Download or read book My Pilates Guru written by Anya Hayes and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2012-04-23 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My Pilates Guru provides the reader with the ultimate in practical instruction by combining the benefits of a fully-illustrated book with a free companion iOS app: My Pilates Guru LITE. The book provides core illustrated theory and step-by-step guides to Pilates positions and exercises. All the exercises are heavily illustrated, making it easy for you to follow along at home, and the book provides in-depth instruction that takes you from the basics through to the more advanced exercises. The book is structured to give core theory and explain the history of Pilates, include instructions on the basic, beginner, intermediate and advanced positions, and help with designing your own sessions. The My Pilates Guru LITE application uniquely enhances the Pilates learning experience and is downloadable to your iPhone or iPad via the App Store. This allows you to take your Guru with you and get instruction wherever you choose to exercise. Its versatility allows you to design sessions that will suit your level of ability while making it easy to track your exercise history and monitor key aspects of your health. There is also the option to buy the My Pilates Guru app which unlocks further content to help you on your pilates journey.

Download or read book My Pilates Guru written by Anya Hayes and published by Walking Stick Press. This book was released on 2013-01-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your Ultimate Pilates Instructor! My Pilates Guru is a revolutionary new approach in health tuition. It offers the expert advice and step-by-step instruction of a fully illustrated book along with a free App that allows you to monitor your progress and access handy visual guides. Each exercise is explained with simple-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, which include common mistakes and related activities that will help you hone perfect technique and develop advanced skills. The FREE APP* is a key part of the My Guru experience. With it you can access a visual guide to all the My Guru instruction--wherever and whenever you need to. You can also build, adapt and save sessions as well as monitor your progress. Wherever you are, your Pilates Guru is there for you! *The My Pilates Guru app is for iPad and iPhone.

Download or read book My Pilates Guru written by Anya Hayes and published by Bounty Books. This book was released on 2015-06-18 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My Pilates Guru provides the reader with the ultimate in practical instruction by combining the benefits of a fully-illustrated book with a free instructional app. The book provides core illustrated theory and step-by-step guides to Pilates positions and exercises. All the exercises are heavily illustrated, making it easy for you to follow along at home, and the book provides in-depth instruction that takes you from the basics through to the more advanced exercises. The book is structured to give core theory and explain the history of Pilates, include instructions on the basic, beginner, intermediate and advanced positions, and help with designing your own sessions. The My Guru application uniquely enhances the Pilates learning experience by giving you a free application that is downloadable onto your iPhone or iPad via the App Store. This allows you to take your Guru with you and get instruction wherever you choose to exercise. Its versatility allows you to design sessions that will suit your level of ability while making it easy to track your exercise history and monitor key aspects of your health.

Download or read book Analyzing Scoliosis written by Erin Myers and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2019-01-04 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pilates Instructors: Are you prepared to work with clients who have scoliosis? Acquire the tools you need to create an effective lesson for your client's unique body. Analyzing Scoliosis will teach you how to: *Diagram your client's scoliosis*Use proper padding while exercising *Measure your client's spine using a scoliometer *Apply movement principles backed by medical research *Expand upon your existing Pilates knowledge by identifying muscle groups affected by scoliosis to determine the best course of action for your client Whether you've been working with scoliosis clients for years or have just met your first one, Analyzing Scoliosis will help you develop the skills you need to become a renowned, respected Pilates Instructor who knows how to masterfully handle scoliosis clients--improving their curves and keeping them out of pain...".groundbreaking, comprehensive...a required read for your entire staff." -Jennifer Gianni, Founder of FusionPilatesEDU.com..".delivers a foundation for understanding scoliosis that is especially helpful to the PMA-CPT who is interested in advancing their knowledge."-Amy Beversdorf, MFA, PMA-CPT..".easy-to-follow guidelines give hope, build confidence, and create results..." -Jeannine Corbell, Balanced Body Master Instructor..".perfect for those of us dealing with scoliosis clients on a daily basis."-Dede Brignardello, Level IV Pilates Instructor, Romana's Pilates

