Stability Ball Training: A Guide for Fitness Professionals from the American Council on Exercise

This indispensable guide was designed to show health and fitness professionals how to incorporate stability balls into exercise programs. 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.