10 Step Pilates

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This book will give 10 unique fifteen-minute Pilates sessions to get you through your day. [Read more]

15 Minute Everyday Pilates (Book and DVD)

$14.98

No time to exercise? No problem! DK's new 15-Minute Fitness series gives you all the tools you need to squeeze regular exercise into your life. This fantastic new format offers: four detailed gatefolds for easy, step-by-step instruction; a DVD to walk you through each routine; and a fully-illustrated, fully-annotated book to help you perfect your technique. Choose one of four complete mini-workouts each day to target a specific part of the body, and to strengthen, stretch, and build your way to a more toned, more healthy you. [Read more]

A Morning Cup of Pilates

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A Morning Cup of Pilates : One 15-minute Routine to Invigorate the Body, Mind & Spirit by Marsha K. Dorman Spi Published in 2004 by Sweetwater Press [Read more]

A Pilates' Primer

$13.48

This edition combines two of Joseph Pilates published works in one volume. Contrology is the complete coordination of mind, body and spirit, wrote Joseph Pilates. In Return to Life, first published in 1945, Pilates defines the concept of Contrology with specific advice regarding posture, body mechanics, correct breathing, spinal flexibility and physical education. He demonstrates his original 34 mat exercises, which are now basic repertoire in Pilates training. Each exercise is demonstrated by Pilates himself at the age of 60 in a series of photos accompanied by detailed instructions. Your Health, originally published in 1934, explains Joseph Pilates early theories about health and fitness. Its a fascinating look into the mind of the man who revolutionized fitness, and whose teachings form the foundation of a discipline now embraced by fitness enthusiasts, health educators, rehabilitation specialists, and exercise trainers around the world. Black and white, paperback, 158 pages. [Read more]

Body Control Pilates Back Book

$27.48

Backache will affect at least three in five of us during our lives, but with the right excercise this need not be the case for you! By using this Body Control Pilates training programme to strengthen your deep core muscles and to improve your postural alignment and body awareness, you can help prevent problems occurring and alleviate existing conditions. Body Control Pilates enjoys an excellent tackling back problems and has strong support from doctors, osteopaths, physiotherapists and chiropractors. The Back Book has been written by a world-leading team of Pilates experts, with years of experience in dealing with back pain. [Read more]

Coffee-Break Pilates

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Coffee-Break Pilates : 5-Minute Routines You Can Do Anywhere to Tone Your Body, Relieve Stress, and Boost Your Energy by Alan Herdman Published in 2003 by Fair Winds Press [Read more]

Complete Guide to Pilates Yoga Meditation Stress Relief

$3.48

Complete Guide to Pilates, Yoga, Meditation & Stress Relief Enhance your physical and mental well-being with this selection of powerful exercises and practices. You will discover how to clear your mind of everyday clutter, energize your body, and strike out on a new path that will bring harmony and clam to your life. [Read more]

Complete Idiot's Guide to the Pilates Method

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This book teaches the basics of the Pilates method of fitness, a whole body workout that strengthens the abs and back and straightens the posture. Practiced worldwide by dance companies, physical therapists, and health clubs, the method is especially good for pregnant women, for people who have special fitness needs because of chronic back pain, joint stress, or obesity, and for anyone wishing to prevent osteoporosis. [Read more]

Ellie Herman's Pilates Props Workbook

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Pilates is one of the fastest growing exercise trends. Now Ellie Herman, a renowned Pilates instructor and author, shows how to make Pilates more interesting and enjoyable. In this book, she introduces the reader to popular workout accessories that expand and amplify Pilates matwork exercises.This book details each prop's unique characteristics and explains how it can enhance Pilates in its own way: the magic circles tone arms, the small ball held between the legs shapes thighs, the foam roller stretches the chest and shoulders, and the large exercise ball builds core stability.The author guides the reader step by step through photo sequences of specially designed exercises as well as variations on traditional Pilates movements. Each series takes full advantage of the different props' abilities to produce results in less time and with less strain. A bonus chapter describes the author's Pilates Springboard, an inexpensive and space-saving variation of the classic Pilates Cadillac. Th... [Read more]

