Stability Ball Workout for Dummies
The stability ball is a marvelous exercise tool. Exercise any muscle group and you also engage the core–postural abdominal and back–muscles, which keep you balanced. Stability Ball Workout for Dummies is an excellent introduction to working out on the ball. Even if you’re a first-timer, friendly instructor Liz Gillies, starts with the basics. Then she leads a 45-minute workout of 15 different exercises that work all muscle groups and target the core muscles to keep you steady. Modifications make the exercises easier or more challenging, making this workout adaptable to different levels. In the friendly format of the For Dummies books, Stability Ball Workout for Dummies uses icons to indicate tips, safety cautions, “myth busters” (commonly misunderstood facts about exercise) and vocabulary. You’ll need dumbbells and, of course, a stability ball. –Joan Price
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Excellent Full Body Stability Ball Workout!
I am a very experienced exerciser with 90 percent (or more) of my workouts being done at home w/ DVD’s and the like.
I am a “graduate” of Tony Horton’s P90X workout (which is amazing, a 90 day high intensity program from Beachbody) and in my Post P90X workouts I’ve been utilizing a mix of disciplines using a large amount of Beachbody workouts by both Tony Horton and Debbie Siebers alternating those with Yoga and Pilates programs.
I am new comparatively to working out with the stability ball but have really enjoyed what it brings into my exercise rotation. I had one of Liz Gillie’s Pilates DVD’s (Target Tone) and really liked her a lot. She didn’t dissapoint me at all with this ball workout.
She has a great variety of exercises that workout your whole body and does a great job explaining each exercise. The Dummie’s programs in general are very good (I like the Pilates workout for Dummies with Michelle Dozois quite a bit as well). There are many tips that are given throughout and modifications to make the exericises either less or more challenging.
My only minor complaint is that there were times I felt that things were a bit rushed especially in terms of the tempo for the dumbell. I find there’s a lot more benefit to a bit of a slower cadence, especially on the negative portion of the reps.
Still, it one can just go slower and do less reps if they want, or just pause the program if they want to do as many reps at a slower pace.
So, overall an excellent program that I’d highly recommend!
3 Stars Caution! Same as other Dummie Ball Workout!
I was looking for a similar workout to Liz Gilles On the Ball workout that was on VHS and was one of the best ball workouts I have ever found.
I purchased both Fat to Firm Ball workout for Dummies and Stability Ball workout for Dummies. Both by Gilles. They are exactly the same workout. So, I’m unhappy about that waste of money. For the workout itself, it was okay, nothing like I was looking for.
5 Stars Stability Ball Workout for Dummies/DVD
This workout DVD has a warm-up and cool-down segment along with a great range of exercises using the stability ball. It is possible for a beginner to benefit from using this routine as well as someone who is already in great shape. The exercises on this DVD will strengthen your back muscles and lessen the chance of hurting yourself when working at home or a job.
3 Stars You’re a “Dummy” if you Buy This DVD
I thought this DVD would be fun and interesting. The workout is so segmented due to the pauses (chapters) in between the workouts. The exercises did not make me sore and many exercises can be done without the ball. I would not recommend this DVD unless you are looking for a DVD that you can skip the exercises that you dislike. I prefer a more fluid workout that easily transistions between exercises. The chapters made the workout seem too long. Truly disappointing! I would recommend Denise Austin’s Shrink your Female Fat Zone which uses a stability ball or the QuickFix Stability Ball training instead.
3 Stars Not the Best DVD
I bought this dvd because I was looking for a stability ball workout that incorporated weights. This dvd had a segment that includes weights, however I found it to be very rough and rushed.
I was always taught that when working with weights that it needs to be slow and steady so that you don’t injure or over work your muscles. I found that to be the case with two other DVD’s as well. (Total mix and quick fix).
I’ve worked out to the DVD twice, because I wanted to give it a far shot. However, a second time didn’t change my mind. I also, like the other reviewer, thought it was too long.
If you are looking for a good pilates or yoga stability ball work out DVD, then check out Lizbeth Garcia’s “On The Ball” Pilates Or “On The Ball” Sara Ivanhoe Yoga.
A book that I would recommend for anyone looking for stability ball workouts with weights is “Weights on the Ball Workbook”. It has over 350 pictures of exercises with weights using the stability ball. You can create your own work out or follow one of their plans. I really found this helpful and an excellent guide.
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