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Home Gym Essentials: Kamagon Ball

October 20, 2020 //  by Di Hickman//  16 Comments

Earlier this year, when the Pandemic hit, I remodeled our spare room into a Home Yoga Studio. Somewhere I could do zoom yoga classes and videos. While decluttering and organizing I rediscovered a piece of fitness equipment that is versatile, affordable, and suitable for a home gym. The Kamagon.

Equipment review, kamagon ball for home gyms. Learn more at dihickman.com & watch on YouTube

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I’ve been using kettlebells in my client training programs for years, they are fun, effective, and functional. Now, however, I personally opt to use the Kamagon by Hedstrom Fitness. The Kamagon is functional, challenges my body in new ways, and I can use it for all the kettlebell exercises and more!

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What’s a Kamagon?

Innovation is described as a new product, idea, or method. Hedstrom Fitness are innovators in the fitness industry because not only do they strive to create new products, but also methods, and twists on existing products (idea).

standing in workout wear with kamagon

Hedstrom Fitness are the makers of the Bosu balance trainer, the Bosu ball, and The Surge. I absolutely love the Surge and Bosu’s so I was eager to try their Kamagon ball. At first glance, you can see it’s definitely similar to a kettlebell, but looks are where the similarity ends because these things are so much more versatile.

kettlebell swings with kamagon

I’ve mentioned before that the major reason I love The Surge, as a personal trainer, is the versatility. I have ONE piece of equipment for my car that I can adjust the weight of really quickly and easily. The Kamagon works on the same principles of hydro-inertia technology. Basically, the ‘ball’ part is hollow. There is a fill valve on top, and to add weight you simply unscrew the valve and just add water. Want lighter weight? Remove water from the Kamagon.

Showing the valve to undo to add water

The water provides resistance and challenges the body. Coupled with the unique design, this allows you to use the Kamagaon for all kettlebell movements, and many more!

russian twist, seated ab exercise with kamagon

The two handles on the Kamagon make this much more versatile piece of equipment, and the water instability really fires up the stabilization muscles. I’ve already talked about the different types of hydro-inertia movements in my Surge post, but suffice to say the Kamagon takes kettlebell workouts to a whole other level!

5 Benefits of the Kamagon vs Kettlebell

  • Soft grip
  • Won’t damage the floor if dropped
  • Hydro-inertia technology
  • Adjustable weight
  • Can use existing kettlebell workouts
  • Versatile
  • Lots of sports specific exercises

If you’re still unsure of the benefits of this innovative piece of fitness equipment for a home gym then imagine you begin to work out and have a 10lb kettlebell. In 6 weeks you have probably outgrown it and need to progress to 15lb, then 20lb, etc. With kettlebells, you have 5+ kettlebells lying around taking up valuable space. With the Kamagon you have one piece of adjustable equipment. Plus if you wanted to take it on vacation, empty it, pack it, and refill it at your destination! GENIUS!

kamagon lunge throw exercise

I hope this post helps you see the benefits of this awesome piece of functional fitness equipment. I’ve been having a blast rediscovering this piece of equipment both in my own workouts (and previously with clients) and would definitely recommend a Kamagon for your home gym. Especially if you are short on space and need something versatile and affordable. Since I’ve had this for many years, it seems that they have rebranded and are now also called Surge Hydro Ball, so check those out too.

Questions

  • Have you used kettlebells?
  • What do you think of the Kamagon Ball?
  • If you workout at home, what equipment do you use?
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Comments

  1. Ivan Majhen

    October 24, 2020 at 3:24 pm

    I just like your blogs. I like exercising with you and I must say that my whole family is following you now. I have never heard about Kamogn tho, but I will definitely give it a go like everything else yours.

    Reply
    • Di Hickman

      November 5, 2020 at 9:39 am

      That’s awesome!!! Thanks!

      Reply
  2. Clarice

    October 24, 2020 at 9:46 am

    This is the first time I heard about a Kamagon. Happy to know you can easily adjust the weight by adding or removing water. Thank you for sharing the benefits. Will surely get one soon.

    Reply
    • Di Hickman

      November 5, 2020 at 9:39 am

      Yes the adjustability is so convenient!

      Reply
  3. Elena Toma

    October 24, 2020 at 5:49 am

    While I was doing my fitness routine yesterday i was thinking that I really need something like this.I had one without handles and while working out it went flying across the room and broke a vase .

    Reply
    • Di Hickman

      November 5, 2020 at 9:38 am

      Hahaha been there. I’ve dropped many a ball on my foot or had them go flying.

      Reply
  4. Nkem

    October 24, 2020 at 2:23 am

    Looks like a great all-in-one tool! I’d love something like this.

    Reply
    • Di Hickman

      November 5, 2020 at 9:38 am

      Highly recommend!

      Reply
  5. Indya | The Small Adventurer

    October 23, 2020 at 8:51 pm

    I NEVER would have guessed that this had water in it! Wow. You’re so right, this makes so much more sense that collecting a heap of kettlebells though, as you can make it heavier as you get used to the weight. Although I am super weak, so I would need to begin with very little water, and it might be weird to hear the small amount of water sloshing around inside AND feeling it go from one end of the ball to the other on the inside Other than that, this really is a great little invention! I love how we’re still able to come up with awesome new ideas. I keep thinking human beings have thought of everything, and then I am pleasantly surprised!

    Reply
    • Di Hickman

      November 5, 2020 at 9:36 am

      Yep, it’s weird and fun at the same time!

      Reply
  6. Britt K

    October 23, 2020 at 7:42 pm

    I’ve never heard of a Kamagon ball before, but it looks like it’s a great option to add to your home gym! I have been using the kettlebell, but now I feel the need to give this a try. My home gym right now includes a treadmill, resistance bands, dumbbells and a couple of kettlebells. I’m always looking for new options to continue to expand this.

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    • Di Hickman

      November 5, 2020 at 9:35 am

      Sounds like you’ve got a great set up!

      Reply
  7. Lyosha

    October 23, 2020 at 9:43 am

    looks like a great tool to use. I will try getting it for myself

    Reply
    • Di Hickman

      November 5, 2020 at 9:35 am

      It really is fun!

      Reply
  8. Lori Bosworth

    October 22, 2020 at 7:04 am

    I had never heard of the Kamagon before. I agree that it’s better than kettlebells because you can adjust the weight.

    Reply
    • Di Hickman

      November 5, 2020 at 9:34 am

      Agreed!

      Reply

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