The Firm Zip Trainer Medicine Ball Kit
- Medicine Ball
- Medicine Ball
- Rubber
- Plastic
A durable, versatile medicine ball that reviewers rate above the accompanying DVDs, worth it mainly for the ball itself if you can work around dated, fast-paced instructional videos.
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How it ranks among the 42 medicine balls we track
4.2★ across 167 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
167 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
A weighted core-ball workout kit from The Firm, pairing a 5 pound soft medicine ball with a removable 3 pound insert, three workout DVDs covering seven routines, a fitness guide and a 60-day meal plan. Aimed at home exercisers who want a compact strength and cardio system rather than a single piece of equipment.
The ball itself gets more consistent praise than the DVDs. Several reviewers compare its build quality to the pricier UGI Ball, noting it holds up over repeated tosses, squats and oblique twists. The workouts move fast and require some practice before the transitions feel natural, so expect a learning curve in the first few sessions rather than an immediate flow.
- 5 lb soft medicine ball with 3 lb insert
- 7 workouts across 3 DVDs
- Rotational fitness calendar guide
- 60 day meal and nutrition plan included
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Most reviewers rate the ball itself highly for durability and versatility, several comparing it favorably to the pricier UGI Ball. The DVDs draw more mixed feedback: some find the instructor delivery repetitive, and multiple reviewers say a single 15-20 minute workout isn't enough on its own, preferring to combine two per session. One reviewer's low rating was about a shipping delivery issue rather than the product itself.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Ball quality holds up to repeated tossing and squats
- Removable weighted insert allows two resistance levels
- Compact enough to store easily
- Includes a full nutrition and meal plan guide
- DVD instructors and pacing feel dated to some reviewers
- A single workout may feel too short, often needing two combined
- Moves take practice before transitions feel smooth
Specifications
| Brand | Firm |
|---|---|
| Model | 05-60657 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 11.2 pounds |
| Size | 5 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Construction & materials | |
| Construction Type | Rubber |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Color | pink |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Sport Type | Medicine Ball |
| Ball Type | Medicine Ball |
| Number of Items | 1 |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in medicine balls.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Firm Zip Trainer Medicine Ball KitThis product | 4.2 / 5 | 167 | 3.8 / 5 |
| Amazon Basics Weighted Medicine Ball for Core StrengthAmazon | 4.8 / 5 | 13,628 | 4.5 / 5 |
| ProsourceFit Slam Medicine Balls 5ProsourceFit | 4.7 / 5 | 4,470 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Yes4All Slam Balls, 10-40lb Weighted Ball Weight, Durable PVC Sand Filled Workout Dynamic…Yes4All | 4.7 / 5 | 14,008 | 4.4 / 5 |
| THERABAND Soft Weight Set of 6THERABAND | 4.8 / 5 | 2,000 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Firm 05-60657
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How heavy is the Firm Zip Trainer medicine ball?
The outer ball weighs 5 pounds and includes a removable 3 pound weighted core insert.
How many workouts come with the Zip Trainer kit?
Three DVDs with seven total workout routines, plus a fitness guide with a rotational calendar.
Is this workout suited to beginners?
Reviewers note the pacing is fast and some coordination is needed, so it may take a few sessions to learn the moves.