Provides an illustrated guide for learning pilates, beginning with mat exercises and eventually moving to standing exercises, that will improve posture, increase flexibility, and lose weight.
[a beginner's guide to feeling cool, cultured and confident]
Morgan, Miranda
2003
Contains a background to how Pilates started, a simple guide to help you to find out how Pilates can help you, and illustrated, step-by-step descriptions of the main exercises.
Presents an introduction to Pilates and aids in the development of a personal fitness program with routines that focus on core stability, the back, arms and legs, and more.
An illustrated guide to Pilates that provides descriptions, instructions, and anatomical illustrations for more than forty-five exercises, and includes techniques for breathing, concentration, and self-awareness.
A guide to Pilates that explains how to create a fitness program for the home or gym, how to get the most out of mat-based Pilates routines, and how Pilates can help people become stronger, more in control, and less prone to injury.