Abs on the Ball

Abs on the Ball highlights:

  • Over 100 abdominal exercises with step-by-step instructions
  • Use this exercise ball workout to strengthen the lower back and build abdominal muscle
  • Includes both 15- and 30-minute abdominal workouts for all levels


Learn innovative ways to create an exercise ball workout that will help tone the abs, improve posture, and build a strong back using the large and small exercise balls. This book presents over 100 abdominal exercises for all levels of fitness, including some of the key powerhouse-builders from the Pilates Method, all of which have been adapted specifically to the exercise ball. Learn how the very mobility of the exercise ball targets underutilized muscles, recruiting both deep and superficial abdominal muscle fibers to enhance results. Includes step-by-step instructions for each abdominal exercise detailed in more than 250 photographs. Abs on the Ball offers 15- and 30-minute workouts designed not only to build abdominal muscle, but also to strengthen and train deep muscles in the back and hip in order to soothe lower back pain and increase overall body strength, balance, and coordination. Whether your clients are looking to achieve flat abs, improve their sports performance, support their lower back, or simply feel strong and toned, the complete system presented in this Abs on the Ball book will guide you in helping them reach their goals.


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