Working out with a medicine ball provides a number of benefits such as: "Medicine balls activate your abdominals and create resistance for strength building," says yoga instructor, Shelly Mayfield ...

So grab your medicine ball, and let's get going ... You always want the weight to be on your heels, not on your toes. When you feel like you've got the form down, you can speed up a little ...

You may even find it more comfortable. Medicine balls come in a variety of sizes and weights — the smaller ones are generally lighter, while the larger ones are heavier. If you're a beginner ...

We'd never strong-arm you, but there are so many benefits to adding a medicine ball to your workout. (Getty Images) ...