Pilates on the Ball by Craig, Colleen -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Image Title page Acknowledgments Table of Contents Preface Introduction

Ingrid’s Story Movement and You Who Can Benefit? Movement with Meaning: The Intelligent Workout Mind/Body Connection

Chapter 1. A Formidable Partnership

Coming Home What Is Pilates—Physiotherapy or Body Conditioning? The Basic Principles of Pilates Why Pilates-based Ballwork? The Unique Power of the Ball Other Uses for the Ball Before You Start The Right Ball for You This Is Your Ride

Chapter 2. Breathing and Breathers

Joseph Pilates’s Story Back Breathing Breathing Patterns as Therapy The Breathing Exercises Breathers—Cocoons of Readiness

Chapter 3. The Postural Exercises

Elsie’s Story Postural Types What Is Ideal Posture? Inside Out: The Postural Muscles The Postural Exercises

Chapter 4. The Abdominal Exercises

Edwin’s Story Life and Lower Back Pain The Powerhouse and Lower Back Pain Centering The Abdominal Exercises

Chapter 5. The Extensions

An Average Sunday: My Story Be Balanced, Be Sane Extension versus Flexion The Extension Exercises

Chapter 6. Pilates on the Ball Arm- and Footwork

Jenny’s Story Physical Fragility Is a Liability Inside Out: Benefits for Men and Women Resistance = Bone Workout Precision and Pace The Armwork The Footwork

Chapter 7. Restoration and Rebuilding

Susan’s Story Muscles Do Remember Pain Reduction The Role of Abdominals in Back Care Shoulder and Neck Problems The Ball as Therapeutic Partner The Rebuilding Exercises

Chapter 8. The Simplest of Pleasures: Stretching

Jeff’s Story The Benefits of Stretching The Ins and Outs of Safe Stretches The Stretching Exercises

Chapter 9. Stress Management and Cardiovascular Exercises

Roseanne’s Story Stress A Visit to a Relaxation Clinic and Other Stress Releasers The Cardiovascular Exercises De-stressing on the Ball

Chapter 10. Pilates on the Ball for Life

Journeys versus Arrivals: Lucy’s Story Honor Your Own Pace Accept Yourself as You Are Today Three Workouts WORKOUT 1: Restorative Ball WORKOUT 2: Basic Ball WORKOUT 3: Intermediate Ball

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