Book excerpt: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Body Ball FitnessIllustrated introduces readers to the stability ball, the latest craze to roll out and a balancing act worth trying. Body balls roll several exercises into one- balance and strength training. Karon Karter, author The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Pilates Method(00286239839), draws on her fourteen years as a movement and Pilates instructor to teach readers total body workouts. Whether they re trying the ball for the first time or expanding their repertoire, this book offers dozens of illustrated exercises to tighten and tone. Includes- Three complete workouts of 10-12 exercises each, for varying fitness levels An additional complete 'Pilates on the ball' workout of 10-12 exercises A series of restorative stretches to ease muscles and that aching back Hundreds of helpful, informative photographs