Product Description

Stability Ball Workout for Dummies offers step-by-step instructions of 15 exercises that work your entire body.  Many of the exercises have modifications that make working out at your own level easy to do.  This workout incorporates upper, middle, and lower body exercises to help you strengthen muscles, burn more calories daily, improve your posture, and meet your fitness goals.  Get on the ball to tone and firm your entire body! 

One to two sets of 3-10lb dumbbells are recommended, along with the stability ball. 

Liz Gillies is a fitness professional who has been teaching for more than 15 years, specializing in the Pilates Method and stability ball training.  Liz is the owner of The InsideScoop, a certifying studio for the Physical Mind Institute, and has appeared in other ball exercise videos, including the Zone Ball Workouts. 

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #103395 in DVD
• Released on: 2003-09-09
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 51 minutes

Amazon.com
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

Customer Reviews

A great workout for the entire body!!!
This is a must have for part of any workout routine. The DVD starts off with bascis such as choosing the right ball size, proper form etc. The workout consists of 15 workouts that challenge every muscle in your body especially your core. It's best to watch it first before doing it so that you can become familiar with the routine but the workouts are very easy to follow and the instructor (Liz) gives clear, detailed instructions. Liz takes you through 2 sets of each exercise so you will definitely feel the burn but most important is to make sure that you select the right ball size and that it is inflated properly because at first mine would sink in a bit when I sat on it but I looked at the instructor's ball and noticed how hers looked when she sat on it. One should never worry about bursting the ball when they sit on it because it can withstand over 300 lbs. (but once again inflate it properly) A set of hand weights are needed for a portion of the workout (for arm & chest exercises) along with a yoga mat to place your ball on. Do give this DVD a try though because it is worth it!

I love love love this workout
I workout 5 to 6 days a week and am in pretty good shape. I have acclamated this workout into my schedule because it is both fun and effective. It seems easy but when you really manage to master the moves correctly you can certainly feel that it's working. I actually noticed a difference in my waist within the first week or two! The workout itself is actually really fun and I love how I feel after doing the workout. My limbs feel like spaghetti and the next day I can certainly tell my muscles have been worked both hard and properly. I highly recommend this DVD to anyone who is interested in geting started with the stability ball. I'm buying a copy right now for my sister!

Good Workout, Lots of Fun
This workout is fun and easy to do. But, if you haven't worked out on a stability ball and you do the entire workout, you will be sore in your core the next day! I have knee problems and I had to fast forward through a few exercises but overall very good.