Ellie Herman's Pilates Workbook on the Ball

$12.98

Ellie Herman's Pilates Workbook on the Ball shows how proper use of the Physioball makes it easier to gain the strengthening and slimming effects of the Pilates technique. Originally developed for physical therapy patients, the ball is a low-impact, high-intensity fitness tool that adds fun, variety, and effectiveness to a workout session. A certified Pilates instructor for ten years, Herman offers comprehensive aerobics and exercise routines utilizing the ball to reposition classic Pilates exercises. By combining the ball with Pilates, Herman demonstrates how to strengthen key muscles while slimming and shaping the body in easy-to-follow photo sequences. The exercises are appropriate for both beginners and for more advanced Pilates practitioners. Published with a convenient lay-flat binding, over 200 photos are included to precisely demonstrate proper techniques and abbreviated movements to help beginners get started. Ellie Herman's Pilates Workbook on the Ball offers a straightfor... [Read more]

Emily Kelly's Commonsense Pilates

$4.48

A clear and compelling at home guide to developing a longer, leaner, healthier body with fast and long lasting results. [Read more]

Jennifer Kries' Pilates Plus Method

$6.98

A REVOLUTIONARY NEW WORKOUT The Method is a fresh new combination of Eastern yoga principles, Pilates, dance techniques, and strength training. This unique program starts from and focuses on the abdominals-creating core strength-and in one hour gives you a total body workout from head to toe. Kries' years of teaching and dancing, as well as her wildly popular video series, have helped her develop a cohesive program that is unlike any workout on the market. Both accessible and rigorous, JENNIFER KRIES' PILATES PLUS METHOD will give you the body you want in the easiest way possible, including: * Flat, firm abs with no strenuous sit-ups or crunches * Defined buns with no lunges, squats, or machines * Lean, sculpted legs and thighs with no high impact aerobics * Toned and trimmed arms without heavy weights or boring repetitions * And more! The secret to the world's most beautiful bodies is out- JENNIFER KRIES' PILATES PLUS METHOD. In just one hour a week, Kries bri... [Read more]

La Mujer De Pilatos/ Pilate's Wife

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La Mujer De Pilatos/ Pilate's Wife : A Novel of the Roman Empire by Antoinette May Tra Published in 2007 by Urano [Read more]

Manual de pilates. Suelo basico (color + DVD)

$51.48

Indicado para cualquier persona, independientemente de su edad y condici?n f?sica, el m?todo Pilates tonifica globalmente todo el cuerpo y al mismo tiempo se consigue una postura correcta. Este manual introduce los fundamentos del m?todo Pilates para realizar una pr?ctica correcta y adaptada a las necesidades de cada persona. En la primera parte del libro se presentan los conceptos te?ricos que permitir?n abordar con ?xito los ejercicios de la segunda. Asimismo, se desarrollan sesiones tipo que sirven como ejemplo de progresi?n en la pr?ctica. [Read more]

Metodo Pilates En Casa

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Metodo Pilates En Casa by Kellina Stewart Edition 1 Published in 2002 by Parramon [Read more]

Morning Pilates Workouts (Morning Workouts)

$14.48

A Pilates routine for every morning schedule! You already know that morning workouts are the best way to exercise regularly, manage weight, and energize your day. Morning Pilates Workouts makes it easy to maximize the benefits of your early-day routine no matter what your energy level is or how much time you have to spare. Nine workout options include light, moderate, and high-effort routines lasting for 20, 40, and 60 minutes. Numerous poses, warm-up options, and breathing techniques allow you to reduce stress and improve flexibility. Along with nutrition advice and tips to improve your environment, Morning Pilates Workouts provides all you need to reinvigorate your morning routines. Morning Pilates Workouts is part of the Morning Workout series, books designed to help you get in tune with both mind and body, stay motivated, and improve your morning exercise experience. [Read more]

My First Book of Pilates

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My First Book of Pilates Published in 2003 by Barnes and Noble [Read more]

PeeWee Pilates

$15.98

Though she yearns for her pre-pregnancy figure, a new mother has little time to devote to exercise; attending to the needs of a newborn is a full-time job. A revolutionary postnatal fitness program, Pee Wee Pilates gives new mothers what no other fitness program or book has to date: a quick and proven method they can do at home to whip their postpartum body gently back into shape and enrich their babies at the same time. Pilates targets the areas most affected by pregnancy (abdomen, hips, lower back, and buttocks), so new moms will get results fast without having to leave homes or carve out huge chunks of time. Simultaneously, because the baby is incorporated into the Pilates movements, women get to enjoy a loving and fun interaction with their babies. Unlike other mother/baby fitness programs, however, baby is far more than just a prop; the exercises in Pee Wee Pilates are designed specifically to help foster a little one's development and attachment to mother. Developed by one of ... [Read more]