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 Cassey Ho s Hot Body Year Round written by Cassey Ho and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2015-04-07 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cassey Ho, internationally renowned fitness instructor, is known for her irresistibly popular workout videos which have been shared millions of times online. She runs the #1 women's fitness channel on YouTube, Blogilates. Her unique format, POP Pilates© is a fusion of ab-chiseling, butt lifting, total body sculpting exercises that are performed using only your bodyweight. Cassey's personality is bubbly, inspiring, and infectious. But don't let the smile fool you - her workouts will leave you sweating and sore for days. By following Ho's super effective workout plans and clean-eating recipes, you will transform your body towards a stronger, sleeker, and happier version of you. Hot Body Year Round is your ULTIMATE exercise and nutrition guide to living a fit, happy, and healthy life while sculpting your HOTTEST body. Cassey will show you how to stay motivated throughout the year, no matter what the challenges are. You will get: - 120 of Cassey's BEST total body transforming exercises - The complete POP Pilates exercise library - fully photographed and easy to follow - 20 full length workouts - 40 brand new, ridiculously delicious & nutritious recipes - Foods for beautiful hair, skin, and nails - 4 complete clean eating meal plans & grocery lists that complement each season - Cassey's personal daily meal plan - Motivational tips to stay inspired year-round - 256 pages of full color, glossy inspiration

Download or read book Pilates for Pregnancy written by Anya Hayes and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-08-23 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pilates for Pregnancy is a straight talking, woman-to-woman exercise guide, focusing on pelvic floor and core strength, to improve your health, mood and energy during pregnancy. Clear, step-by-step Pilates exercises, tailored for the demands of each trimester, show you how to: - improve your posture as your bump grows - protect your back – especially when lifting older children - optimise the position of your baby for a better birth experience - help you release tension and create a positive mindset for birth - reconnect and restore your core postnatally, focusing on your pelvic floor muscles – including for Caesarean recovery. You'll find helpful advice and motivational tips from mums throughout, explaining how much Pilates improved their strength, birth experience and postnatal recovery, to help you prepare physically and mentally for your new arrival.

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 for Everyone written by Micki Havard and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-07-20 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pilates benefits every body--including yours! Pilates is exercise for your mind, body, and spirit, but what if your body won't cooperate? How can you take advantage of all Pilates has to offer--strengthening your core, enhancing your flexibility, and even improving your posture--if you think you're too old or too big or too physically unable to perform the Hundred, the Shoulder Bridge, or the Double-Leg Stretch? No matter what your age, size, or physical ability is, you can do every exercise in Pilates for Everyone. Each Pilates exercise shows the typical movements for gaining the physical and mental benefits from that exercise. Then each exercise offers at least three variations performed by people just like you to help you find the right modification that fits who you are. This way, no matter which version you perform, you're going to reach similar goals. Pilates for Everyone includes these features: • 50 step-by-step exercises for specific body areas • Step-by-step modifications for every exercise • 10 routines that combine exercises from the book for maximum benefits • Expert advice from Micki Havard on how to get the most out of your practice ––– “I’m a lead instructor trainer for Merrithew and Stott Pilates. I have spent more than two decades sharing the passion of Pilates and movements with my students and aspiring new instructors. Micki Havard has included in this book exercises and modifications suitable for everyone’s needs. Micki knows how to deliver key principles so you can practice Pilates safely at home. I find Micki’s book easy to follow and inspiring. Her guidance will make everyone strong!” Thicha Srivisal Pilates expert www.breathepilates.com.sg @thichapilates ––– “It’s about time this book was written by Micki. Her insights in fitness, Pilates, and well-being are to be revered. Micki’s perseverance on this journey to inspire and empower others is to be embraced. With her work, she encourages others to achieve their fullest potential through her belief in them, the Pilates method, and her wealth of knowledge. Literally ANY body can benePHIT from MickiPHIT. Coming from years of experience, she has channeled all of her knowledge and experience into writing this book for everyBODY. Taking away the layers of perceived obstacles by people’s mindset, anyBODY can do it—and she shows you how in this fabulous book.” Debbie Robbins Founder of Air Control Pilates www.aircontrolpilates.com @aircontrolpilates ––– “This book is an incredible resource for learning movement in a way that is accessible for EVERY body no matter what stage of life you are in. Micki gives clear and detailed directions, with so many options for modifications. Her exercises are easy for you to follow and will help you achieve your goals. I love the way the photos and descriptions speak to a diverse population. Micki Havard’s expert teaching will give you the confidence and strength to exercise consistently and enjoy the work every time you do it!” Jill Harris Owner of Informed Body Creator of FitSprings www.fitsprings.com @jillharrispilates ––– “Pilates for Everyone written by Micki Havard is exactly what the title implies. Micki doesn’t just use words but shows readers that the statement in the title is indeed true. This vibrant book that warmly welcomes the reader into the world of Pilates clearly explains how each exercise is executed. The models, who we also learn about their background, are not Pilates statues but actual everyday people who show that Pilates can be done by everyone. The breakdown of the book—the workouts, variations, modifications, and adjustments—are excellent and show the reader that at whatever fitness level they’re at, they too can move with strength and joy!” Michelle DuVall Creator of Barre Variations www.barrevariations.com @barrevariations

