Summary
Colleen Craig: Pilates on the ball
Colleen Craig, a verified instructor of the Pilates method, offers us a unique synthesis of the Pilates method and exercises on the ball in the book "Pilates on the Ball". This new, revolutionary method of training with a ball introduces us to a completely new way of achieving fitness through low-intensity, but extremely effective, exercises. With the Pilates method of exercising on the ball, we balance the body by developing superficial long muscles, strengthening weaker deep muscles and working on proper posture, mobility and stability of the spine.
Joseph Pilates, a successful boxer and gymnast, at the beginning of the twentieth century developed a method that many reputable lifestyle and fitness magazines claim is the best exercise system of the decade. The exercise ball, used by famous sports trainers, dancers and athletes to improve body awareness and their own performance, is the perfect foundation for performing lovely Pilates movements that develop endurance and body flexibility.
In her program, Colleen Craig connects the mind and body, introducing us to the breathing and relaxation techniques that accompany working with the ball. Personal stories and inspiring quotes are included in the text, and with them the author shows how Pilates exercises with a ball can improve our quality of life. An elaborate sequence of exercises allows us to easily monitor our own training and personal progress. Most importantly, detailed instructions and more than 300 photos illustrate Pilates principles and challenge and encourage people of all abilities.
Colleen Craig is a certified Pilates instructor and author. He lives in Toronto and holds workshops all over the world.
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