101 Ways to Burn Fat on the Ball: Lose Weight with Fun Cardio Moves and Body Sculpting Moves! (Ways to Workout): Lose Weight with Fun Cardio Moves and Body Sculpting Moves! (Ways to Workout)

this is not a bad book. While the Gillies book has a lot of functional fitness/Pilates- and dance-based moves, this book is, I think, geared more toward a traditional weight-lifting crowd (although there are some Pilates-based moves included). It makes a nice compliment to the other book, and I've already gotten a good bit of use from it. In addition to using the ball as a bench that you are either prone or supine on, there is also a good bit of work done with the ball against the wall, which I haven't seen in too many other ball books. Also, although not overflowing with cardio moves, the ones she does include are dancy and fun (mambos, step touches, grapevines, etc.). She also includes ten workouts, ranging from 5 minutes to 60, to allow you to get total body and parts workouts. This shouldn't be your only fat-burning guide, but it will give some ideas. --dnkboston The exercise ball has reached new heights of popularity in both gyms and homes - mainly because it's easy to use, effective and fun! Most people think of the ball as a tool for strength training, but in fact, it's a great cardio tool as well. In this book, ball expert Lizbeth Garcia shows you how to use the ball to boost metabolism, build muscle and lose weight. In 101 moves, from beginner to advanced, you'll learn how to create simple routines that get your heart pumping and your fat burning. Illustrated with original full colour photography throughout, this is the perfect book for ball enthusiasts of all fitness levels.