Description
Book SynopsisExercise balls have taken the workout world by storm. They're inexpensive and uncomplicated, and they can turn an ordinary workout into a super workout that builds strength, increases flexibility, and sculpts a great-looking body. But unless people have a personal trainer, getting the hang of these exercise aids can sometimes be tricky.
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1
Part I: Rolling Exercise Balls into Your Fitness Program 7
Chapter 1: Having a Ball Getting Fit 9
Chapter 2: Choosing the Right Ball for You 25
Chapter 3: Feeding and Caring for Your Ball 39
Chapter 4: Gathering Your Gear and Getting Ready 47
Part II: Workouts to Have a Ball With 67
Chapter 5: Warming Up Your Body 69
Chapter 6: A Swimmer’s Body: Shoulders and Upper Back 87
Chapter 7: Shapely, Sexy Arms 95
Chapter 8: Walking Tall: Chest, Abdominals, and Lower Back 109
Chapter 9: Booty Patrol: Working the Butt, Legs, and Hips 127
Chapter 10: Cool It! Wrapping Up Your Workout with Easy Moves and Stretches 143
Chapter 11: Total Body Workout-in-One 155
Part III: Variety Is the Spice of Life: Doing Different Activities on the Ball 177
Chapter 12: Core Values: Pilates on the Ball 179
Chapter 13: Gaining Muscle Power: Weight Training 195
Chapter 14: Easy Stretch Workout on the Ball 211
Chapter 15: Cardio and Go: Aerobic Exercise with the Ball 231
Chapter 16: Adding Accessories to Your Workout on the Ball 251
Chapter 17: Bending Over Backward: Yoga on the Ball 265
Part IV: Using Exercise Balls in Special Circumstances 275
Chapter 18: Come On, Mama! Pregnancy Workout 277
Chapter 19: Senior Citizens Get on the Ball 293
Chapter 20: Every Kid Loves a Ball 305
Part V: The Part of Tens 317
Chapter 21: Ten Changes You Can Expect to See in Your Body 319
Chapter 22: Ten Groups That Can Use the Ball 325
Chapter 23: Ten Activities That Complement Your Ball Workout 333
Chapter 24: Ten Things You Can’t (Or at Least Shouldn’t) Do with Your Ball 339
Index 343
