Abs on the Ball: A Dynamic Approach to Building Superb Abdominals

"This book is extremely useful, not only in the exercises that it presents but in the information it provides about core conditioning and the whys and wherefores of the benefits of pilates and the exercise ball. It is a great companion to Colleen's first book, Pilates on the ball - but here the focus is on the Ab's which for many people are one of their biggest "problem areas". The ball makes the exercises extra challenging, and really enhances the principles of Pilates. Though beginners can use this book, I would say it is suited to intermediate level better as prior knowledge of pilates really seemed to help me to see how it all fitted together and is incorporated into the ball exercises. Don't let that put beginners off though as I think they could still benefit from this book - but maybe get another pilates book first or complement it with the pilates on the ball book if you are really ball focussed. I have many yoga, ball and pilates books and this is certainly a good one - I also reccommend Liz Gillies book "101 ways to work out on the ball" as she also applies a pilates background to the ball and the pictures are in colour also.

Overall, a great book to have, very useful and one well worth adding to your collection. Colleen speaks with authority on the subject - if you are into pilates and want an extra challenge to your workout or are just getting interested in using the swiss ball then I think you will find this book useful."
~ Written on 2005-07-31