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Abs On The Ball (Paperback)

by Colleen Craig (Author)

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Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: INNER TRADITION (May 31 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 089281098X
ISBN-13: 978-0892810987
Product Dimensions: 25.1 x 19.8 x 1.5 cm
Shipping Weight: 386 g

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Craig preempts reader doubts about the need for her latest fitness-on-the-ball book with a first chapter called "Why Another Book on Abdominal Conditioning?" Here, she explains the drawbacks of some traditional abdominal conditioning methods, the implications of recent research, the benefits of the Joseph H. Pilates method of core strengthening and the ways that an exercise ball enhances an abdominal workout. Then Craig takes the reader from the fundamentals of Pilates-based abdominal work on a ball (from breathing to body parts) and on to basic, intermediate and advanced exercises. The book concludes with a series of 15 and 30-minute workouts incorporating moves described in previous chapters. Black-and-white photos clearly illustrate how each exercise should be done, making this book appropriate even for those with a limited fitness vocabulary. 150 b&w illustrations.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Colleen Craig is a Certified Stott Pilates Trainer and a writer who developed a unique body conditioning technique by adapting the Pilates Method to the exercise ball. She lives in Toronto and teaches workshops throughout the world.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A lot to read though...., May 25 2008

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Personally I would give it 3 stars because I don't like exercise books on which I need to spend more time reading then doing the exercises. It is too descriptive.
However, objectively speaking, for somebody who is just slightly familiar with pilates or yoga, this book is perfect for that because due to its descriptive nature you can understand how to perform the movement properly.

There are a lot of b&w photos. You have exercises for all levels and at the end it gives you 2 groups (15min and 30min) of exercises for basic, intermediate and advanced.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Innovative exercises in the style of Pilates, Jun 29 2003

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In this text, Colleen Craig brings a new set of core strength exercises using inflatable balls. Note: this text not only uses a Swiss Ball; it also uses a Gymnic Overball. You probably won't find the Overball at local stores; you'll have to purchase online at somewhere like balldynamics.com or just put "gymnic overball" in a search engine for a list of vendors world-wide.

The 9-inch Overball is used for 3 things: as a Magic Circle for inner thigh/core strength, a small ball for balancing on, and a means to provide support and feedback on a variety of exercises (like a mini roll-down with the ball behind your pelvis). Colleen has created some innovative exercises here. Some of the exercises are done with a mostly-deflated Overball, so it really makes sense to have at least 2 of these guys.

Colleen makes a compelling case for the use of inflatable balls for core training in the Introduction. She points to some state-of-the-art research as to why the crunch-oriented "core training" isn't really core-oriented at all. The first three chapters are must reading for any Pilates students and for anyone who wants to understand the nature of core training and why Pilates hits the target so well for these exercises.

For beginners with Pilates, I still strongly recommend getting 10-15 group or private classes under your belt before trying any of this on your own. Core training really is a horse of a different color; we do not naturally know how to do it. While the balls give you great feedback for your proprioception, there really is no substitute for a live instructor to start you off with these kind of exercises. And many Pilates instructors have picked up some training on these balls.

This is a great book for any serious student of Pilates/core strength. If you follow these exercises, you will get stronger in the most important muscles in your body. And this are total-body exercisees: the advanced exercises presented here will involve all the muscles in your body. This is some kick-abs stuff!

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