Pilates

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Strengthen, lengthen, and sculpt your muscles with the full range of Pilates exercises. In Pilates, world-renowned Pilates expert Rael Isacowitz shows you the same repertoire that he has used to train 10 Olympians, including U.S. figure skater Sasha Cohen and diver Wendy Williams, as well as an elite group of professional instructors who work with celebrities and athletes around the world. Starting with the foundation for all the exercises, Pilates presents an in-depth treatment of mat work, including photo illustrations and detailed breathing instruction to help you perform the movements correctly. A unique set of challenging exercise sequences allows the movements to flow in one continuous motion. Following mat work, where most books stop entirely, Pilates just gets going. The same depth of instruction and photo illustrations are applied to the full range of Pilates apparatus: Reformer Cadillac Step and ladder barrels Magic circle Wunda chair Ped-a-pul Arm chair... [Read more]

Pilates

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The most authoritative, step-by-step guide to Pilates available on the market. Popular for decades with dancers, athletes, and celebrities, the Pilates Method is the perfect equipment-free workout for a stronger, leaner, fitter body. With great emphasis on precision and awareness, not only is Pilates great for the body, but for the mind as well. Using step-by-step mat-work exercises and a wide range of programs, from beginner to advanced, Pilate's Mind and Body is the only practical guide that shows you all of the proper steps to follow and how to avoid common mistakes in your conditioning. [Read more]

Pilates and Pregnancy

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From the creator of the award-winning Prenatal and Post-natal Pilates DVD comes Pilates and Pregnancy. Unlike other pregnancy exercise books, Sarah Picot's Pilates and Pregnancy workbook is interactive and combines an exercise workbook with a pregnancy journal. Write a letter to your unborn baby, keep track of prenatal test results, read fun facts about your pregnancy all while staying toned, preparing your body for labor and getting your figure back faster after delivery. [Read more]

Pilates Body Conditioning - A Program Based on the Techniques of Joseph Pilates

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The world is rediscovering the Pilates method as a great way to get into top physical shape. This photo-illustrated manual points the way to a toned and flexible body, following the time-proven Pilates "thinking exercise" routines. Approximately 75 years ago, calling on the mind to work precisely with body muscles, Joseph Pilates developed exercises that produce flatter stomachs, longer limbs, stronger backs, and the poise of a dancer. This book takes men and women of all ages and abilities through the fundamentals of good posture, then presents warm-up exercises, followed by a complete regimen of exercises for every important muscle of the body. Captioned step-by-step full-color photo illustrations demonstrate each exercise. [Read more]

Pilates Body in Motion Deck

$11.98

The Pilates Deck provides a simple, take-anywhere exercise program that delivers a lean, sculpted body, increased abdominal and lower back strength, and improved posture in weeks! Full-color, step-by-step photographs guide you through three complete programs, leading you to the next step in fitness whether you are a beginner or an experienced Pilates student. [Read more]

Pilates Directory

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Pilates Directory by Alan Herdman Spi Published in 2004 by Book Sales [Read more]

Pilates for Beginners

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An easy-to-follow, stand-up guide to 30 of the most popular Pilates exercises, each designed to streamline and tone your body. There is no need to use Pilates equipment, and the program is suitable for all levels of fitness.Stand Pilates for Beginners at eye level or beside your exercise matTurn to the beginning of the workout and follow the colorful step-by-step photographs and clearly captioned textFlip the page to begin the next exercise in the programAdjust the level of difficulty by following the guidelines providedIncludes practical health advice, cautions, and suggestions for modifying the exercises to ensure complete safety [Read more]

Pilates For Dummies (Miniature Editions for Dummies (Running Press))

$6.98

Developed by Joseph Pilates during World War I, Pilates is a conditioning regimen that tones the body, improves posture, increases flexibility, and improves well-being. This miniature primer reviews its philosophy, history, and benefits, with illustrations of basic, intermediate, and advanced movements. [Read more]

