Modality of the Month is a new series from Burpees for Breakfast. Each month learn about a new fitness modality (equipment or workout structure) and receive a new workout each week, utilizing that modality. This month we are all about using a MEDICINE BALL!
A new month means a new Modality of the Month! For November, we are focusing on one of my favorite pieces of equipment, the:
MEDICINE BALL
Did you know that the medicine ball was considered one of the Four Horsemen of Fitness?! It shared the spotlight with dumbbells, the Indian Club, and weighted wands. Personally, I love the medicine ball because it can deliver a solid full body workout, even if you are just looking to target one body part! Medicine balls are unique because they allow for the building of explosive power, because of the velocity of the movement and it’s ability to be thrown or caught. Many exercises in the Power Phase of training utilize the medicine ball, which are some of the moves I’ll be sharing in 2 weeks!
This month, I’ll be sharing some of my favorite medicine exercises, an upper body medicine ball workout and a medicine ball tabata workout! Just three workouts for November, because I have a fun little giveaway this Friday!
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How was the weekend?! Did you have a good Halloween? I was up early, taught class, and then spent the afternoon finishing my bootcamp program. We took a quick break to go to our town Halloween event and then Kroger, to get some dinner. We each wore a lululemon item, but we both didn’t do a full outfit! Next year, I’ll be more prepared!
Sunday, I got some cleaning done before church thanks to Daylight Savings Time. After church, I finished up cleaning, went on a little walk with The Boo, got the rest of my work done, and did a little shopping, before having a sushi & The Originals date with the Hubs.
Oh, I also set up a YouTube station on Saturday. Initially it was just going to be for my bootcampers to share a demo of the moves in their workouts….but I really had fun editing the videos. So, I might be posting some workouts soon. Keep you eyes peeled. You can subscribe here!
Tell me about your weekend! Are you a fan of a medicine ball?
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Jen
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Jen you constantly inspire me with all of your energy and new modalities of the month/videos/periscoping… oh the things I can’t wait to have time for! Med balls literally changed my abs 🙂 About three years ago we started doing seated partner passes instead of the normal “ab” moves and holy cow the changes that happened so quickly were just amazing! Can’t wait to see the workout on Friday 😉
Aww, thanks Sam! Kris and I used to do the seated passes all the time! They are the best!
I like this modality of the month. I love my medicine ball and it is always fun to learn new ways to use them.
So true, Deborah! Such a good piece of equipment!
oh man I love my little medicine ball! They really are super functional and versatile. I only have a small one – but a bigger one is on the horizon…along with a heavier kettle bell!
so functional and versatile, Kat. And pumped for you to go get a heavier KB!
I love medicine ball workouts. It started with P90X 2 (or maybe it was 3) and I could do push ups on 4 med balls. I felt like a bada$$! Ever since I incorporate them into my workouts when I can.
Ah, Jill, you are amazing!! That’s so awesome. My hubs can definitely do that too!
I <3 <3 <3 the medicine ball! I actually introduced it to my 5th/6th grade girls yesterday during P.E. class. I have yet to show them Russian Twists with them, but they did love overhead bouncing it to each other.:)
That’s awesome, Tiffany! Bouncing it overhead is definitely fun! Hope they like the Russian Twists! 🙂
I had no idea that medicine balls were such a staple in fitness! Mine are stored at my parents house but this post has me adding them to my list of things to grab next time I’m there!!
YAY FOR YOUTUBE! I AM ALLLLLLLL for getting in front of the camera! 😛