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What is a Kettle Ball?

by Heather Long

Have you ever seen a kettle ball? Have you heard of one? It's a new twist on a very old technique in the fitness world. Russian power lifters used a similar device for nearly a century and you've likely seen the large, silver object with the handgrip on the top. Well, you have the right idea.

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Medicine Balls - Ideal For Home Workouts

by Heather Long

What's a medicine ball? It's a smaller, more compact form of balance ball that expands your traditional number of exercise options by increasing resistance, balance, form and focus.

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Do You Bosu?

by Heather Long

Do you know what a bosu ball is? The bosu is a great fitness tool that is both challenging and engaging for your home workout or at the gym. A bosu is a half round ball on a flat surface. The texture of the top half of the bosu is like that of a balance ball.

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Workout with an Exercise Band

by Heather Long

Do you have an exercise band? I actually like my exercise band and I used it a great deal when I first got back into Yoga. An exercise band can help you work on your flexibility and increase your options for range of motion, even if you can reasonably perform the exercise.

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