This book had 57,000 copies of the previous edition sold worldwide. It is aimed at athletes, fitness enthusiasts and professionals, as well as strength and conditioning specialists. With even more exercises and the inclusion of a DVD, this book will remain the premier strength ball training title on the market. It is the most comprehensive guide to training with Swiss balls and medicine balls to improve strength, balance, co-ordination, core stability and functional performance. It includes 110 exercises grouped by function and muscle group for easy navigation and application, and the DVD includes demonstrations of more advanced exercises, as well as a standard core training programme.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Strength Ball Advantages; Chapter 2. Shoulders and Upper Back; Chapter 3. Biceps, Triceps, and Forearms; Chapter 4. Chest; Chapter 5. Core Stabilization; Chapter 6. Abs and Lower Back; Chapter 7. Legs and Hips; Chapter 8. Flexibility Exercises; Chapter 9. Functional Programs.
Author Biography
Lorne Goldenberg works with professional athletes as a strength and conditioning coach. He lectures internationally on stability ball exercises and programme integration. He has written for the NSCA Journal of Strength and Conditioning, Ironman, Physical and the Journal of Hockey Conditioning and Player Development, which he also owns. Peter Twist is the co-editor of the Journal of Hockey Conditioning and Player Development and author of Complete Conditioning for Ice Hockey. He is a frequent guest lecturer at international conferences, seminars and coaching clinics on topics such as coaching, conditioning, injury rehabilitation and nutrition.
