The Great Body Ball Handbook (Paperback)

by Andre Noel Potvin (Author), Mike Jespersen (Editor) "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..." (more)
Key Phrases: basic rollout, kneeling exercises, torso stabilization, Purpose Stretches (more...)

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Product Description
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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Productive Fitness Pub (December 12, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0969677359
• ISBN-13: 978-0969677352
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 4.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #231,714 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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80 of 80 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clear, concise, instructive, innovative, & for all levels, December 20, 2002

By A Customer

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.

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best little ball book., August 3, 2002

By	Mark Jewell (Olathe, KS United States) - See all my reviews

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.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A small package full of information, June 30, 2003

By	kelly rossiter (Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada) - See all my reviews

A great little book, varierty of moves, well explained and nice photos of each move. Nothing new or exciting but good direction on the regular moves which is great you can never be too safe when it comes to proper form on the ball( we all know what it feels like to fall off!)