<p>Pilates has become a highly recognized and successful core exercise program for men and women, and can be practiced at home or in the gym. This title presents a week-by-week Pilates program, covering the basic principles of effective Pilates technique. It pre-sents basic, intermediate, and advanced positions, including simple abdominals, chest stretch, lateral raise, and many others. The author--a former professional dancer and now a qualified trainer--also offers basic health and safety tips and advice on avoiding exercise-related injuries. Filled with how-to photos and self-assessment charts, all in color.</p>

Beginner's Guide to Pilates

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Williams, Siân

Jansen, Dominique

Exercise & Fitness

Barrons Educational Series. Inc.

Pilates for Beginners (From Couch to Conditioned: A Beginner's Guide to Getting Fit)

This easy-to-follow guide describes how to develop a comprehensive practice program for Pilates. Readers start with a self-assessment to choose their level of physical ability, then explore the principles that support Pilates practice while learning about the internal and external forces that affect the body. Next, a personal practice program—detailed in a thirty-six step-by-step sequences—takes readers through a total workout for the body and mind.

Kennedy, Denis

Children's Books

Rosen Young Adult

Provides an introduction to pilates, describing its six basic principles and presenting exercise sequences with different levels of difficulty.

Pilates

Red Edizioni

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