Download or read book Get Started Pilates written by Anya Hayes and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-01-17 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Become a Pilates pro with Get Started: Pilates, part of a new series of learning guides from DK where nothing is assumed and everything is explained. Each course follows the same structure: start simple and learn the basics, build on what you've learned, and then show off your new skills! Get Started: Pilates teaches complete beginners the skills needed to master 70 Pilates poses and 9 sequences. Start simple with basic poses like leg and spine stretches, build on them with the mini bridges and side kicks, and take it further with exercises like "climb like a tree" and "the swan." With step-by-step pictures and practice exercises to keep you on the right track, Get Started: Pilates will help you learn your new skill in no time. More than any other series on the market, DK's Get Started aims to provide the reader with carefully structured learning and a classroom approach to teaching that allows you to build your own course from practical lessons and themed projects. Each book begins by answering fundamental questions, identifying an essential starter kit of tools and equipment, and explaining how to build a course. The book then divides into subject areas, with key techniques for each area demonstrated through visual glossaries and step-by-steps, followed by graded projects with annotated instructions and an assessment of how to build on achievements. Let DK be the perfect one-on-one tutor you never had: patient, illuminating, inspiring - always at hand to point you in the right direction so you can achieve your potential.

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 Pilates Express written by Lynne Robinson and published by Kyle Books. This book was released on 2022-01-06 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The Queen of Pilates' - The Times 'Lynne is the undisputed First Lady of Pilates' - The Observer 40 quick-fix Pilates workouts to fit into your daily schedule Suitable for all fitness levels, these 10-minute mini workouts are each designed for a different part of your day - morning, noon and evening. Starting with The New Fundamentals, Lynne Robinson's programme features more than 100 illustrated step-by-step exercises, many of which are brand new to Pilates. As well as increasing your strength and flexibility, there are dedicated exercises to boost your immune system and improve the efficiency of your breathing. You'll also discover how Pilates can benefit both your mental and physical health, helping you to reset your lifestyle, cope with stress and restore balance in your body. Whether you want to lose weight, improve your fitness or tone up, this essential guide will help you integrate Pilates into your daily life and achieve your goals.

Download or read book The Supermum Myth written by Anya Hayes and published by White Ladder. This book was released on 2017-09-08 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stop feeling like a failure, and start enjoying motherhood| Addresses the idea of 'Supermum', showing how unhelpful it is to try and reach unrealistic perfection Deals with negative emotions many mums feel: anxiety, self-doubt, guilt, and teaches them to change their thinking methods Uses proven techniques such as CBT, mindfulness and narrative therapies to empower mums to change their mindset and feel happier Teaches mums to focus on THEIR strengths and stop comparing themselves to others |Empowers mums to stop feeling like they're not good enough, as they strive to be 'Supermum' - and start having confidence in their parenting. Uses CBT, mindfulness and narrative therapies to dismiss negative thoughts, learn to stop comparing yourself to others and to be a happier mum.|As mums, we've all had that feeling of "not being good enough", not measuring up to expectations of how we should be doing - where parenting is concerned this is a really unhelpful trap to fall into, and doesn't help you or your children. It can lead to feelings of anxiety, guilt and failure. Especially if you're attaining to be an unrealistic figure: Supermum. What if you were able to dwell on the good stuff rather than the bad? To have confidence in your decisions, trust your gut, and let go of your skewed vision of 'perfect parenting'? The key is to find a way to navigate through any unhelpful thought patterns, to find a more positive, healthier outlook. This is a book for those seeking to find that shift in perception: to turn around your negative mindset, to view your own achievements in a different light, to be kinder to yourself. It uses CBT, mindfulness and other established therapies to help you to rebuild your confidence in your own parenting style and drown out the niggling competitive doubts. The sooner you do this, the sooner you can enjoy parenting your kids, and they will thank you for it. Embracing the imperfect, being good enough. With easy-to-follow activities combining a blend of other psychological strategies, the book walks you through exactly how to unpick your bad thinking habits. Author Anya Hayes and clinical psychologist Dr Rachel Andrew give you in-the-moment solutions to common parenting flashpoints, as well as enabling you to create robust, positive and flexible ways to approach parenting decisions in the future.

