Abs on the Ball

HEALTH / BODYWORK In "Abs on the Ball" Colleen Craig, author of the bestselling "Pilates on the Ball", reveals why the exercise ball is unmatched as a tool for building superb abdominal strength. "Abs on the Ball" uses a Pilates approach: a unique exercise method famous for building long, sculpted muscles and a strong back and abdominal core. In this groundbreaking book Craig shows how traditional sit-ups and “ab” machines actually limit the degree to which abdominal muscles can be trained and can even aggravate lower back pain and neck tension. In contrast, the very mobility of the exercise ball targets underutilized muscles, recruiting both deep and superficial abdominal muscle fibers to give rapid results. "Abs on the Ball" presents a selection of over 100 innovative exercises, including many of the key powerhouse-builders from the Pilates Method adapted specifically to large and small exercise balls, to enhance the Pilates matwork for the beginner or the seasoned...