If you’ve never used medicine balls before, you probably see them as the latest in a long line of unnecessary fitness fads. However, if you’ve used them, even once, you know their value and you can probably go ahead and skip this post… For those of you remaining: P90X2 Medicine Balls are not a gimmick; they are not a fad, and they certainly aren’t a waste of time and/or money. These are the real deal, and if you want the best in fitness products for your home gym and the best equipment for P90X2—they are a must-have.
What Makes P90X2 Medicine Balls Different?
Most people are most comfortable using dumbbells or resistance bands when they do their strength training workouts. And while P90X2 medicine balls are weighted, they aren’t your normal resistance training tool. Similarly, you could use a soccer ball when you are doing functional training, but you won’t get the strengthening effects of a weighted medicine ball. P90X2 medicine balls are in a category by themselves. They are part functional trainer, part strength trainer, and together these two features can’t be beat.
Are P90X2 Medicine Balls Required?
Okay, not technically, but they are highly recommended. Really, the “required” equipment for P90X2 is pretty limited. There’s not a whole lot you must have for this program aside from the program itself and a resistance band. But, there are several accessories that can improve your P90X2 experience and help you get even better results. The P90X2 medicine balls fit nicely in this category.
Definitely Not a New Phenomenon
Medicine balls are not new. They aren’t a fad. Athletes have been using them for ages because they are effective. All you have to do is look around the Internet and you’ll find countless workouts that were designed by college and professional team trainers that use medicine balls in their workouts. This is because they work. Tony Horton knew this when he incorporated them into P90X2 and now you have the opportunity to see just how effective they are.
Additional P90X2 Equipment
If you are considering what it is you need to have on hand for this new fitness journey, you can find all of the required and optional P90X2 equipment on page 25 of your Fitness Guide. You’ll see photos and descriptions of:
- P90X2 Medicine Balls
- Stability Ball
- Tony Horton’s PowerStands
- Yoga Blocks
- Foam Roller
- Dumbbells
- And more…
