5 Powerful Moves To Supercharge Your Workout

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May 5, 2014 4:00 PM
Hayley MacMillen

PHOTOGRAPHED BY GEORDY PEARSON.

If you're not already incorporating medicine balls or kettlebells into your workout, it's time to give them a shot. Lucky for you, Shape has put together a list of five essential moves to make the most of these super-powered workout tools.

These weights will improve your coordination and strengthen your core — all while building muscle. So, if your tried-and-true fitness routine has become something of a snoozefest, you won't need much convincing to test out these workout boosters. (Shape)

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