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

Cunningham, Christine,Bonelli, Sabra

ISBN 10: 1585187232 / ISBN 13: 9781585187232

Published by Coaches Choice, 2003

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Stability Ball Training: A Guide for Fitness Professionals from the American Council on Exercise
• Publisher: Coaches Choice
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1585187232
• ISBN 13: 9781585187232
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 231.3 grams

About this title

Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Christine Cunningham is the owner of PerformENHANCE sports and adventure athlete training in Chicago. She is an ACE-certified Personal Trainer, an NSCA-Certified C.S.C.S., and NATA-certified athletic trainer and a member of the Faculty Advisory Board of ACE. She is a frequent industry lecturer and writer and is pursuing a Ph.D. in motor control at that University of Illinois at Chicago.

Mike Morris is an NASM-certified personal trainer and a continuing education provider for ACE, NASM, ACSM, NDEITA, NCSF, AEA, and AFAA. Morris is an international presenter with many organizations, and is a 4-star presenter with IDEA.

Joan Wenson is the founder and president of Peloton Fitness Programming. A national and world aerobic champion, she is an ACE and AFAA certified exercise instructor and personal trainer. She is also a world-renowned choreographer and a world masters cyclist. Joan serves as the program designer for the StairMaster Stomp Training and Program Manual.

Carol Murphy is the owner and fitness director of Fitlife in Rochester, NY. She is a member of the ACE Academy as a Continuing Education Specialist. Her certifications include ACSM, ACE, and AFAA. She’s an international presenter and has co-authored two stability ball videos.