The approach to exercise and bodywork in this book combines both the Pilates Method and the Alexander Technique. The exercise program aims to make the reader re-examine the way in which the body is used and explore pathways from the mind to the body.

The Mind Body Workout: With Pilates and the Alexander Technique

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Robinson, Lynne

Fisher, Helge

Exercise & Fitness

Pan/Macmillan

This guide's main focus is on exercises to do before, during, and after your journey. These mini-workouts are designed to stretch out tight muscles, mobilize joints, relax parts of the body prone to tension, improve circulation, and keep the back supple and strong. Additionally, this book gives advice on the types of food and drink you will travel on best, how to prevent deep-vein thrombosis, medication that might put you at risk on long journeys, and countering jet lag.

The Body Control Pilates Pocket Traveller

Massey, Paul

Macmillan, UK

Pilates body conditioning is today`s fitness buzzword, and following the success of Lynne Robinson and Gordon Thomson`s original Body Control: The Pilates Way a variety of books have appeared, none as authoritative, practical, safe and geared towards solving your body`s problems as this.
`How will Pilates help me?` is its keynote, so after explaining the fundamental Eight Principles through accessible, balanced core programmes come `Pilates prescriptions` for your specific needs. From back pains, posture problems to prevention of common sports injuries and training your children to use their bodies properly, this is the one-stop reference.

The Official Body Control Pilates Manual

Thomson, Gordon

Knox, Jacqueline

MACMILLAN PUB. LTD.

Pilates body conditioning is today's fitness buzzword, and following the storming success of Lynne Robinson and Gordon Thomson's original 'Body Control: The Pilates Way', a variety of books have appeared - none as authoritative, practical, safe and geared towards solving your body's problems as this. 'How will Pilates help me?' is its keynote, so after explaining the fundamental Eight Principles through accessible, balanced core programmes come 'Pilates prescriptions' for your specific needs. With the growing support of many GPs, osteopaths and chiropractors, not to mention stars from screen, stage and sport, when you exercise with Pilates Body Control, you're in excellent company. From back pains, posture problems to prevention of common sports injuries and training your children to use their bodies properly, this is the one-stop reference.

Official Body Control Pilates Manual

Pan.

The Pilates Prescription for Back Pain details the self-care program that trained Pilates physical therapists have been using for decades to eliminate back pain. The authors explain each step of the program, outlining the relevant anatomy and teaching the fundamental concepts of Pilates. The book’s three-stage approach builds patient confidence as it strengthens core muscles. The series of coordinated exercises improves postural alignment and body awareness, helping to prevent problems and alleviate existing conditions. Detailed illustrations and photos of each exercise are included.

The Pilates Prescription for Back Pain: A Comprehensive Program for Developing and Maintaining a Healthy Back

Ulysses Press