Download or read book Pilates for Men written by Sean Vigue and published by Sean Vigue . This book was released on 2018-04-05 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The #1 Bestselling Fitness Book from International Fitness Instructor Sean Vigue! Sean has helped millions of guy of all ages and fitness levels become stronger and healthier with Pilates...why not YOU? This all fitness levels, easy to follow total Pilates training manual includes 35 dynamic Pilates mat exercises (only your body weight is needed. No equipment necessary.) complete with color photos, descriptions and add-ons/modifications so you'll get a great workout no matter your age or fitness level. There's also 6 complete Pilates workouts (beginner, intermediate, advanced, hard abs, strong back, athletic training) so you can get moving right away and reaping the many benefits of adding Pilates to your life: strength, control, endurance, flexibility, massive core strength, agility, focus and pure POWER. You can also train directly with Sean as all of the 6 workouts have been filmed and added to his popular YouTube channel with links in the book. It's always Sean's goal to make getting in incredible shape as convenient, effective and fun as possible. Never underestimate the importance of cross training (combining of various exercises and workouts to work various parts of the body) so Sean has included an exclusive training program (link provided) which includes 10 different diverse and challenging workouts from Power Yoga to Cardio Core. You will never get bored with your workouts! Pilates is the perfect stand alone workout or can be added into your current routines. It's super convenient and can be done anywhere and anytime according to your schedule and will dramatically enhance your performance on every level, for EVERY sport and EVERY activity....Pilates has you covered!

Download or read book Standing Pilates written by Joan Breibart and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2010-12-07 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perform Pilates postures just about anywhere-- and get faster results! Joseph Pilates's revolutionary methods of strengthening, toning, and even lengthening the body have become hugely popular all around the world. Now, in Standing Pilates, celebrated Pilates expert Joan Breibart takes Pilates off the floor, showing you step by step how to perform classic postures while standing or sitting. Breibart, the creator of the first Pilates exercise video, has transformed traditional Pilates floor exercises into a new workout that frees you to perform postures any time, anywhere, without mats, balls, or workout gear. This groundbreaking new method uses your own body weight to help you achieve faster, longer-lasting results. You get clear instruction on how to increase your focus, develop proper form, and strengthen and tone your body more easily and efficiently. Plus, Breibart gives you valuable tips on improving your technique, making modifications to the postures, and varying each exercise to take things up a notch. No matter your current fitness level, Standing Pilates is the revolutionary new way to reshape your body and reach your fitness goals in less time. This exciting new book: * Features black-and-white photographs throughout that fully illustrate each exercise * Explains how to exercise smarter to get the body you want * Provides fundamentals and foundations for retraining your brain to move your body correctly to improve your balance and form * Presents testimonials from fitness professionals on the benefits of Standing Pilates * Includes up-to-date contact lists for certified Pilates instructors, those also certified in Standing Pilates, and Pilates Certifying Studios

Download or read book The Everything Pilates Book written by Amy Taylor Alpers and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-12-15 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the fitness craze that's right for everyone! Whether you're a ballerina or a couch potato, a mountain biker or a fitness novice, you can do Pilates - and reap its amazing benefits. Perfect for building stronger, leaner, more flexible muscles, relieving stress, and achieving full body health, the Pilates method is a revolutionary program that has the power to transform lives. Written by the founders of the internationally renowned studio, The Pilates Center, The Everything Pilates Book gives you all you need to start doing Pilates in your own home - and choose a studio that's right for you. The book provides step-by-step instruction on how to do such incredible exercises as the Spine Stretch, the Roll-Up, and the Swan, as well as more than 100 clear photographs that make it easy to get started. The Everything Pilates Book helps you: Create a supple, powerful body Prevent osteoporosis Reduce the risk of injury Establish proper posture Increase strength and flexibility Tone abs Alleviate back pain No matter of your physical condition, The Everything Pilates Book can help you take control of your body.

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.