The Balance on the Ball exercise ball book from exercise Balls 'N' Bands home exercise fitness equipment

The Balance on the Ball exercise ball book is a set of exercises designed by Joseph Pilates that strive to create a balanced body, a harmonious structure which performs with efficiency and precision, integrating body and mind. This exercise ball book draws from his teachings to provide a fun and challenging workout on the Ball for people at all levels of fitness. The Balance on the Ball book is a 155 page paperback that integrates the principles developed by Joseph Pilates to provide a fitness ball balanced workout for people at all levels of fitness. The Balance on the Ball book is full of black & white photos that clearly illustrate each movement.

The goal of the Balance on the Ball book by Elixabeth Crawfor is prevention of body weaknesses that can cause diseas, through strengthening the core of the body and understanding proper alignment. It is NOT the "no pain, no gain" mentally of previous decades but a safer, more gentile ways to stay fit. The focus is the overall well-being of our bodies.

Chapters Include:
• Introduction
• History of the Ball
• History of the Pilates® Method
• Benefits of Exercising on the Ball
• Principles Developed by Joseph Pilates
• The Importance of Correct Alignment
• How to Find Correct Alignment
• Key Anatomical Terms and Concepts
• Major Muscle Groups
• Choosing the Right Size Ball
• Getting Started
• Chapter One: Lying/Sitting on the Floor
• Chapter Two: Sitting on the Ball
• Chapter Three: Lying on the Ball (Supine)
• Chapter Four: Lying on the Ball (Prone)
• Chapter Five: Lying on the Ball (Sideways)
• Chapter Six: Standing
• Sample Workouts