You can get toning balls in a variety of weights and colors. Depending on the weight, toning balls add strength and coordination challenges to a workout. In Pilates, we typically choose lighter weights — just enough to add tone but not enough to throw off the alignment or take attention away from the focus on the core.
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By Marguerite Ogle, About.com Guide
Updated November 17, 2008
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Toning balls are small, weighted balls that are something like medicine balls. They are new on the Pilates scene but growing in popularity.
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