Ellie Herman's pilates workbook on the ball [electronic resource] : illustrated step-by-step guide / photography by Andy Mogg

FOLLOW THE STEP-BY-STEP PHOTOS IN THIS BOOK TO QUICKLY AND EASILY LEARN OVER 50 PILATES-BASED MOVEMENTS PERFORMED ON THE EXERCISE BALL Specially designed by San Francisco--based Pilates expert Ellie Herman for her studio clients, the exercises in this book combine the powerful slimming and shaping effects of Pilates with the low-impact, high-intensity workout of the ball. Adding fun, variety and increased effectiveness, the ball transforms traditional Pilates moves into an unparalleled workout offering: *Aerobic conditioning *Muscle toning *Body sculpting *Fat burning *Improved posture *Mental concentration Each of the movements--from beginner bounces to super-advanced balances--are explained with clear captions and easy-to-follow photo sequences.