FOLLOW THE STEP-BY-STEP PHOTOS IN THIS BOOK TO QUICKLY AND EASILY LEARN OVER 50 PILATES-BASED MOVEMENTS PERFORMED ON THE EXERCISE BALL. Specially designed by San Francisco-based Pilates expert Ellie Herman for her studio clients, the exercises in this book combine the powerful slimming and shaping effects of Pilates with the low-impact, high-intensity workout of the ball. Adding fun, variety and increased effectiveness, the ball transforms traditional Pilates moves into an unparalleled workout offering: - Aerobic conditioning - Muscle toning - Body sculpting - Fat burning - Improved posture - Mental concentration. Each of the movements - from beginner bounces to super-advanced balances - are explained with clear captions and easy-to-follow photo sequences.