The BalleCore Workout: Integrating Pilates, Hatha Yoga, and Ballet in an Innovative Exercise Routine for All Fitness Levels

by Molly Weeks

BalleCore is unique in that it combines three tried-and-true disciplines into one optimal workout. Pilates strengthens and stretches the major muscles, activates your core (the band of muscles below your chest), and energizes your body. Hatha yoga helps quiet the mind through breath, fortifies the nervous system, builds stamina, and produces mental equilibrium. Ballet increases blood flow, develops poise, promotes good posture, and improves balance.

Fitness dynamo and faculty member of the Boston Ballet for the past seven years, Molly Weeks is the woman behind BalleCore. She has chosen an array of effective exercises from each of these three disciplines to create a fulfilling workout that can easily be done in your own home and in under an hour. The results?

• Reduce backaches and stress
• Develop stature, support the spine, and feel steady on your feet
• Sculpt your arms, legs, hips, and core–and look trimmer than ever
• Loosen those tight spots in the shoulders, neck, and joints
• Gain an incredible sense of ease throughout your body
• Experience inner calm, self-confidence, and renewed optimism

With step-by-step instructions and profusely illustrated with helpful photographs, The BalleCore Workout® is the ultimate path to good health, longevity, and mind/body wellness. 50 minutes a day can change your life!

Genres: Nonfiction

288 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2005

Reviews

[Dyeabolical · Rating 2 out of 5]

I accidentally downloaded this thinking it was the NY Ballet book, but kept it anyway. It is distracting and not very workout friendly in the Kindle format. Instructions for each movement are spread out over 3-4 pages and are on different pages than the pictures. Maybe it is better in book form?

[Gala · Rating 4 out of 5]

I only wish this were available in DVD. A wonderful blend of the elements in the title. Easy-to-follow, but also detailed illustrations and descriptions. You have to read carefully the first time 'round, but then you memorize the moves and use the book for quick reference. That process might not be for everyone...

[Regina Hunter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Work-outs and stretches look amazing. I will try it and tell you what I think but at the first glance the combination of body sculpting and stretching looks very well structured. Although I know it will not match everybody’s need and if you do find this book and wish to use it, you will have to modify it to suit your needs.

[Brittany · Rating 4 out of 5]

Technically I haven't done all the exercises in this book as I don't have much space in my little room where I exercise, but what I have done, I love. Especially the leg stretches!
The pictures are helpful but one has to read it a few times before begining to remember what all is meant to but done.