Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Pilates on the Mat written by Karon Karter and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-02-07 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All you need is a mat to reap the benefits of pilates. There's no excuse not to begin your at-home pilates practice! The book takes readers through the complete sequence of Pilates Mat exercises with photos and step-by-step instructions. Formal Pilates classes are enormously beneficial; however, they are also very expensive. Using The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Pilates on the Mat, readers can practice Pilates Mat exercises on their own--without all the expensive and intimidating equipment found in the studio or gym. Pilates is a fitness phenomenon that's been around for nearly 100 years. Through a series of strength and stretching exercises, it builds core body strength, improves posture, relieves pain, alleviates symptoms of serious chronic diseases, and has a positive impact on all of the vital systems--all while building a connection between the body and the mind. Along the way, fitness expert Karon Karter gives readers: • A Pilates primer: how and why the method works on every body, inside and out. • Basics for better breathing and posture. • Safe instruction for flexing toward your healthiest self. • Expert advice on Pilates Mat exercises and using simple equipment, such as the Magic Circle. • Poses and postures to increase range of motion, bone density, respiration, circulation, and muscle control. • Exercises for toning muscles and melting fat, making the body look lean, healthy, and younger.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to the Pilates Method written by Karon Karter and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains the Pilates attitude, technique, equipment, and the importance of posture and diet, and discusses how to teach others the Pilates method.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Pilates on the Mat written by Karon Karter and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The 'anywhere' regimen that strengthens and tones without equipment"--Cover.
Download or read book Pilates written by Linda Paden and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-12-02 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pilates is one of the healthiest activities you can do for your body. Using this full-color, highly-visual book for beginners, Idiot's Guides: Pilates will improve flexibility, posture, and strength — all while decreasing back, neck, and joint pain. The step-by-step instructions feature Pilates skills at-home — using only a mat, bands, and balls — without the need for all of the expensive machines found in a studio.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Body Ball Fitness written by Karon Karter and published by Alpha Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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
Download or read book Pilates For Dummies written by Ellie Herman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-04-18 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A user-friendly guide that teaches you the origins and philosophy of the Pilates method and helps you set realistic fitness goals and custom tailor a program Once the secret fitness weapon of professional dancers, athletes, and movie stars, Pilates is sweeping the country and becoming more popular than ever. If half of what its many fans claim is true, then it’s easy to see why. Combining elements of yoga, dance, gymnastics, and boxing, along with many original movements, Pilates exercises build muscle tone, improve flexibility and balance, lengthen the spine, increase body awareness, and repair past injuries. Most people who’ve done it, even for a short time, say they feel stronger and more energized, centered, and physically confident than ever before. They also like having the flat tummies, tight buns, and long lean thighs of a dancer. Pilates For Dummies is your gentle introduction to the Pilates method without the high cost of private instruction. Packed with easy-to-follow exercises an plenty of photos, it helps you develop your own Pilates fitness program to do at home or in the gym and how to use eight basic Pilates principles to get the most out of your mat-based routines. With this practical guide by your side, you can: Look and feel better than ever Get stronger, more flexible, in control, and less prone to injury Target and tone problem areas Tone and strengthen your abs, buns, thighs, and arms Repair chronic stress and sports injuries Whether you’re just starting out with Pilates or know a few exercises and want to learn more, the book covers: Basic, intermediate, and advanced mat exercises How to use Pilates exercise equipment and accessories How to target specific areas of your body including the stomach, back, thighs, and chest Pilates for the pregnant and recently pregnant body How Pilates can help heal injuries and reform your posture The fun of combining Pilates with other forms of exercise, including yoga, swimming, aerobics, and more Additionally, you’ll learn simple ways to incorporate Pilates into your everyday life, changes you can expect to see from practicing Pilates, and questions to ask if you decide to join a Pilates studio or hire a Pilates instructor. Get your copy of Pilates For Dummies to start designing a Pilates fitness program just for you.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Power Yoga written by Geo Takoma and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1999 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes a new approach to yoga designed to improve fitness and demonstrates a variety of poses and movements
Download or read book Pilates Comprehensive Mat Repertoire written by Tori Brown and published by . This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The official training manual of Pilates Associates Teacher Training Institute. Covers all exercises in the Pilates Mat Repertoire.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Fitness written by Claire Walter and published by . This book was released on 2000-01 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains how to improve flexibility and strength, create workouts in the gym and outdoors, and incorporate exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle.
