The 3 main types of exercise balls you will come across are slam balls, wall balls and medicine balls. Slam and wall balls have become popular since the rise in functional group training classes like F45, while medicine balls are a classic type of training equipment which can be used at all levels of fitness.
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Here is a guide to the main differences:

SLAM BALLS
The most common exercise is the slam; in which the user lifts the ball above their head and throws it to the ground with force, then performs a squat to pick up the ball and repeat 10-15 times for 3 rounds ( watch video below to see how ) . This improves cardiovascular fitness along with overall strength working shoulders, triceps, abs, quads, glutes, calves and back.
Slam balls in larger sizes are also excellent for people who train for strongman comps as balls range from 4kg to a WHOPPING 100kg.
They can be used in place of free weights in many exercises such as squats & lunges; however, they are most effective for slamming exercises.

WALL BALLS
MEDICINE BALLS
The distinguishing features are a firm, grippy texture about the size of a basketball that will bounce if dropped. Balls range from 1kg to 10kg and are typically made of leather, rubber or plastic and are sometimes manufactured with handles to make holding the balls easier.
MAKE THEM LAST
Here's a workout that encorporates some fun ways to use these three exercise balls, so grab some balls and get SLAMMING!
BALLS TO THE WALL WORKOUT
Wall Ball throw x 15-20 reps
Wall Ball sit-ups x 10-15 reps
Wall Ball kneeling cross body throw x 10-15 reps each side
Repeat x 2-3 times
Slam Ball floor slam x 10-15 reps
Slam Ball shoulder toss x 10-15 reps
Slam Ball sprawl x 10 reps
Repeat x 2-3 times
Medicine Ball reverse crunch x 10-15 reps
Medicine Ball alternating twisting lunge x 20 reps total
Medicine Ball reverse burpee x 10 reps
Repeat x 2-3 times
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