The Pilates Body

Author: Brooke Siler
Publisher: Harmony
ISBN: 076790396X
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 210

Book Description
The Pilates® method may be today's hottest exercise, but it has been endorsed by physicians for almost a century. Originally developed by Joseph H. Pilates to help strengthen and condition muscles, Pilates is the ultimate mind-body exercise for anyone who wants to tone, streamline, and realign their body without the bulked-up results of more conventional workout methods. Now, in The Pilates® Body, author Brooke Siler--one of the most sought-after personal trainers in the country and owner of New York's top studio for Pilates training, re:AB--provides a complete, easy-to follow program of Pilates exercises that can be done anywhere, anytime, and without machines. With step-by-step instructions, Siler guides the reader through the complete circuit of mat exercises, each of which is clearly illustrated by photographs, line drawings, and unique visualization exercises. With Pilates you will not only streamline your figure--you will dramatically improve your posture, flexibility, and balance, and enhance your physical and emotional well-being. The Pilates Body shows you how.

The Women's Health Big Book of Pilates

Author: Brooke Siler
Publisher: Rodale
ISBN: 1623360927
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 434

Book Description
Celebrity trainer and Pilates guru Brooke Siler teams up with the editors of Women's Health to offer a comprehensive, authoritative manual on this proven fitness philosophy. Trained by Joseph Pilates' protégé, Romana Kryzanowska, Brooke is an unparalleled expert and one of the most sought after teachers for her signature body re-shaping techniques. Combining the best of flexibility and strength training, Pilates is the path to the lean fit body every woman craves—and The Women’s Health Big Book of Pilates guides readers in every step (and leg lift … ) of the way. Using the body as the ultimate fitness vehicle, Pilates transforms bodies in record time. From moves targeting trouble zones to cardio circuits that blast fat all over, this go-to manual covers everything including: Tricks to incorporate Pilates at work, in travel, and daily routine What props best boost your workout and what to skip Pilates principles to help combat lower back pain, stress, low energy, and more! From basic mat moves to the right foods that fuel a lean, toned figure, The Women's Health Big Book of Pilates is the go-to guide for beginners and experts alike.

The Pilates Method of Body Conditioning

Author: Sean P. Gallagher
Publisher: BainBridgeBooks (PA)
ISBN:
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 212

Book Description
Here's your opportunity to begin working out with the world's fastest-growing exercise program, originated by Joseph H. Pilates (Pi-LAH-teez). Once used mainly by performing artists and athletes, this low-stress program is now available to millions of active and sedentary people to improve their physical and mental well-being. The book contains more than 70 exercises with over 300 photographs to show you how to work out at home or in the office on the various Pilates apparatus.

PILATES BODY IN MOTION

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Languages : en
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Pilates

Author: Alycea Ungaro
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780756628154
Category : Exercise
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Deck of 52 cards, each depicting one Pilates exercise. Verbal description on one side, illustrated instruction on the other. Also, 1 folded general information card, one "title page information" card. Title from container. Programs color-coded

The Pilates Path to Health

Author: Gary Calderone
Publisher: Bibliocast
ISBN: 9780979531583
Category : Exercise
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"A timely book that focuses on how Pilates is adapting and serving the 21st century world. * This book's forward is written by Wendy LeBlanc-Arbuckle who has studied with all of the Pilates Elders, beginning with Romana Kryzanowska and longtime friends and treasured mentors, Mary Bowen and Kathleen Stanford Grant, and Pilates master Teacher Alan Herdman. * Gary offers a contemporary voice in the Pilates community that lends distinction for teachers with a greater mission to evolve practitioner, student, and client to their next level of health."

Body Control

Author: Lynne Robinson
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Adult
ISBN: 9780330369459
Category : Exercise
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
Pilates exercises are safe and effective, working on improving the tone and alignment of the body by targeting the key postural muscles. They are suitable for all, from the first-time exerciser to someone with chronic back pain, and are used by top athletes, actors and performers. Body Control - the Pilates Way introduces this unique system through forty exercises with programmed combinations, fully illustrated with photographs and muscle or joint explanations.

The Official Body Control Pilates Manual

Author: Lynne Robinson
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 9780330393270
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 292

Book Description
Explaining the fundamental Eight Principles through core programmes, this volume provides 'Pilates prescriptions' for your specific needs. It serves as a useful reference for various issues ranging from back pains, posture problems to prevention of common sports injuries and training your children to use their bodies properly.

Pilates

Author: Lesley Ackland
Publisher: HarperThorsons
ISBN: 9780007133833
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
These easy-to-use cards and book set allow you to easily learn Pilates -- one of the hottest exercises today.

The Pilates Program for Everybody

Author: Carolan Brown
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association
ISBN:
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 148

Book Description
Presents illustrated, step-by-step instructions--over five hundred color photos--for pilates exercises designed to strengthen and tone muscles, improve flexibility, reduce stress, and provide other benefits, and points out common mistakes.