Download or read book The Little Book of Pilates written by Rachel Lawrence and published by Vie. This book was released on 2023-03-09 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delve into this introduction to the popular practice of Pilates and learn all you need to know to energize your mind, body and spirit Discover the wonders of Pilates with this easy-to-follow guide, filled with helpful tips and practical information on this low-impact yet highly effective exercise. This little book contains all you need to know to kick-start your at-home workout routine and improve posture, build strength and increase flexibility. Whether it's your first time on the mat or you're a seasoned pro, the teachings in these pages offer the benefits of Pilates to everyone, no matter your fitness level. Containing step-by-step instructions for a variety of workouts - from beginner to advanced level - this book is the ultimate guide to developing your fitness in the comfort of your home. This book includes: Breakdown of the Pilates system with guidance on the six core principles: concentration, control, centre, flow, precision and breathing Step-by-step instructions for 36 different Pilates exercises, with illustrations to guide you Uplifting quotations to inspire positive thinking and enhance your Pilates practice
Download or read book The Women s Health Big Book of Pilates written by Brooke Siler and published by Rodale. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Little Pilates Book written by Erika Dillman and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2001-09-30 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now you can enjoy the exercise many celebrities swear by, as you too become trim and fit with pilates. A holistic exercise designed to condition body and mind, pilates helps strengthen core muscles, improve posture and increase flexibility.
Download or read book My First Book of Pilates written by Rida Ouerghi and published by Walter Foster Jr. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduce your children to Pilates with My First Book of Pilates and encourage them to get to know their bodies through flexibility, coordination, and play. Featuring simple, colorful step-by-step guidance, My First Book of Pilates gives kids an introduction to the popular exercise program adults have enjoyed for so many years. A dozen poses have been specially selected for their efficacy and approachability. Each page compares one of the 12 poses to an example kids can understand, such as stretching like a swan, curling up like a hedgehog, or kicking like a frog. By learning about Pilates, kids can gain physical benefits such as better posture and improved strength and flexibility. But they can also gain a better awareness of their body, as well as develop a more relaxed state of mind by learning about this mindful practice. My First Book of Pilates is the perfect introduction to a balanced body for young children!
Download or read book The Pilates Effect written by Stacey Redfield and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2019-09-01 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The true story behind this fitness phenomenon and its long, controversy-plagued road to popular success. While millions today find the Pilates system helps to strengthen the core, improve posture, and recover from or prevent injuries and pain, Pilates has been clouded in controversy since the beginning. Its origin story is one of greed, ego, celebrities, and lies, with heated legal controversy that threatened the industry. In The Pilates Effect, Stacey Redfield and Sarah Holmes reveal the hidden history of Pilates. From humble beginnings, Joseph Pilates founded the groundbreaking regimen in New York City and worked closely with his partner Clara to rehabilitate and renew dancers who had been injured or were aging. Although Joseph’s core strengthening regimen was touted as “fifty years ahead of [its] time,” finance and health issues plagued Joe and Clara’s business. A small and devoted group of followers, including Carola Trier, would fight to spread the practice that they felt gave them a second chance at life and rehabilitated their bodies and souls. A fascinating and inspiring story of fitness in America, The Pilates Effect showcases the people and events that formed an iconic industry, and reveal how it offers positive change for everyday people regardless of gender, ethnicity, or background.
Download or read book The Little Book of Pilates written by GAIABOOKS INC. and published by Gaia. This book was released on 2022-07-28 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pilates is about uniting the mind and body as one, not only during the exercises, but throughout every other moment of our lives as well. With its 6 core principles of breath, concentration, control, precision, centre and flow, Pilates is a form of exercise that can become a way of life and improve your physical health as well as your mental and emotional wellbeing. The Little Book of Pilates will take you through each principle of Pilates, and show you how just practicing just a few exercises can have a positive impact on your day. Explore the history of Pilates, from how it was originally inspired by the movement of cats to how it has evolved over the years into a brilliant practice for physical conditioning and mindfulness, learn some simple Pilates movements to get you started, experience the effects of core breathing techniques and learn simple daily practices that will make you feel strong, calm and focused. The Little Book of Pilates is the perfect starting place for anyone new to the practice, or for those looking to incorporate the principles of Pilates into their daily life.
