Ellie Hermans Pilates Props Workbook Illustrated Step by Step Guide
Ellie Hermans Pilates Props Workbook Illustrated Step by Step Guide
This book details each prop’s unique characteristics and explains how it can enhance Pilates in its own way: the magic circles tone arms, the small ball held between the legs shapes thighs, the foam roller stretches the chest and shoulders, and the large exercise ball builds core stability.
The author guides the reader step by step through photo sequences of specially designed exercises as well as variations on traditional Pilates movements. Each series takes full advantage of the different props’ abilities to produce results in less time and with less strain.
A bonus chapter describes the author’s Pilates Springboard, an inexpensive and space-saving variation of the classic Pilates Cadillac. This make-it-yourself piece of equipment provides the same full-body workout as large studio equipment but at a fraction of the cost.
User Ratings and Reviews
2 Stars Did not include springboard chapter
I think this is a well done book and it is useful. However, the reason I ordered it was for the bonus chapter about the springboard and the book I received did not have this chapter in it. The information about the book did and still does indicate that this chapter is in the book. I was very disappointed.
4 Stars props to Ellie!
This is a fun book–at once, simple enough for at-home use by average Pilates doers if you will, but also a good reference for shaking things up (ok, entertaining) when you teach.
5 Stars Ellie Herman’s Pilates Props Workbook: Illustrated Step-by-Step Guide
I highly recommend this book. It has so many ways to optimize your pilate’s workouts. My trainer is also using many of the ideas from this book.
5 Stars Best Book for Joint Injury Rehabiliation
This is an excellent Pilates props book. I guess it’s the best one, since it may be the only one.
More importantly from my perspective with a chronic rotator cuff problem, it has the best exercises on the topic. Rotator cuff exercises are majorly boring. I never got the point of using therapeutic bands since I couldn’t feel anything happening and the repetitions are tedious. I think that’s the case with all the stabilizer muscles, except for those in the abdomen. You can’t really tell when they’re working, although you sure know when they aren’t.
Anyway, this book definitely has the best rotator cuff rehab exercises and some good variations with photos. There only are a few books on the topic or that show such exercises. Trust me that this one is the best, since I’ve dealt with the wretched problem for years and am starting to show more patient improvement now.;-)
There also are very good back and knee and other exercises for recovering from joint or spine injuries, as well as for general fitness. I like the back stuff better than some of the books devoted to that topic, including a few that come from a yoga perspective.
As usual, Amazon has the best prices and shipping policy. Ordered on a Thurs, arrived on Mon morning with standard, free shipping. Amazing!
4 Stars A Great book to use in conjunction with studio Pilates
This book is a very good one to use if you are doing regular studio pilates with an instructor. I am really emphatic that form is critical and this book is a useful reminder of the sequence of exercises once the precise form issues are explained by your instructor. For relatively experienced pilates students it provides useful guides to establish a home-based routine to support work with your instructor. Recommended.
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