This comprehensive little book covers a series of ball exercises and stretches to work the whole body, including abdominals. Each exercise has a start and finish photo, with easy to follow step-by-step instructions. The Great Body Ball Handbook also discusses proper ball inflation, the proper form and posture when performing the exercises, as well as pointers on stretching, aerobic training, and safety.
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84 of 84 people found the following review helpful:
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Clear, concise, instructive, innovative, & for all levels,
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This review is from: The Great Body Ball Handbook (Paperback)
I've flipped through lots of stability ball books and this one - as skinny as it is - has been hands down the best. I coordinate the fitness program at a university and train students to be fitness professionals, and I pass along this book to them as much as I can. I also teach some of the exercises in my classes. The exercises listed are effective and innovative, and grounded in proper body mechanics. More importantly, the book gives options to increase or decrease the level of difficulty (not only does everyone begin exercise at different levels but as people progress they'll need harder options). And, it covers just about every muscle group. While it's not an exhaustive list of stability ball exercises, I was quite surprised that this little book would have so much more than the others! It's definitely been a worthwhile investment for our program.
34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best little ball book.,
By Mark Jewell (Olathe, KS United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Great Body Ball Handbook (Paperback)
Tried every exercise in the book and just love it! The pictures are simple,yet detailed enough. Starts out with stretching and moves through the rest of the body from top to bottom. I would highly recommend this book for beginners and those wanting to firm up.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
The great body ball handbook,
By Barry Martin "Barry" (Ottawa, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Great Body Ball Handbook (Paperback)
This is one of the best most effective exercise books that I have ever purchased. It steps you through each exercise and lets you know why and what muscles you are about to work. I have used this book to help friends to learn how to properly use a body ball. Wonderful book.
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Developed in the 1900's, the Body Ball, also known as Swiss, Exercise, Stability, Physio, Fit, and Flex-ball, became popular in Europe in the sixties. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
basic rollout, kneeling exercises, torso stabilization, doing ball, exercise motion, finish position, proper footwear Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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Developed in the 1900's, the Body Ball, also known as Swiss, Exercise, Stability, Physio, Fit, and Flex-ball, became popular in Europe in the sixties. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
basic rollout, kneeling exercises, torso stabilization, doing ball, exercise motion, finish position, proper footwear Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Purpose Stretches New!
Books on Related Topics | Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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