Pilates for Every Body

$3.48

Stand a full inch taller, lose inches at your waist and thighs, and feel more energetic than ever-- in just 21 days! Pilates sculpts and stretches every muscle in your body through a unique series of fluid, yogalike exercises, without stress or strain. It has emerged as the most effective way to flatten your stomach and abs. But Pilates does so much more. Many dancers and athletes use Pilates to condition their bodies, improve performance, and protect their joints. Now you can practice this form of exercise at home-- and enjoy lasting benefits.In Pilates for Every Body, Denise Austin-- star of The Daily Workout, the number one fitness show in America-- leads you through a total Pilates-based conditioning program that will strengthen, lengthen, and tone your entire body.* Select from Denise's versatile, progressive workouts, from beginner to advanced.* If you're short on time, choose from quick-and-easy routines of 10 minutes or less for the abs, hips, thighs, butt, legs, back, and u... [Read more]

Pilates for Fragile Backs

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Safe Techniques to Reduce Pain, Build Strength, and Speed Recovery Studies suggest that proactive strengthening and flexibility-recovery exercises can speed healing after spine surgery. Whether you?re preparing for or recovering from spinal surgery, recuperating from a back injury, or just dealing with a back that has "issues," this book offers an effective program to help you manage pain and regain strength and mobility. These exercises modify traditional Pilates routines to accommodate partially immobilized spines, making this routine safe and effective therapy for your fragile back. The exercises are designed to not compromise a spinal fusion. Instead, they will do what Pilates exercises do best?stretch, strengthen, and tone the trunk with precise positioning and movement, while avoiding potentially dangerous repetition and overexertion.  "Pilates for Fragile Backs is an excellent program for people who have had spinal fusion. The simple but e... [Read more]

Pilates for Life

$19.48

Pilates for Life by Darcy Bussell Published in 2007 by Penguin Global [Read more]

Pilates for Men

$14.48

Unleash the Power of PilatesFrom Tiger Woods to the Cleveland Indians to the toughest linebackers in the NFL, professional athletes and Hollywood celebrities are using Pilates to gain explosive strength, increase their range of motion, and build stamina and energy.Now, men everywhere can reap the incredible benefits of Pilates with the Pilates for Men workout. Based on the groundbreaking IM=X (Integrated Movement eXercise) principles created by Elyse McNergney, it is a cross-conditioning system that adds resistance training and core stabilization to traditional Pilates moves.Designed to make Pilates more athletic and fitness oriented, Pilates for Men is a solid program based on the science of muscle recruitment and fatigue that promotes functional training–thus, strengthening muscle synergies, reducing your risk of injury, and improving your game.With Pilates for Men you will:?Build muscle and reduce body fat?Improve flexibility and gain core strength?Revitalize your energ... [Read more]

Pilates for Men

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Originally developed to help soldiers wounded in World War I regain strength and flexibility, Pilates now has a devoted following, including many professional dancers and athletes. And more and more health-conscious men are turning to Pilates to strengthen the body’s core, increase muscle power and suppleness, address posture and stress-related conditions, and speed recovery from injury. Aided by 250 color photographs revealing proper technique, one of the world’s most celebrated Pilates instructors presents basic, intermediate, and advanced workouts, including sport-specific programs for golf, tennis, running, cycling, and many more, as well as advice for constructing a customized personal fitness plan. [Read more]

Pilates for Pregnancy

$12.98

From the author of the best-selling The Pilates Difference comes this gentle exercise program designed to keep women fit and healthy throughout pregnancy. With its focus on strengthening the back and building abdominal and pelvic muscles, pilates is one of the best ways to make labor more comfortable and recover more quickly. The easy-to-follow, fully illustrated exercises are designed to suit bodily changes from the first to the ninth month, and even continue into the post-natal stages to help women regain their figures. Also, learn breathing techniques to aid relaxation. With these calming workouts plus tips on nutrition and safety, maintaining a toned body while expecting has never been easier. [Read more]

Pilates Fusion

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A healthy body, clear mind, and soaring spirit are now within reach in Pilates Fusion -- a holistic approach to one of the most beneficial fitness practices today. Melding the best of Pilates with Eastern philosophy, Pilates Fusion features over 50 fully illustrated stretching, breathing, and mat-based exercises matched with meditative visualizations to awaken the spirit while strengthening the body. Pilates instructor Shirley Sugimura Archer provides tips on setting up a practice space, pointers on correct execution, and enlightening counsel on the mind-body-spirit connection. The concealed Wire-O lay-flat binding makes the book easy to use while practicing. Offering simple exercises for those just starting out along with more advanced forms, plus sequences tailored to meet specific needs, Pilates Fusion makes it easy to become fit and feel fantastic -- inside and out. [Read more]

