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A series of balance exercises using a wobble board, balance cushion, BOSU ball and the Extreme Balance Board. The exercises range in complexity from those suited to the average person up to the athlete. Balance is a key factor in succeeding at any sport.

Key Benefits

A series of Balance and Stability exercises for both Novice and Advanced users

Balance and stability exercises using four of the most popular Balance tools available

Easy to follow step-by-step instructions

Safety tips

Muscle anatomy diagrams

Whether you are a novice to strength training or have been training with dumbbells and want a little more variety or challenge, then barbell training is an excellent option.

In The Great Barbell Handbook we try to take a functional approach to strength training, which simply means that the exercises you see here resemble movements done in everyday life. The idea is that if you can get strong and efficient at these movements, then the everyday tasks you demand from your body get easier and easier. In addition, with increased strength comes a sense of self-assurance and confidence.

Given today's hectic life, setting up a complete gym at home is a practical and time-saving alternative to the gym. By adding barbells to your setup, you have brought yourself closer to the variety of exercises that are available in most gyms and health clubs.

The Great Barbell Handbook is written in a clear and concise manner, with step-by-step instructions and photos for all exercises. Each exercise description has a start and finish photo to demonstrate proper form and positioning.

The Quick Reference Guide to Body Ball Exercises. One of the hottest new products to arrive on the fitness market is the Body Ball. Many fitness clubs and personal trainers are using the Body Ball to help clients reach their fitness goals. As well, most gyms have now have ball classes as part of their strength and flexibility segments. As a result, there is an ever increasing number of people who are purchasing balls for home use 64 pages. The Great Body Ball Handbook shows the home user a range of different exercises, along with proper instruction and safety concerns. Other sections include; how to choose the correct ball size, proper ball inflation, and muscle anatomy diagrams.

If you have a set of dumbbells at home or you are thinking about purchasing some, The Great Dumbbell handbook is a must. This little book has all the different dumbbell exercises you need for working your whole body. In addition it discusses: how to set up a program, how to set up your own mini-gym, how to stretch, how to stay motivated and safety tips. This book is written in a clear and concise manner, with step by step instructions and photos for all exercises 64 pages.

The Great Dumbbell Handbook covers a series of different exercises which can be performed with dumbbells. Each exercise description has a start and finish photo to demonstrate the proper form and positioning.

If you have a multi-station gym at home or you are thinking about purchasing one, The Great Home Gym Handbook is a must. Regardless of the type or brand of home gym, this little book covers many standard exercises common to all gyms. In addition it discusses: how to set up a program, how to care for your home gym, how to stretch, how to stay motivated and safety tips. This book is written in a clear and concise manner, with step by step instructions and photos for all exercises 64 pages.

The Great Home Gym Handbook covers a series of different exercises which can be performed on multi-station gyms. Each exercise description has a start and finish photo to demonstrate the proper form and positioning.

This handbook gives the user a series of different medicine ball exercises to do alone or with a partner. While the focus is on the core muscles, it also has exercises to work the whole body. As with all the "Great" books it addresses proper instruction and safety concerns. Other sections include; rotator cuff exercises, stretching, a sample routine, and muscle anatomy diagrams. This 'How to' book gives a complete body workout with start and finish photos and easy to follow, step-by-step, instructions.

If you are traveling for business or pleasure, nothing beats the convienience of stretch tubing for getting in a fantastic strength training workout. With this lightweight exercise tool, you can get a great upper body, lower body and abdominal workout, anywhere you go 64 pages. The Great Stretch Tubing Handbook shows you how to attach stretch tubing to a door frame to get a complete workout. Several exercises are described, along with a section on rotator cuff exercises, which are often reccommended by physiotherapists for shoulder strengthening.

This book covers a series of yoga poses with easy to follow step-by-step instructions. It also explains how beginners can use yoga props in achieving a difficult pose and how those more experienced can use props to achieve a deeper pose.

As well, it discusses general yoga guidelines and principles such as breathing techniques. In addition, it tells you how to design your own routine as well as offering four sample routines.