Exercise Ball for Beginners [Spiral-bound]

Chrissie Gallagher-Mundy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 11, 2004

Exercise balls have grown in popularity at the gym since they were first introduced in the 1960s, and now Exercise Ball for Beginners brings this fun, versatile workout home. The newest addition to the HarperResource popular stand-up series features exercises designed to target specific muscle groups. The exercise ball workout builds strength and flexibility, relieves tension, and improves balance and coordination. Important safety information is also included. Exercise Ball for Beginners features step-by-step instructional photos and a unique hands-free design.

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About the Author

Chrissie Gallagher-Mundy is the director of the London Academy of Personal Fitness. She is the author of The Stretch Plan, Stretching for Health and Fitness, and Fatburner, and is a contributing writer for many English women’s magazines

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 96 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks (May 11, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060585951
• ISBN-13: 978-0060585952
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 10.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,461,627 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beginners' Book, March 3, 2007

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Syl (Mountain Home, AR) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Exercise Ball for Beginners (Spiral-bound)

This is an excellent book especially for older people (I'm 60) who are out of shape, have joint or disc problems and need to start slow. My physical therapist told me to get this book after a minor accident caused muscle strains. The book starts with an easy warm-up and cool-down section, with safety tips, then core training, toning, stretching, and timed routines. It offers exercises for every part of your body and includes an index listing individual exercises. It's spiral-bound and will sit upright so you can easily glance at the photos as you learn an exercise.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for beginners, January 1, 2007

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This review is from: Exercise Ball for Beginners (Spiral-bound)

As a former exercise instructor, I really like this book. The pictures and descriptions are easy to follow. I also like the idea that the book sits on its own stand and can be used for reference while working out! The color-coded sections are easy to access and here's a bonus: an index for quick and easy reference.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't stand up well, April 24, 2008

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H. Riley (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews
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I have several ball books. I got this one because it is supposed to stand up. I thought it would be good for my clients to be hands free while trying to remember the exercises they learned. The information and instruction is good but it falls down and is hard to get it to stand like it is supposed to. All of the exercises can be found in similar books. Don't pay extra for this one. You'll only get distracted by trying to get it to stand up. Get or make a small tripod for your regular books. It works better.