The Complete Idiots Guide To The Pilates Method

Author : Karon Karter
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9780028639833
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Pilates Method written by Karon Karter and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains the Pilates attitude, technique, equipment, and the importance of posture and diet, and discusses how to teach others the Pilates method.

Author : Karon Karter
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 161564427X
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Pilates on the Mat written by Karon Karter and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-02-07 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All you need is a mat to reap the benefits of pilates. There's no excuse not to begin your at-home pilates practice! The book takes readers through the complete sequence of Pilates Mat exercises with photos and step-by-step instructions. Formal Pilates classes are enormously beneficial; however, they are also very expensive. Using The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Pilates on the Mat, readers can practice Pilates Mat exercises on their own--without all the expensive and intimidating equipment found in the studio or gym. Pilates is a fitness phenomenon that's been around for nearly 100 years. Through a series of strength and stretching exercises, it builds core body strength, improves posture, relieves pain, alleviates symptoms of serious chronic diseases, and has a positive impact on all of the vital systems--all while building a connection between the body and the mind. Along the way, fitness expert Karon Karter gives readers: • A Pilates primer: how and why the method works on every body, inside and out. • Basics for better breathing and posture. • Safe instruction for flexing toward your healthiest self. • Expert advice on Pilates Mat exercises and using simple equipment, such as the Magic Circle. • Poses and postures to increase range of motion, bone density, respiration, circulation, and muscle control. • Exercises for toning muscles and melting fat, making the body look lean, healthy, and younger.

Author : Karon Karter
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781101597835
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Pilates on the Mat written by Karon Karter and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The 'anywhere' regimen that strengthens and tones without equipment"--Cover.

Author : Karon Karter
Publisher : Alpha Books
ISBN 13 : 9781592572663
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Body Ball Fitness written by Karon Karter and published by Alpha Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Body Ball FitnessIllustrated introduces readers to the stability ball, the latest craze to roll out and a balancing act worth trying. Body balls roll several exercises into one- balance and strength training. Karon Karter, author The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Pilates Method(00286239839), draws on her fourteen years as a movement and Pilates instructor to teach readers total body workouts. Whether they re trying the ball for the first time or expanding their repertoire, this book offers dozens of illustrated exercises to tighten and tone. Includes- Three complete workouts of 10-12 exercises each, for varying fitness levels An additional complete 'Pilates on the ball' workout of 10-12 exercises A series of restorative stretches to ease muscles and that aching back Hundreds of helpful, informative photographs

Author : Ellie Herman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118069676
Total Pages : 371 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pilates For Dummies written by Ellie Herman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-04-18 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A user-friendly guide that teaches you the origins and philosophy of the Pilates method and helps you set realistic fitness goals and custom tailor a program Once the secret fitness weapon of professional dancers, athletes, and movie stars, Pilates is sweeping the country and becoming more popular than ever. If half of what its many fans claim is true, then it’s easy to see why. Combining elements of yoga, dance, gymnastics, and boxing, along with many original movements, Pilates exercises build muscle tone, improve flexibility and balance, lengthen the spine, increase body awareness, and repair past injuries. Most people who’ve done it, even for a short time, say they feel stronger and more energized, centered, and physically confident than ever before. They also like having the flat tummies, tight buns, and long lean thighs of a dancer. Pilates For Dummies is your gentle introduction to the Pilates method without the high cost of private instruction. Packed with easy-to-follow exercises an plenty of photos, it helps you develop your own Pilates fitness program to do at home or in the gym and how to use eight basic Pilates principles to get the most out of your mat-based routines. With this practical guide by your side, you can: Look and feel better than ever Get stronger, more flexible, in control, and less prone to injury Target and tone problem areas Tone and strengthen your abs, buns, thighs, and arms Repair chronic stress and sports injuries Whether you’re just starting out with Pilates or know a few exercises and want to learn more, the book covers: Basic, intermediate, and advanced mat exercises How to use Pilates exercise equipment and accessories How to target specific areas of your body including the stomach, back, thighs, and chest Pilates for the pregnant and recently pregnant body How Pilates can help heal injuries and reform your posture The fun of combining Pilates with other forms of exercise, including yoga, swimming, aerobics, and more Additionally, you’ll learn simple ways to incorporate Pilates into your everyday life, changes you can expect to see from practicing Pilates, and questions to ask if you decide to join a Pilates studio or hire a Pilates instructor. Get your copy of Pilates For Dummies to start designing a Pilates fitness program just for you.