Pilates on the Ball

$24.48

A unique and exciting synthesis of two highly acclaimed fitness techniques: Pilates Method and the Swiss exercise ball.• Non-impact Pilates exercises on the ball can be adapted for all levels of ability, from fitness trainers and weekend athletes to those healing from injury or chronic back pain. • Shows how to practice Pilates techniques without expensive equipment.• Profusely illustrated with black-and-white photographs for maximal learning.The Pilates Method of body conditioning is a highly effective workout technique that strengthens the body while engaging the mind. Developed in the early twentieth century by accomplished boxer and gymnast Joseph Pilates, the Pilates Method aligns the body; builds long, lean muscles; and develops core abdominal strength. Many lifestyle and fitness magazines have named Pilates the hottest workout of the decade.? In a first-of-its-kind fusion, Pilates on the Ball merges the principles and exercises of the highly e... [Read more]

Pilates Personal Trainer Back Strengthening Workout

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The easy starter program outlined here teaches Pilates exercises that are appropriate for strengthening the back in a safe and healthy manner. Dozens of photo sequences are featured in a simple-to-use lay-flat binding. [Read more]

Pilates Personal Trainer Getting Started with Stretching Workout

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Ideal for beginners, Pilates exercises in this book offer a gentle workout of light strength movements and key stretches. An easy-to-use format includes step-by-step photo sequences and a lay-flat binding. [Read more]

Pilates Personal Trainer Powerhouse Abs Workout

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These specially designed Pilates exercises show how to flatten and shape the abdominal muscles. A series of two-page, step-by-step photo sequences clearly illustrate each exercise, and the lay-flat binding format makes this book easy to use. [Read more]

Pilates Personal Trainer Thighs and Butt Workout

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General Pilates books do not necessarily address each person’s individual needs. This targeted workout to shape and slim the thighs and buttocks includes material on proper technique and outlines how Pilates enthusiasts can add this workout to their overall Pilates exercise routines. The 100 step-by-step photo sequences in a lay-flat binding makes this book easy to use. [Read more]

Pilates Plus

$12.98

No one over 50 escapes without one or more physical problems: joint pain, osteoporosis, arthritic hands, pelvic floor weakness, circulation problems, hip replacement surgery... Fortunately, Pilates is the perfect exercise system for relieving the pain, discomfort, and limited mobility that come with all of the above. Now, with Pilates Plus--an approach specifically adapted for later life by a world-renowned expert--older men and women can achieve a degree of flexibility they haven't enjoyed since their 20s. Exercises targeted to specific areas, as well as a gentle top-to-toe daily workout, make it the ideal plan for seniors--even those who haven't exercised in decades. And the surprisingly early results it achieves will make every user a convert to Pilates for life. [Read more]

Pilates Pregnanacy Guide

$19.48

Body Control Pilates? for the full nine months of pregnancy and beyond. Pilates specializes in building core muscles to create a "girdle of strength." This is crucially important in pregnancy, when the body is under tremendous stress and strain by the added weight and changes in posture. Pilates Pregnancy Guide features a series of exercises tailored to condition these core muscles for a more comfortable pregnancy, an easier labor and a faster recovery. Suitable for women at all fitness levels -- with or without Pilates experience -- this book provides a comprehensive program during the entire period of pregnancy, with exercises specific to each trimester. Features include: Preparing for pregnancy The benefits of Pilates during pregnancy The basics of Body Control Pilates? A program for the first six weeks after the birth A continuing program for staying in shape. Workout menus designed for each stage of the pregnancy offer recommended exercises complete with... [Read more]

Pilates with DVD

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Pilates with DVD by Top That Editors Published in 2005 by Top That! Publishing [Read more]

