Publisher's Synopsis
No matter your fitness level-whether you're in great shape or have never set foot in a gym-learning to do Pilates means going back to the basics. Teaching you core Pilates exercises and easy sequences, Pilates for Beginners is the ultimate starter guide to confidently practice Pilates at home.
Here is a preview of what you will learn in this book.....
- The history of Pilates
- Two basic fundamentals of Pilates
- Standing Roll-Down
- Dynamic Core Plank Series
- Thigh Stretch
- Kneeling Side Kick
There are also special sections on Pilates for new mothers and children, people with problems such as osteoarthritis, back pain and knee injuries, as well as Pilates at the gym and the workplace, and for the performing arts and sport. This is truly the one-stop guide for Pilates novices as well as those hoping to consolidate what they already know.
