The Pilates Bible
This book is chock full of how-to instructions for everything from prone beats to press ups, the cat and the mermaid. (Bill RobertsonHalifax Star Phoenix2010-12-18)When a book calls itself the bible of anything, it better cover all the bases. The Pilates Bible is a comprehensive, illustrated reference focusing on Pilates matwork, as developed by Body Control Pilates. It builds on Joseph Pilates' original work, with a brief section of exercises on the traditional Pilates equipment. It also highlights how this fitness staple can be applied to everyday activities for people in different stages of life. The book covers beginner, intermediate and advanced mat programs in great depth. It educates the readers in proper starting positions and basic principles to be followed by more challenging exercises. The fundamentals and beginner programs would be beneficial for anyone starting out with Pilates, with or without a trainer. It would also be useful as a refresher, or for a personal trainer to incorporate Pilates movements. (Lena GreerImpact Magazine2010-12-31)Even though everyone seems to be putting it on the "not" side of the hot/not ledger, you can't beat Pilates for toning the body. Expand your practice beyond the weekly class with a new book called The Pilates Bible written by three expert instructors. The book is packed with easy-to-follow photographs, detailed instructions and tips for becoming more adept. The authors have designed a range of workout sessions lasting 20 to 30 minutes, 40 to 50 minutes and 60 to 70 minutes. All you need to get started at home--besides the book--is a non-slip mat, a towel, a pillow and a stretch band. Suitable for all ages. (Calgary Herald2011-01-06)Wondering what Pilates is all about? With the most current information and exercises, students from beginners to advanced will find this fully illustrated, color guide to be of value. Easy-to-follow photographs, detailed instructions, and descriptions of what each exercise is designed to do help readers follow along at their own pace with routines varying from 20 to 70 minutes. Helpful "Watch Points" are included to provide students with tips on posture and body alignment during poses. This easy-to-follow format may even get a couch potato to give Pilates a try. (Taste for Life2011-01-01)An exceptional resource for beginners and professionals alike....  Whether you just want to learn about this wonderful exercise form, a novice looking for additional guidance, or an old hand hoping to increase your repertoire and skill level, this book will not disappoint. The dictionary definition for "bible" (spelled in lower case) is: any book, reference work, periodical, etc., accepted as authoritative, informative, and reliable. The Pilates Bible certainly meets all of these criteria, and lives up to hype that it is the best book on the subject to date. (Susannah KentVitality Magazine2011-04-30)