Pilates Workbook

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Pilates Workbook offers a straightforward way to learn Joseph Pilates’s authentic techniques. Unlike other books based on Pilates’s teachings, this book illustrates the core matwork movements exactly as he intended them to be performed. Divided into two sections, Pilates Workbook begins with 15 two-page spreads that answer readers’ questions about Pilates and the core principles of the program. The bulk of the book is then dedicated to the exercises. Readers learn each movement by simply following the photographic sequences and explanatory captions. Published with a convenient lay-flat binding, there are over 200 photos to precisely demonstrate proper techniques and abbreviated movements to help beginners get started. [Read more]

Pilates' Return to Life Through Contrology

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First published in 1945, this new printing of the first major publication by Joseph H. Pilates and William J. Miller details the exercises, poses, and instructions fundamental to the matwork developed by Joseph and Clara Pilates. Based on his concepts of a balanced body and mind and drawn from the approach espoused by the early Greeks, these are the exercises that currently sustain a worldwide revolution in fitness strategies and exercise techniques. Readers will learn the original 34 exercises that Pilates taught to his students, many of whom have become exercise gurus in their own right. These carefully designed exercises are the result of decades of scientific study, experimentation and research into the variety of physical ills that upset the balance of body and mind. In this book, readers will learn the exercises that Joseph Pilates recommended to accompany the basic advice regarding posture, body mechanics, correct breathing, spinal flexibility, and physical education. [Read more]

Post-Pregnancy Pilates

$15.48

Target and tone your post-pregnancy trouble zones. Every new mother struggles to lose those extra pounds, regain her energy, and cope with the stresses of motherhood. Karrie Adamany, a mother and Pilates instructor, explains how Pilates is uniquely able to address the problem areas for women after they give birth, with its attention to strengthening and toning "the core"-the abdominal muscles, lower back, and buttocks-while also relieving tension and balancing mood. With a straightforward and friendly voice of experience, Adamany guides new moms through four fitness stages after pregnancy with unique workouts that help restore the body after giving birth; melt away excess weight; tone and strengthen ab, butt, and thigh muscles; renew strength and energy; and relieve common aches and pains. She even shows women how to take their training off the mat by providing Pilates-inspired tips for carrying a baby, breast-feeding positions, and improving posture while working or doi... [Read more]

Power-Up Pilates (52 Brilliant Ideas) (52 Brilliant Ideas)

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Power-Up Pilates (52 Brilliant Ideas) (52 Brilliant Ideas) by Steve Shipside Rev Ed Published in 2004 by Infinite Ideas Limited [Read more]

Powers Pilates

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Powers Pilates : Stefanie Powers' Guide to Longevity and Well-being Through Pilates by Stefanie Powers Published in 2005 by Fireside [Read more]

The Complete Book of Pilates for Men

$15.98

A comprehensive, take-anywhere exercise program designed to improve men's strength, flexibility, balance, and posture Have years of office work wreaked havoc on your posture? Could your tennis or golf game use a boost? Do you appear or feel older than your age? Or do you carry yourself in a manner that expresses strength, power, and peak performance to everyone around you? In recent years, Pilates has become a popular exercise program, especially among women. Many books on the subject show lithe female bodies stretched across their covers. Top Pilates instructor Daniel Lyon Jr. aims to break the preconception that Pilates only benefits and appeals to women. "This couldn't be further from the truth," he asserts. "Joseph Pilates was a cigar-smoking boxer, acrobat, and gymnast, and he developed his exercise program from that background for men first." Likewise, Lyon designed this book specifically with men in mind, as the number of male Pilates practitioners -- amo... [Read more]

The Complete Classic Pilates Method

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Pilates is known the world over as a dynamic form of mind-body exercise, the benefits of which everyone can enjoy. Pilates' original program, however, has usually been taught to those of above-average fitness. This dynamic interpretation of his classic method brings 32 physically demanding exercises within everyone's reach for total mental and physical conditioning. With an emphasis on clarity, effectiveness, and safety, it is a fresh exploration of Pilates that will bring an advanced understanding of the method to all levels of exercisers. [Read more]

The Complete Guide to Joseph H. Pilates' Techniques of Physical Conditioning

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Created by Joseph Pilates almost 80 years ago, this popular exercise regimen combines elements of yoga and bodywork to strengthen the core muscles of the abdomen while increasing flexibility in the legs, arms, and smaller muscle groups. Long embraced by dancers, Pilates has been adopted by professional athletes. This book covers Joseph Pilates's complete floor program. Introductory chapters outline the history and philosophy of Pilates, including the eight principles of the method. The book guides readers through basic, intermediate, and advanced routines, with detailed descriptions of each exercise and nearly 200 step-by-step photographs. A special chapter lists exercises for alleviating specific conditions such as back, ankle, and shoulder pain. Worksheets allow readers to monitor their progress. [Read more]

