Pilates for Wimps Total Fitness for the Partially Motivated

by DeLuca, Jennifer; Murdock, Peter

• ISBN13: 9780806992600
• ISBN10: 0806992603
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-10-01
• Publisher: Sterling

Summary

Wimps of the World--youcanwork out without being embarrassed. Here is Pilates broken down and made simple for those who want to get fit without becoming a gym rat. The bestselling Wimps series shows the way to Pilates success with the help of a certified, highly experienced instructor; easy-to-follow instructions; and a wealth of detailed, encouraging photographs of ordinary, average guys and gals mastering the technique. Begin toning and reshaping your body with basic mat exercises for the stomach, back, legs, and arms, plus powerhouse moves that work each area together. Choose from a menu of different options that relieve everyday problems, including the tension that builds while sitting at a computer all day. There's even a "no time to workout" workout. Pilates is truly a body-changing experience, and with this reassuring presentation, no wimp need miss out. About the Author : Jennifer DeLuca is Director, Senior Instructor and President of BodyTonic, Inc., in Brooklyn, New York. Jennifer has been a Certified Teacher of the Pilates Method of Body Conditioning since 1995, and has trained with Joseph Pilates's famed pupil, Romana Kryzanowska and other renowned instructors. Jennifer and BodyTonic have been featured in magazines such as Self, Allure, Glamour, New Woman, and TimeOut New York.

Table of Contents

Author's Preface	9	(11)
What Is a Pilates Wimp?	11	(2)
Getting Starred	13	(1)
Who Is Joe?	14	(2)
What Is the Pilates Mat?	16	(3)
Last Minute Tips	19	(1)
Knowledge Is Power	20	(5)
Instant Pilates (The Exercises)	25	(44)
Start Me Up!	26	(7)
The Stomach Series	33	(5)
Say Hello to Your Back	38	(5)
Legs: The Side Kick Series	43	(5)
The Final Hurdle	48	(6)
The Arm Series	54	(8)
The Wall to Finish	62	(7)
Fix-Its	69	(48)
The Computer Blues	70	(9)
Neck, Shoulder, and Lower Back Lock-Up	79	(7)
Mood Revitalizers	86	(7)
TV Exercises	93	(5)
The No-Time-to-Work-Out Workout	98	(12)
The Battle Against Stress and Fatigue	110	(7)
Bonus Points!	117	(20)
Beyond Instant Pilates (The Advanced Routine)	119	(14)
The Push-Ups	133	(1)
Arm Series Add-Ons	134	(3)
A Final Word	137	(1)
Index	138