Working out with The Slosh Tube
The Slosh Tube is a bit of PVC pipe about 3 meters long, 4 inches thick, and filled with 20 litres of water. You can build one for approximately $20.
It’s surprisingly difficult to control the Slosh Tube, because the water in the tube is always moving around – just when you think you have it stabilised, the water moves again, throwing you all over the place.
I could really feel my entire mid-section getting a good thrashing – the balance required to hold this thing is incredible. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to improve their core strength and balance. Check out the photos (below) to see me and Owen getting completely owned by this evil device.
Check out Mark’s Daily Apple for videos and tips on making a Slosh Tube.
Matt Emery - Author and Caveman
I’ve worked out with a slosh tube myself….it’s incredible. I’m happy to see other people torturing themselves during their workouts.
Comment by Brynn — August 29, 2008 @ 01:12 UTC
[...] Hat Tip to Caveman Power [...]
Pingback by Build Your Own Slosh Tube | Mark's Daily Apple — October 31, 2008 @ 02:28 UTC
My Football coach made one of these to complement our 50 pound sand bags. If there is a trick to the tube the team and I would love to hear it.
Comment by Sad — August 11, 2009 @ 10:35 UTC
Love the idea–but some of us are older not so fit females with some limitations. This would be beyond me right now, but I bet a smaller diameter pipe that was maybe shorter too, would be manageable.
Hey, Mark, thow a bone to us now and then…with 4 artificial joints, the plyometrics are not going to happen, but I bet you could show versions that are more manageable–just once in a while (please???). There are millions of us coming to this fitness thing late and slowly!
Comment by ellie — February 22, 2011 @ 22:30 UTC
Hello,
Just wanted to introduce myself.. Im Sean… glad to be here! Does anyone have any recommendations / advice on using this site?
Comment by NawMepNeeta — March 31, 2011 @ 13:21 UTC
We have just started to train people with the Hydro Bag. Filled with water but sizing similar to sandbags / power bags. The water still moves around a lot but a sight easier for those new to water training than the slosh pipe. Try it and see for yourself. Our clients are enjoying working with it (well the tougher guys and gals anyway).
Comment by Avril Watson — April 1, 2011 @ 02:28 UTC