The Intrinsic Core : Using the Soft Gym Overball

Creager, Caroline Corning

ISBN 10: 0977137864 / ISBN 13: 9780977137862

Published by OPTP, 2006

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Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Intrinsic Core : Using the Soft Gym Overball
• Publisher: OPTP
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0977137864
• ISBN 13: 9780977137862
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 0.54 pounds

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Synopsis

The core muscles, including abdominal muscles, back muscles, the pelvic floor and diaphragm, provide the infrastructure for every movement of the body. The exercises in this book will help strengthen core muscles for results that radiate outward in the form of defined abdominals, a stronger upper body and toned arms and legs.

Written by Physical Therapist Caroline Corning Creager, this book features more than 40 exercises that incorporate the Soft Gym Overball to enhance core-strengthening benefits of your fitness regimen and promote better overall results in every area of the body. The ball will help to improve focus on the core muscles, facilitate correct positioning and add an instability challenge.

This strength and flexibility book includes more than 40 stretches, basic core exercises and strengthening exercises, including: 

• Hip stabilizer 
• Shoulder stretch 
• Chest stretch 
• Lower back stretch 
• Hip raise and roll 
• Half locust 
• Back stabilizer 
• Oblique crunch 
• Bicycle 
• Pilates leg raises

Each exercise is complemented by photos, step-by-step instructions and suggestions for how long to hold each position and how many repetitions to perform. Level of difficulty and specific benefits are also indicated for each exercise. 

The Intrinsic Core incorporates the Soft Gym Overball (sold separately), a 9” to 10” diameter inflatable ball that can be used with this or any exercise or Pilates book. Use as an inflatable Pilates ball, or for stabilization training, pelvic core exercise and more. 

Illustrated. Softcover; 50 pages. Soft Gym Overball sold separately. 

Published On: 2024-08-29

About the Author

Caroline Corning Creager, PT

Caroline is a physical therapist, award-winning author and internationally recognized speaker on fitness and physical therapy topics. She is the author of several books. She is the owner and C.E.O. of FitNiche Publishing, the Berthoud Athletic Club, and Executive Physical Therapy, Inc. in Berthoud, Colorado, U.S.A., and author of seven other books including: Therapeutic Exercises Using Foam Rollers, Therapeutic Exercises Using the Swiss Ball, and Core Strength Training Using Inflatable and Foam Rollers. She has also written or been featured in numerous national and international articles: Fitness, Fit, Yoga Journal, Massage Journal, Advance for PTs, Advance for OTs, and Idea Personal Trainer.