Pilates
By: by Linda Paden, DPT
Series: Idiot's guides; Idiot's guides
Publisher: Alpha, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc.
Published: 2014
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 282
ISBN-13: 9781615646517
Copyright date: 2014
Subjects: Pilates method; Exercise
Description: Pilates is one of the healthiest activities you can do for your body. Using this full-color, highly-visual book for beginners 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.--
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Pilates essentials. What is pilates ; Alignment ; Pilates essential practice; title: Pilates mat exercises. On your back ; On your side ; Seated ; On your stomach ; Plank and all fours ; Standing; title: Pilates equipment exercises. The ring ; Arm weights ; Band or pole ; Large ball ; Foam roller; title: Pilates routines. Total-body programs ; Sports programs ; To the point: short routines.