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The Ball and Band Exercise and Yoga Book: A Fun and Safe Workout to Stretch and Tone Your Muscles, Improve Balance and Posture, and Reduce Joint Pain
The Ball and Band Exercise and Yoga Book A Fun and Safe Workout to Stretch and Tone Your Muscles Improve Balance and Posture and Reduce Joint Pain Author:Lori Newell This book based on the author?s experience outlines a full body stretching and strengthening program specifically geared to those new to working with resistance bands and exercise balls. This book offers a wide variety of movements such as range of motion exercises, low to no-impact aerobics, strength training, and yoga. This book is uni... more »que in that it covers a wide range of techniques. The exercises are all explained in detail utilizing safe body mechanics and are illustrated in standing, holding onto a chair, seated, and floor variations to accommodate a wide variety of abilities. Also included are instructions for performing the exercises without the ball and band. Each chapter includes brief explanations on how each movement technique physiologically affects the body and how they will help you improve and maintain better health. The strength training chapters also include simple muscle diagrams to educate readers about which muscle group(s) they are targeting. The yoga section includes exercises aimed at improving balance, posture, and joint range of motion. This book also provides information on diaphragmatic breathing and a basic relaxation/meditation technique to help manage stress. If you are looking for a complete program to help you manage your health and enhance your quality of life, then this book is for you.« less