Strength Ball Training
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
Published: November 2001
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 191
ISBN-13: 9780736038287
Subjects: Fitness training; Sports & Recreation; Consumer Health; Sports; Weight training; Balls (Sporting goods); Bodybuilding & Weight Training; Exercise
First sentence: The Swiss ball, also known as the stability ball, is currently evolving as a leading-edge exercise modality, but the use of a ball in exercise actually dates back to the second century A.D.
Description: "Develop sport-specific strength, power, and flexibility with strength ball training. Used by elite athletes in all major sports, Swiss and medicine ball exercises develop balance and stability while stimulating muscle growth for fitness and performance." "Written by strength and conditioning experts Lorne Goldenberg and Peter Twist, Strength Ball Training presents 69 exercises including core stabilization, flexibility, and strength exercises that target all the major muscle groups. More than 140 photos show the precise steps to perform each exercise." "If you're looking for the most effective way to enhance traditional training methods, get results with Strength Ball Training."--Jacket.