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 A Little Course in Knitting written by DK and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2013-01-17 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in PDF. Simply everything you need to know to learn something new; a practical and inspirational course in learning how to knit Ever wanted to learn how to knit but don't know where to begin? Take the first step with A Little Course in Knitting, part of a new series of learning guides from DK where nothing is assumed and everything is explained. Learn at your own pace, in your own time and in the comfort of your own home. Each course follows the same structure; start simple and learn the basics, build on what you've learnt and then show off your new skills! A Little Course in Knitting takes you from complete beginner to being able to make over 30 beautiful projects. Start simple with cushions and scraves, build on your skills with mittens and coasters and show off with hot water bottle covers and blankets. The step-by-step pictures show you what other courses only tell you and the practice projects keep you on the right track. A Little Course in Knitting will help you learn your new skill in no time.
Download or read book The Little Butt Thighs Workout Book written by Erika Dillman and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2007-09-03 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the newest "little book" in the series, it's easier than ever to get thinner thighs and a tighter tush. Line drawings throughout.
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 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 Pilates Workbook written by Michael King and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains the core principles and basic movements of the Pilates exerciseethod, and includes step-by-step explanations of each position.
Download or read book Pilates on the Go written by Margot Campbell and published by Hodder & Stoughton. This book was released on 2012-01-19 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At her Pilates on the go studio in London, Margot Campbell has designed a unique programme to help her clients to achieve their body shape and weight-loss goals. Combining the transformative techniques of Pilates, with aerobic exercise and diet advice, Margot has now adapted the programme so that everyone can follow it. No matter how busy you are, Pilates on the Go will help you achieve the results you've always wanted. The book includes: - Pilates on the go personal questionnaire - 14-day kick start plan to sculpt your body - 10-minute programmes to target arms, tummies and bottoms - 5-minute quickies for when you're really short of time - Pilates on the go toning tips for when you're out and about - Lifestyle, motivation and eating advice
Download or read book Secrets of Pilates written by Sally Searle and published by Ivy Press. This book was released on 2017-08-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you’re a professional dancer wanting to improve flexibility or a complete beginner, Secrets of Pilates offers a comprehensive introduction for anyone wanting to develop body strength, reduce stress levels and enhance both psychological and physical well-being. This illustrated guide will teach you to develop a mental awareness of how your body moves, resulting in a graceful posture, toned limbs and a firm abdomen in as little as ten minutes a day through a system of precise, focused exercises. Discover the history of Joseph Pilates’ exercise methods; be introduced to the basic principles of the Pilates program with in-depth analysis and step-by-step guidelines as you embark on the first steps on the path to a new physique and approach to life.
Download or read book The Little Book of Reiki written by Stephanie Drane and published by Summersdale. This book was released on 2023-02-09 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the benefits of reiki with this beginner's guide to what it is and how you can introduce the technique into your daily routine for a healthier, happier life Reiki is a Japanese complementary therapy with the aim of bringing balance and well-being to the body, mind and spirit. Drawing on the energy of the universe, it seeks to direct and apply this life force to restore health and harmony in the individual. Within these pages, you will find everything you need to know about this holistic healing practice, including: The history and etymology of reiki The five principles to live by What chakras are and how they are used in reiki How to set intentions and use visualization Techniques and exercises to practise self-reiki Step into the world of reiki and find out how you can tap into the energy around you and use it to nurture and nourish yourself physically, emotionally and spiritually.
Download or read book The Pilates Program for Everybody written by Carolan Brown and published by Reader's Digest Association. This book was released on 2004 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Pilates Path to Health written by Gary Calderone and published by Bibliocast. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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."
