Fitness Ball Drills is a user-friendly exercise guide for achieving a stronger, leaner and more flexible body. The Fitness Ball (or Swiss Ball) has been designed specifically for the demands of rigorous exercise. Today, it is one of the most utilized pieces of gym and fitness equipment used throughout the world to tone, stretch and strengthen the whole body. It is widely used by individuals involved in exercise, sports, personal training and rehabilitation, as well as Pilates, yoga and group exercise classes.

In this remarkable new program, Pilates instructor Brooke Siler once again revolutionizes the world of Pilates, reinventing how and where Pilates is performed, to take your fitness to a whole new level. Elegantly designed and beautifully illustrated, Your Ultimate Pilates Body Challenge takes a fresh approach to Pilates, challenging readers to rethink the way they move and to incorporate Pilates-conscious movements into every aspect of life: At the Gym: Siler takes you through a fun, rapid-fire circuit of machines that gets and keeps you in your cardio target zone. For the first time ever, you will learn how to use powerful Pilates techniques to maximize your workouts on standard gym equipment (StairMaster, treadmill, stationary bike, etc.). At Home: Siler steps up the at-home basics by applying Pilates principles to work with weights, bands, and non-accoutrement-based exercises. On the Mat: As so many readers and clients have requested, Siler has created four brand-new mat routines specifically to target abs, lower body, posture, and flexibility, and designed to take experienced practitioners and beginners alike to new levels of body-sculpted accomplishment. Sports: Siler offers insight into secrets of the world's best athletes, explaining how to move with Pilates form in individual and team sports. With core strength created in Pilates, you can hit better golf shots, ski with less fatigue than ever before, and bring more power to your tennis game. Everyday Life: Using her trademark "Invisible Workout," Siler shows you how incorporating Pilates-based awareness and movements into everyday activities-such as restocking the pantry, working at the computer, climbing stairs, or picking up the baby-can tone and strengthen your body.

Exercise balls have become one of the most efficient ways of exercising. There are many benefits to using these balls, from improving your posture and stability to reducing your back pains. This book will help you decide which kind of ball is appropriate for your height. Women With Balls also includes information on the following: Medicine Balls, Mini Xerballs, Warm-ups, The Core, Cool Down, Stability Ball Strengthening, Special Considerations, and Where to Purchase Equipment.