The Golfer's Guide to Pilates

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Pilates has become the premier training choice for top golfers. Now, The Golfer’s Guide to Pilates offers an affordable and convenient way for all golfers to gain the benefits of this popular conditioning method. The book's player-tested program develops the essential building blocks of golf fitness — precise and powerful movements. Breaking down the physiology involved in golf mechanics, the author explains why endless practice swings and conventional strength training often fail to result in lower scores, while Pilate's unique combination of strength, flexibility, balance, and mental focus work together perfectly to maximize one's swing. A true step-by-step guide with a single goal in mind — lowering one's scores — The Golfer’s Guide to Pilates teaches exercises that directly address and improve the player's abilities in every aspect of the game. [Read more]

The Little Pilates Book

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Pilates is not new--ballet dancers have been using it since the 1920s--but this discipline has won many more recent adherents as exercisers discover its numerous benefits, especially its ability to increase abdominal strength. The handy Little Pilates Book presents the philosophy, advantages, and history of Pilates; a "Pilatespeak" glossary that decodes the terminology you'll hear in a Pilates class; and 15 exercises. Each exercise has clear, step-by-step instructions, including tips and modifications, and illustrations of each position of each move. Be sure to study the eight "Guiding Principles" so you perform the exercises correctly. Erika Dillman (not a Pilates instructor, but an exerciser and writer who discovered Pilates and loves it) answers many basic questions, like what to wear, what kind of mat to use, and how many minutes to spend on each exercise.Dillman wisely recommends using her book as an adjunct to a Pilates class or private lessons, not as a co... [Read more]

The Pilates Back Book

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The Pilates craze has swept the nation, and everyone from celebrities to college students to homemakers are in on it. They know that Pilates can grant tremendous fitness benefits, that it can stretch and tone and strengthen, and that the exercises are fun to do. But most people aren't aware that Pilates stretches can relieve pain, too.Back pain is the number one cause for missing work in America. Millions of people suffer from back pain and are unable to find relief from drugs or surgery. Pilates is a collection of exercises for strengthening the spine, and it can relieve chronic neck, back, and shoulder pain for good. The Pilates Back Book is the first book to highlight the pain-relieving properties of Pilates. Readers will discover: -The link between muscles and back pain-and how to use that knowledge to prevent further injury. -How to design a personal Pilates program for specific types of pain. -Exactly how to do the Pilates stretches through lavish full-color photos. [Read more]

The Pilates Body

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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 balan... [Read more]

The Pilates Deck

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Develop a strong and flexible body that moves with ease and grace. With these 50 pilates exercise cards, you'll enjoy invigorating exercise that targets areas which support good posture and long muscles. Without relying on machines, The Pilates Deck makes working out easy by incorporating mat exercises that progress from preparatory movements to advanced sequences. [Read more]

The Pilates Difference

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Pilates is recognized as one of the most effective forms of exercise for improving stamina, coordination, sttrength, general health, vitality, and concentration. "The Pilates Difference" brings this system of exercise-which is commonly practiced in gymes, studiors, and sports clubs-into a reader's own home. The book is suitable for beginners as well as for those already enrolled in a Pilates program. The unique matwork program presented in "The Pilates Difference" was developed by top Pilates instructor Jennifere Dufton. Before detailing the easy-to-follow, three-level Pilates program, Dufton discusses the philosophy behind Pilates and its overall mind and body benefits. A descript of each exercise is accompanied by full-color photographs, which clearly illustrate correct positioning for each sequence. Specific body benefits for each exercise are explained, modifications to the exercises are offered, cautions are given, and important points are made... [Read more]

The Pilates Method of Physical and Mental Conditioning

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No other exercise system has transformed the American fitness scene as irresistibly as the Pilates method?a group of unique movements that creates a remarkable change in the way you look, feel, and think. First developed by Joseph Pilates ninety years ago and known for decades only to a select group of devotees in the world of theater and dance, Pilates has grown exponentially to attract legions of fans who swear by the method as a way to rejuvenate and sculpt their bodies and focus their minds. And why these legions of fans? Because Pilates works. Published originally in 1980, The Pilates Method of Physical and Mental Conditioning was the first book of its kind: This is the book that brought Pilates out of the elite studios and into the lives of millions of Americans. Clear and easy to follow, this photo-filled text is the ideal way for a beginner to absorb a totally new concept of fitness. At the same time, the book?s authenticity and completeness make it an essential and challeng... [Read more]

