Ooof ball
basics
People are drawn
to medicine balls because they are portable, inexpensive, and fun to
use. And highly effective. Using one involves:
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moving your whole body |
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moving in
ways that target abdominals and back - the body's "core" |
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stretching
and strengthening through a full range of motion |
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blending
physical skills (flexibility, explosive force, etc.) |
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rotating
through several planes |
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developing
explosive power |
Ooof balls are
true medicine balls, offering all these advantages...and more! Why
choose an Ooof medicine ball?
Ooof balls cost
more than most medicine balls, but they're still a bargain.
Ooof
balls are virtually indestructible. They are solid polyurethane
through and through. This means that Ooof balls have no bladder or
hollow center to compress or deflate. Likewise, Ooof balls also have
no shell that could separate or rupture, no stitchings to unravel - the "cover" of an
Ooof ball is an integral part of the ball. Ooof balls are made to be
used and come with a five year warranty against manufactured defects. Ooof
balls require no adjustments. Ooof balls arrive ready to
use. No need to ever add air or water to your ball; no worries about
over or under inflation. Ooof
balls are easy to grip. No smooth, slippery surfaces here.
Ooof balls are dimpled to allow you to get a solid handhold. Ooof
balls resist scuffing and scarring.
Use your Ooof ball on almost any surface - it is abrasion-resistant. Ooof
balls bounce. Drop the Ooof, dribble it, or bat it against a
wall. It rebounds. So you can work out without a partner - or
an expensive (and inconsistent) rebounder board. And do a wider
variety of exercises. Ooof
balls absorb energy. By design, the Ooof
ball's bounce is limited. The ball actually absorbs energy, so
you have to keep exercising - putting energy into the ball - to make it
return. Ooof
balls float. The old-fashioned leather medicine ball can't get
wet. The Ooof, however, can go right into the water, for added fun
and exercise. And since it floats, kids will likely find the Ooof
ball a delightful, energy-burning pool toy. Ooof
balls are latex-free. Many medicine balls use latex as a
component. The Ooof ball, however, is solid polyurethane. So
you can use it anywhere - even in rehab centers and fitness gyms - without
worrying about an allergic individual suffering a life-threatening
reaction to latex.
To appreciate
just how versatile - and tough - the Ooof ball is, consider Those
using the Ooof ball include:
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amateur
athletes |
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professional
athletes and sports teams |
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strength and
conditioning coaches |
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health and
fitness clubs |
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dance and
martial art studios |
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military
academies |
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physical
therapists and rehab centers |
One Ooof ball
user is Al Vermeil, Coach of the Chicago Bulls. He explains:
If you're not using OOOF Ball,
you're missing out on one of the best training tools that's ever been
developed for core body and strength conditioning. It's what I use
to train amateur and professional athletes, and it is what I use to
train the Bulls!
When you lift your new Ooof ball
out of the box, it may feel slippery. Wash the ball with soap and
water. This will remove the silicone coating used in the
production process and prepare it for break-in.
The Ooof ball is built
tough. Just take reasonable care in using it (don't kick or
puncture) and keep it away from temperature extremes.
Get the green light from your
physician before beginning any strenuous exercise program, including one
with the Ooof ball.
Then, when working out with the Ooof
ball:
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warm up properly before
playing or exercising |
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always use two hands
when catching or throwing the Ooof ball |
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focus on catching the
Ooof ball before you even throw it, and |
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do not catch the Ooof ball in
front of your face |
That's pretty
much it for Ooof ball do's and don'ts. Follow these simple safety
precautions and enjoy!
Learn from
Ooof ball experts
Like some
guidance in using the Ooof ball to develop core strength or do sport-specific resistance exercises? Our Ooof ball videos
can get you started right and help you perfect your technique.
Choices include...
OOOF
Ball Tempo Training Video
Al Vermeil is the Strength and Conditioning Coach of the
Chicago Bulls. His Tempo Workout combines anaerobic and aerobic
conditioning by performing drills with the Ooof Ball that work
various muscle groups and alternating them with short periods of either
running, stationary biking or brisk walking on a treadmill. Discover
his secrets...
Out of the Water – Ooof Ball
Dry Land Training Video
After three consecutive years of men’s and women’s
NCAA championships, Jack Bauerle shares one of the secrets of his success,
his Ooof Ball Dry Land training program.
These drills can be done alone or with a partner,
indoors or out. Exercises target specific muscle groups and objectives
such as stroke, speed and power, along with explosion off the mark and out
of the turns. Learn more...
Learn from the experts...or teach yourself. Either
way, you'll find Ooof ball use adds variety and fun to your routines. |
Ooof Medicine Ball