Author : Allan Menezes
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780646357676
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Guide to the Pilates Method written by Allan Menezes and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Allan Menezes
Publisher : Hunter House
ISBN 13 : 9780897934381
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Guide to Joseph H. Pilates' Techniques of Physical Conditioning written by Allan Menezes and published by Hunter House. This book was released on 2004 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive and easy-to-follow, this original Pilates best-seller produces real results. It includes three levels of workouts and six routines that provide something for every person who wants the strength, flexibility, fitness and pain relief that have made Pilates workouts so popular. Pilates exercises offer a complete fitness system. They combine key elements of yoga and bodywork with original techniques that strengthen the "core" muscles of the torso while increasing flexibility throughout the body. Rather than building bulk, the techniques create sculpted muscles, reduce stress and increase energy. Special Features of this Book * A thorough introduction to the history and philosophy of Pilates' techniques * Detailed descriptions of 115 Pilates exercises in basic, intermediate and advanced routines * 176 step-by-step photographs illustrating the exercises * A special chapter on pain relief for back, knees, hips, shoulders, ankles and feet * A special section for athletes, with strength-building and flexibility exercises This New Edition Includes Special Sections on * The Stamina Stretch-to increase breathing capacity and support core abdominal muscles * The B-Line Core-to give support for routines, a trimmer waist and relief from back pain * How to change the way you walk to prevent back pain and tension headaches * Back-strengthening routines for rotational sports like golf, tennis and racquetball * Upper-body exercises for computer users Most Pilates books don't address the different needs of beginners, advanced practitioners and athletes-but this book is different. Written by a former top college athlete, it can be used by both beginners and instructors to complement sports-training programs. The exercises are also perfect for people who simply want to get in shape. Use this book as your personal training manual as you explore your fitness potential to the fullest!

Author : Linda Paden
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1615646523
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pilates written by Linda Paden and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-12-02 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pilates is one of the healthiest activities you can do for your body. Using this full-color, highly-visual book for beginners, Idiot's Guides: Pilates 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.

Author : Miranda Bass
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9780330412377
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.7X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Classic Pilates Method written by Miranda Bass and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2005 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lynne Robinson and Body Control Pilates have brought Joseph Pilates' original teachings to a vast international readership, creating exercise programmes that are famed for their clarity, effectiveness and safety.

Author : Dr. Melinda Bryan, DPT, Principal Pilates Master Teacher Trainer
Publisher : The Pilates Studio® of Los Angeles
ISBN 13 : 0983437467
Total Pages : 619 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Complete Pilates System Instructor Training Manual (English Edition) written by Dr. Melinda Bryan, DPT, Principal Pilates Master Teacher Trainer and published by The Pilates Studio® of Los Angeles. This book was released on 2012-06-19 with total page 619 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Pilates Instructor Training Manual, anchored in the legacy of Joseph Pilates is the definitive manual for Pilates instructor certification. It is the official manual for Pilates instructor certification. Since its introduction in 1992, in conjunction with the launch of The Pilates Studio® of Los Angeles' first authentic Pilates certification program, this manual, authored by Dr. Melinda Bryan, has established the benchmark for Pilates instruction. It faithfully presents the authentic Pilates method as handed down from Joseph Pilates safeguarding the continuity and purity of the foundational principles. Encompassing the entire spectrum of the Pilates system, Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chairs, and Barrels, this manual is designed for instructors at every level, seeking to deepen their practice and teaching skills. Comprehensive Coverage: Encompasses all aspects of Pilates training, including Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chairs, Barrels, and more. Author: Dr. Melinda Bryan, a Principal Pilates Master Teacher Trainer renowned for her expertise. Multilingual Availability: Available in multiple languages to cater to a global audience. Online Program Alignment: Harmonizes with the Pilates Certification Online program for cohesive learning. Author Credentials: Explore Dr.Melinda Bryan's contributions to Pilates and view her credentials at PilatesWorldDirectory.com. This manual is an essential resource for instructors looking to deepen their understanding and practice of Pilates, representing the culmination of classical Pilates instruction and the gold standard in the industry.