Finding My Fitness DIY

So, I'm a bit disappointed with this Vlog.  The workout, while a TOTAL back breaker, wasn't the most interesting for the viewer to watch.   On top of that, the entire episode was plagued with little technical issues that were giving me fits. That being said, I did learn a lot on this one.   I learned a lot of technical stuff that will hopefully be addressed before the next video, AND I learned a lot about myself in terms of tackling these workouts and pushing myself. Hopefully you get something out of it.   And if you have any thoughts, please send them my way! LINKS: DIY Slam Ball: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr4_3L1714o Rich Froning's Instagram Page: ("Fittest Man on Earth"   2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014) https://www.instagram.com/richfroning/ Finding My Fitness DIY Blog: https://findingmyfitnessdiy.blogspot.com Shot on: iPhone 6: https://amzn.to/2xB1DhM GoPro Hero 3 Black: https://amzn.to/2JlaXuV Xenvo Wi...

A Slam Ball is a great addition to your gym equipment arsenal that gives you a workout one can’t typically get with traditional gym equipment. One of the first things that struck me about these weighted objects is the are not cheap!  I’ve seen 20 lb. slam balls going for as much as $50.  It’s no wonder you can find so many DIY postings for creating your own.  However when researching these DIY products, I discovered that most of them resulted in a weighted ball nothing like the slam balls you can buy in s store.  I too have made the duct tape covered, sand filled basket ball, but to me, those aren’t slam balls, they are medicine balls .  A slam ball needs to have the rubbery texture for grip, and they need to give with the weight and absorb the force of hitting the ground… when slammed they shouldn’t bounce.   They also need to be extremely durable.  The medicine balls (you can see my DIY on those here ) I have made are very tough and stron...