Download or read book The Pilates Body written by Brooke Siler and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2000-01-04 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Back Pain written by Jason Highsmith M.D. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-02-01 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leave back pain behind. For the millions of back pain sufferers, the causes can be numerous, making the search for relief frustrating and complex. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Back Pain and its expert authors explain the many causes of back pain and provide the best methods and techniques for relief and prevention of back pain and maintaining a healthy back. • Do-it-yourself relief • Conventional and alternative options • Chronic pain management • Exercises, yoga, and Pilates to keep the back healthy
Download or read book The Pilates Bible written by Lynne Robinson and published by Kyle Books. This book was released on 2019-06-13 with total page 930 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pilates Bible is the most authoritative and comprehensive book on Pilates matwork ever written and demonstrates why this hugely popular exercise has gone from cult status to an essential part of our modern lifestyle. Drawing on the latest medical research, the authors have updated old favourites as well as introduced many new. All can be performed with little or no equipment and The Pilates Bible allows you to progress safely at your own pace through Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced. There are also special sections on Pilates for new mothers and children, people with problems such as osteoarthritis, back pain and knee injuries, as well as Pilates at the gym and the workplace, and for the performing arts and sport. This is truly the one-stop guide for Pilates novices as well as those hoping to consolidate what they already know.
Download or read book Your Ultimate Pilates Body Challenge written by Brooke Siler and published by Broadway. This book was released on 2006 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces a program that is designed to incorporate Pilates-conscious movements into every aspect of daily life, shows how to maximize workouts on standard gym equipment, and describes four target-specific mat routines.
Download or read book Pilates Mat Training written by Shirley Sugimura Archer and published by Healthy Learning. This book was released on 2004 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains the proper technique for 30 different exercises, along with the benefits and risks associated with each. Modifications are provided for various special populations, and sample workouts are included to help fitness professionals create balanced, safe routines. Exercise science is also covered as it applies to this fitness modality. Includes over 80 photographs and illustrations. Shirley Archer, J.D., M.A., is a certified Pilates and yoga instructor, group fitness instructor, and personal trainer, and has been a fitness professional for more than 20 years and a wellness professional for 14 years. She is a health educator with the Health Improvement Program at Stanford University School of Medicine. Archer is an international presenter and the author of numerous books.
Download or read book Pilates for Beginners written by Karter Sarah and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-10-14 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No matter your fitness level―whether you're in great shape or have never set foot in a gym―learning to do Pilates means going back to the basics. Teaching you core Pilates exercises and easy sequences, Pilates for Beginners is the ultimate starter guide to confidently practice Pilates at home. From your first time on the mat to finishing a complete sequence, Pilates for Beginners develops your Pilates regimen with a progressive, easy-to-follow program. Complete with clear instructions, and tips to do the exercises right, Pilates for Beginners is your go-to reference to keep your body supple and mobile, and add more life to your years. Pilates is a source of lifelong energy, strength, and flexibility for both your mind and body. Start building your practice and feel the difference with step-by-step guidance and exercises from Pilates for Beginners.
Download or read book Pilates Illustrated written by Portia J. Page and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2010-11-17 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pilates Illustrated is your guide to lengthening and strengthening muscles while improving posture, flexibility, and balance. Renowned instructor Portia Page shows you how to perform the essential movements, exercises, and mat work routines. You’ll also learn to incorporate equipment, such as a stability ball, stretch band, and Pilates ring, to isolate muscles for targeted results. Pilates Illustrated’s straightforward, highly visual approach and 13 predefined routines (including those for perfecting posture, low back care, morning energy, evening relaxation, and total-body strength) offer the quickest, and most effective way to experience the physical and mental benefits of Pilates. Throughout you’ll also find execution cues, modifications, and variations allowing you to immediately perform each exercise regardless of experience or skill level. With detailed instructions and hundreds of full-color photos, Pilates Illustrated will accompany you step by step on the path to improved health, strength, flexibility, energy, and relaxation. This is the exercise guide that you will turn to time and time again.
Download or read book Pilates Mat Personal Studio Guide written by Melinda Bryan, PT, Pilates Master and published by Pilates. This book was released on 2010 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For Basic Pilates Instruction get the PERSONAL STUDIO GUIDES™ recommended and utilized by Certified Pilates Instructors and their clients daily. Written by number one best selling author Melinda Bryan, founder and director of Performing Arts Physical Therapy & The Pilates Studio of Los Angeles, world renowned Physical Therapist, and Principal Pilates Master Teacher Trainer for over 20 years! Book are designed for everyone! With PICTURES to accompany every exercise the pocket sized PERSONAL STUDIO GUIDE is designed for anyone with basic Pilates knowledge and in good health. Intended for personal use at home or while exercising at any Pilates equipped fitness center. Perfect for use when access to private Pilates instruction is not feasible or convenient. Certified Pilates Instructors recommend these guides to traveling busy clients as a way to maintain their exercise program while on vacation or away on business. Now you can maintain your regular Pilates routine no matter where you are… No excuses… Books are not intended to replace professional Pilates Instruction by a Certified Pilates Instructor. One should always seek professional instruction from a Certified Pilates Instructor whenever possible. Personal Studio Guide (pocket books) available for Pilates Reformer, Pilates Mat, Pilates Cadillac, Pilates Barrels, and Pilates Chairs… Collect all 5 PERSONAL STUDIO GUIDES™ here today!
