{"product_id":"strength-training-on-the-ball-a-pilates-approach-to-optimal-strength-and-balance-9781594770111","title":"Strength Training on the Ball: A Pilates Approach to Optimal Strength and Balance","description":"A unique series of Pilates strength-building exercises using the Swiss exercise ball, resistance bands, and weights \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- From the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003ePilates on the Ball\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAbs on the Ball\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Features specialized strength-training workouts for readers of all ages and fitness levels \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Chapters include check points to help readers set realistic goals and tips for physical educators, coaches, and Pilates teachers \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eStrength Training on the Ball\u003c\/i\u003e Colleen Craig shows readers of all fitness levels how to build strong bones, improve balance, and reduce body fat while toning and defining the body. Combining the unique functions of the exercise ball with the endurance- and flexibility-building benefits of strength training, Craig presents 75 ball exercises using weights, resistance bands, and the body's own resistance. Her exercise variations make strength training safe for beginners, children, teenagers, and seniors and challenging enough for the seasoned athlete. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eStrength Training on the Ball\u003c\/i\u003e is modeled after Craig's groundbreaking and bestselling works \u003ci\u003ePilates on the Ball\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAbs on the Ball.\u003c\/i\u003e It contains step-by-step photographs for each of the exercises, check points to help readers set realistic yet motivating goals, and teaching tips for physical educators, coaches, and Pilates teachers. The book concludes with three specialized strength workouts: a therapeutic workout for those recovering from injuries, a basic workout for absolute beginners, and a challenging workout for athletes and gym enthusiasts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Healing Arts Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/01\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781594770111\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 8.00w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eIngram Advance\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2005 pg. 64 - Best Of The Best\/Highly Recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/11\/2005 pg. 47\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Colleen Craig","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52210057380021,"sku":"9781594770111","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_6c8a5f61-e64b-48ac-ab2f-f9de580dd1dd.jpg?v=1770132273","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/strength-training-on-the-ball-a-pilates-approach-to-optimal-strength-and-balance-9781594770111","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}