The Pilates Powerhouse

$3.48

An exercise routine embraced by professional dancers for over fifty years, Pilates is now the hottest and most talked about fitness trend since the running shoe. The perfect blend of Yoga and Nautilus, Pilates concentrates on building strength and flexibility, improving coordination, balance, and posture, and increasing stamina. All Pilates movements are initiated by muscles in the abdominal area (known as the powerhouse) and are designed to work the smaller muscles that support larger ones, while stretching and lengthening the entire muscular package. A low-impact yet highly intense workout, Pilates is ideal for everyone, young or old, those who are extremely fit or out of shape, as well as those who have chronic pain, injuries, or asthma.Illustrated with over 100 black-and-white photographs, The Pilates Powerhouse brings this time-efficient and highly effective means to get and stay in shape into the home, without the need for expensive classes and elaborate equipment. Using only ... [Read more]

The Pilates Pregnancy

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A wonderful conditioning exercise for women of all shapes and sizes, Pilates is now recognized as one of the best overall exercises for the pregnant body as well. A low-impact and relaxing exercise regimen, Pilates doesn't divert blood flow from the growing fetus. As important, Pilates strengthens the abdominal muscles known as the "powerhouse," making it easier for new mothers to recover from childbirth and regain their pre-pregnancy waistline.Working with Dr. Uzzi Reiss, a prominent Los Angeles-based gynecologist and obstetrician, Mari Winsor has developed the first mat-based Pilates routine for pregnant women, bringing this time-efficient and highly effective means to get and stay in shape into the home. Illustrated with 100 black-and-white photographs, the exercises in The Pilates Pregnancy are gentle on the body and easy to do at any stage of pregnancy. [Read more]

The Pilates Workout Journal

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Health and fitness experts agree that keeping track of exercise habits helps to improve performance and motivates a person to continue an exercise regimen. Based on the hugely-popular book that introduced readers to mat-based Pilates, The Pilates Workout Journal will help all readers-from beginners to more advanced Pilates enthusiasts alike-track the progress of their exercise routines. With inspirational quotes and training tips throughout, The Pilates Workout Journal is a practical, motivational tool to help readers get the most out of their Pilates workout. [Read more]

The Practical Encyclopedia of Yoga & Pilates

$31.98

A complete program for toning and stretching the body for all the family, including 50 specially devised safe and enjoyable exercises for children. [Read more]

Total Pilates

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Based on Ann Crowther's proven development of the Joseph Pilates system, this book presents simple, practical measures to improve health and well-being through a unique body-mind approach, combining exercise, diet, and relaxation. [Read more]

Total Pilates (Total Series)

$15.98

Pilates is a unique method of conditioning based on the philosophy that the body and mind must work together to achieve overall fitness. Total Pilates presents a system for losing weight, sculpting long, lean muscles, and reshaping the body from head to toe. Easy-to-follow with over 200 full-color photographs, the instructions demonstrate the role of the body frame, the importance of body alignment, and the effects of breathing on performance. [Read more]

Your Ultimate Pilates Body Challenge

$14.98

In this remarkable new program, Pilates instructor Brooke Siler once again revolutionizes the world of Pilates, reinventing how and where Pilates is performed, to take your fitness to a whole new level. Elegantly designed and beautifully illustrated, Your Ultimate Pilates Body Challenge takes a fresh approach to Pilates, challenging readers to rethink the way they move and to incorporate Pilates-conscious movements into every aspect of life:At the Gym: Siler takes you through a fun, rapid-fire circuit of machines that gets and keeps you in your cardio target zone. For the first time ever, you will learn how to use powerful Pilates techniques to maximize your workouts on standard gym equipment (StairMaster, treadmill, stationary bike, etc.).At Home: Siler steps up the at-home basics by applying Pilates’ principles to work with weights, bands, and non-accoutrement-based exercises.On the Mat: As so many readers and clients have requested, Siler has created four brand-new mat ... [Read more]