Stability Ball Training

A Guide for Fitness Professionals

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American Council on Exercise

Christine Cunningham, ACE Faculty Advisory Board

Mike Morris

2002

80 pages

US Price: $14.95

1585187232

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Stability Ball Training: A Guide for Fitness Professionals is a easy-to-use resource for incorporating stability balls into exercise programs. This book begins with a brief history and explanation of the benefits of stability ball use, then offers expert advice on development of training programs for the general population, as well as special populations, including: pregnant women, children, older adults, overweight and obese individuals, exercisers with diabetes, hypertension, coronary heart disease, and post-rehab patients.

Includes

• information on proper techniques and progression,
• injury prevention,
• contraindicated exercises,
• flexibility,
• and much, much more.
• Contains over 100 photographs and illustrations.

Produced in cooperation with the American Council on Exercise.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Chapter 1: Introduction to Stability Ball Training
  • History and Growth
  • Benefits
  • Choosing the Right Stability Ball
  • Environment and Space Requirements
  • Attire
• Chapter 2: Exercise Science
  • Core Strength and Stability
  • Balance
  • Biomechanics
  • Gravity
  • Positioning and Base Moves
  • Transitioning
• Chapter 3: Programming
  • Workout Components
  • Cueing
  • Music
  • Techniques and Proper Progression
  • Modifications
  • Injury Prevention
  • High Risk and Contraindicated Movements
• Chapter 4: Types of Stability Ball Programs
  • Strength Training on the Ball
  • Flexibility Training on the Ball
  • Mind / Body Exercise
  • Core Training and Balance
  • Integrating the Stability Ball into Other Group Fitness Classes
• Chapter 5: Special Populations
  • Pregnant Women
  • Children
  • Older Adults
  • Overweight and Obese Individuals
  • Exercises with Diabetes
  • Exercisers with Hypertension or Coronary Heat Disease
  • Post-rehab Exercises
• Index
• Reference and Suggested Readings