Pilates on the Ball A Comprehensive Book and DVD Workout
Features a 45-minute DVD and the bestselling book Pilates on the Ball
• Includes a visual demonstration of selected exercises from the Pilates ball workout described in detail in the accompanying book
• The book Pilates on the Ball has sold 90,000 copies since October 2001
In her bestselling book Pilates on the Ball, certified Pilates trainer Colleen Craig combines the effectiveness of the Pilates workout with the unique capabilities of the Swiss exercise ball, providing an innovative and low-impact way to stay fit. Now she offers a DVD in which numerous exercises from the book are demonstrated, accompanied by Craig’s vocal coaching that explains each step of the exercises. While the book Pilates on the Ball contains over 160 photographs and detailed step-by-step instructions, many users prefer to see the exercises demonstrated live in real time. The accompanying DVD allows readers to see exactly how to position the body throughout each phase of the exercise and also to see what pitfalls can occur and how to easily prevent them. Most important of all, the DVD allows the user to follow along as if in a class setting.
The Pilates on the Ball book and DVD workout shows users of all levels of fitness how to maximize the use of the ball in order to increase athletic performance, build long lean muscles, and tone the abdominal core. The DVD allows readers to take the exercises to new levels of understanding and effectiveness as they put the exercises contained in the book into practice.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars A Great Introduction to Pilates
For those just getting into Pilates, this book is an invaluable training tool. This manual will teach you all the basic exercises.
1 Star Not worth the money
If you have ever used an exercise ball, this book has nothing new to offer. I bought the book specifically for the CD. The CD is terrible – really no program to follow. It is so basic and doesn’t take you through an organized routine. I looked through the book; watched the CD one time, and the book is now in my garage sale pile!!
4 Stars Pilates on the ball
Pilates on the Ball: A Comprehensive Book and DVD Workout
I take Pilates from an excellent instructor 2x/wk. I supplement it with the exercises on the DVD that accompany the book. The instruction is very precise. There is consideration of back and neck injuries.
5 Stars A good choice
As a Pilates instructor, I always like reading more about other people’s experience in Pilates, deepen my knowledge and enlarge my repertoire. This book has helped me do so.
5 Stars Core Conditioning for Everyone!
I really love this book and DVD. The book is considerate of people with all levels of fitness. The book begins with an introduction to Pilates and working with an exercise ball. She moves into a bit of history of Joseph Pilates and Breathing Exercises. Each chapter begins with a short story about a client she has worked with, a person she has met or herself. After several chapters with descriptions and pictures of exercises, she has several workout programs like a restorative program for people that have injuries, a basic ball workout and even an intermediate ball workout. Recommended for all!
Chapter Titles: Postural Exercises, Abdominal Exercises, Extensions, Pilates on the Ball Arm and Footwork, Restoration and Rebuilding, Stretching, Stress Management and Cardiovascular Exercises
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