by Carol on November 20, 2008
Pilates Body in Motion The most authoritative, step-by-step guide to Pilates available on the market. Popular for decades with dancers, athletes, and celebrities, the Pilates Method is the perfect equipment-free workout for a stronger, leaner, fitter body. With great emphasis on precision and awareness, not only is Pilates great for the body, but for the [...]
by Carol on November 5, 2008
Product Description Here’s the eagerly awaited companion DVD to the bestselling book Pilates for the Dressage Rider. As did the book, this DVD helps dressage riders develop the core strength, good posture and muscle flexibility integral to success in the saddle using Pilates exercises. Janice Dulak has compiled a program specially designed for the dressage [...]
by Carol on November 3, 2008
Product Description The Pilates craze has swept the nation, and everyone from celebrities to college students to homemakers are in on it.They know that Pilates can grant tremendous fitness benefits, that it can stretch and tone and strengthen, and that the exercises are fun to do.But most people aren’t aware that Pilates stretches can relieve [...]
by Carol on November 1, 2008
Abs on the Ball A Pilates Approach to Building Superb Abdominals Innovative abdominal exercises to help tone the abdomen, improve posture, and build a strong back using the Swiss exercise ball. Offers a 10-minute and 20-minute workout for all levels of fitness. Shows how the mobility of the ball targets underutilized muscles. Shows how traditional [...]
by Carol on October 29, 2008
Osteopilates Increase Bone Density Reduce Fracture Risk Look and Feel Great OsteoPilates recognizes that exercise is only one part of a four-part treatment plan that will build bone density, reduce fracture risk, and improve health for people who suffer from osteoporosis or are at risk for developing this condition. The four-part plan, presented in this [...]
by Carol on October 23, 2008
Product Description This book covers classical repertoire on the Pilates Cadillac as well as some originale exercises developed by Ellie Herman and her instructors over the last twenty years. For the complete Cadillac repertoire, buy Ellie Herman’s Pilates Springboard book to cover the roll back bar, arm springs and leg springs. Details: Amazon Rating: (3.5) [...]
by Carol on October 17, 2008
Product Description A manual for the Wunda Chair. This guide is meant for Pilates trainers and fitness professionals as well as for Pilates aficionados who want a deeper understanding of their own practice. The book takes you through the classic Wunda Chair repertoire as well as introducing original exercises devloped by Ellie Herman and her [...]
by Carol on October 13, 2008
Product Description How to perform all of the classic Pilates postures just about anywhere Joseph Pilates’s revolutionary methods for strengthening, toning, and even lengthening the body using modified yoga postures have become hugely popular all around the world. Now, celebrated Pilates expert Joan Breibart shows readers step by step how to perform Pilates’s classic postures [...]
by Carol on October 12, 2008
Product Description Develop a strong and flexible body that moves with ease and grace. With these 50 pilates exercise cards, you’ll enjoy invigorating exercise that targets areas which support good posture and long muscles. Without relying on machines, The Pilates Deck makes working out easy by incorporating mat exercises that progress from preparatory movements to [...]
by Carol on October 7, 2008
Product Description Ellie Herman’s Pilates Workbook on the Ball shows how proper use of the Physioball makes it easier to gain the strengthening and slimming effects of the Pilates technique. Originally developed for physical therapy patients, the ball is a low-impact, high-intensity fitness tool that adds fun, variety, and effectiveness to a workout session. A [...]