Pilates Perfect The Complete Guide to Pilates Exercise at Home

by Daniels, Dianne; Peck, Peter Field

• ISBN13: 9781578261475
• ISBN10: 1578261473
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-08-21
• Publisher: Hatherleigh Press

Summary

Improve your posture, increase your flexibility, flatten your abs, and boost your energy withPilates Perfect--The complete guide to Pilates exercise at home. Fitness professional and Pilates instructorDianne Danielshas combined two cutting-edge exercise methods, Pilates and Feldenkrais, to create a revolutionary workout program that produces real results for people of all fitness levels--from Pilates veterans to those who thought they'd never be able to do a Pilates routine--in just three workouts a week. WithPilates Perfectyou will: Develop a stronger core Increase your energy levelsBuild longer, leaner muscles Stand taller with better posture Improve your flexibility Pilates Perfectis for everyone! These exercises that can be done at home--with little or no need to purchase equipment. With its "Power It Up" or "Power It Down" options, every exercise can be customized to your current fitness level. Everyone from beginners to serious exercisers will find a workout that's just right.

Author Biography

Dianne Daniels, MA,holds a Master of Science degree from Columbia University and an undergraduate degree from Cornell University. A former health educator with the New York City Department for Aging, she has developed exercise programs for individuals of all ages. A Feldendkrais practitioner, Pilates instructor, Yoga teacher and personal trainer, Ms. Daniels has taught academic and practical courses for fitness professionals since 1992. She is the author of the highly praised Exercises for Osteoporosis.

Table of Contents

Why This Pilates Book Is Different	p. 9
Power Pilates Is for Everyone	p. 13
How Pilates Changes Your Body	p. 17
Preparing for the Workout	p. 23
Learning the Basics	p. 35
Form and Alignment	p. 50
The Secrets to Good Pilates Technique	p. 61
The Release Movements	p. 101
The Mat Exercises	p. 115
The Ball Exercises	p. 197
The Workouts	p. 244
Strategies for Improving	p. 250
Addendum	p. 254
List of Exercises by Chapter
Glossary of Terms
Resources
About the Author
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