Pilates Books

A Pilates Primer The Millennium Edition

by Carol on February 23, 2009

Product Description This Millenium Edition includes the only two published works of Joseph Pilates. Newly copyrighted, edited and revised, this book makes available in one volume all of his early Twentieth Century philosophies, principles, and theories about health and fitness, as well as the exercises, poses, and instructions fundamental to his exciting fitness program. He [...]

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Product Description Body Control Pilates® for the full nine months of pregnancy and beyond. Pilates specializes in building core muscles to create a “girdle of strength.” This is crucially important in pregnancy, when the body is under tremendous stress and strain by the added weight and changes in posture. Pilates Pregnancy Guide features a series [...]

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Anatomy of Pilates

by Carol on January 31, 2009

Product Description Created by Joseph Pilates during the early 20th century, Pilates is used by millions today to improve their physical and mental well-being. Much of its appeal lies in its simple, low-impact approach, which is ideal for injury prevention, rehabilitation, and general physical health. Based on a series of precise movements and the employment [...]

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Pilates for the Outdoor Athlete

by Carol on January 20, 2009

Pilates for the Outdoor Athlete Boasting more than 10 million American practitioners, Pilates has become a popular path to strength and flexibility. Now outdoor athletes can harness the core strengthening and cross training benefits of Pilates. Combining her love of Pilates, rock climbing, and snowboarding, Lauri Stricker has penned a user-friendly guide to boost outdoor [...]

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Ellie Hermans Pilates Reformer

by Carol on January 9, 2009

Product Description Finally a complete manual for the Universal Pilates Reformer by San Francisco Pilates expert Ellie Herman. This guide is meant for Pilates trainers and fitness professionals as well as for Pilates aficianados who want a deeper understanding for their own practice. This book takes you through classic Pilates Reformer repertoire as well as [...]

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Pilates – By Rael Isacowitz

by Carol on December 29, 2008

Product Description Strengthen, lengthen, and sculpt your muscles with the full range of Pilates exercises. In Pilates, world-renowned Pilates expert Rael Isacowitz shows you the same repertoire that he has used to train 10 Olympians, including U.S. figure skater Sasha Cohen and diver Wendy Williams, as well as an elite group of professional instructors who [...]

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Product Description Pilates is one of the fastest growing exercise trends. Now Ellie Herman, a renowned Pilates instructor and author, shows how to make Pilates more interesting and enjoyable. In this book, she introduces the reader to popular workout accessories that expand and amplify Pilates matwork exercises. This book details each prop’s unique characteristics and [...]

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Product Description Take your workout to the water! Possibly the world’s perfect exercise, water workouts provide a highly-effective, low-impact way to burn calories, build muscle, improve flexibility, and have some fun. International Swimming Hall of Fame board member and world masters champion Jane Katz uses a holistic approach to lead you to total body fitness, [...]

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Pilates on the Ball Workout

by Carol on December 7, 2008

Pilates on the Ball A Comprehensive Book and DVD Workout Features a 45-minute DVD and the bestselling book Pilates on the Ball • Includes a visual demonstration of selected exercises from the Pilates ball workout described in detail in the accompanying book • The book Pilates on the Ball has sold 90,000 copies since October [...]

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The Complete Book of Pilates for Men

by Carol on November 26, 2008

The Complete Book of Pilates for Men The Lifetime Plan for Strength Power and Peak Performance A comprehensive, take-anywhere exercise program designed to improve men’s strength, flexibility, balance, and posture Have years of office work wreaked havoc on your posture? Could your tennis or golf game use a boost? Do you appear or feel older [...]

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