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Pilates For Dummies

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Pilates For Dummies by Ellie Herman is a practical guide designed to introduce beginners to Pilates, focusing on enhancing your health and wellness through improved strength, flexibility, and posture. The book breaks down Pilates techniques into easily understandable steps, featuring clear instructions and helpful illustrations. It's an excellent resource for anyone looking to incorporate Pilates into their fitness routine for holistic benefits.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Looking to enhance your physical fitness or improve your core strength? This guide serves as an accessible entry point into the world of Pilates, offering clear instructions and illustrations. Ideal for beginners and enthusiasts alike, it helps you integrate Pilates into your daily routine, boosting overall health and well-being.

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Pilates For Dummies

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Get your Pilates on—no gym membership required!

Pilates For Dummies teaches you the principles of the Pilates Method of stretching, exercising, and breathing, for amazing fitness results. The book guides you through basic, intermediate, and advanced mat exercises. It’s packed with exercises to help you target problem areas, gain strength and flexibility, heal injuries, and feel better than ever. With step-by-step exercises and illustrations, this book shows you how to get the most out of your mat-based Pilates routines, in the comfort of your home or wherever you’re exercising. You’ll also find over 100 photographs and illustrations to ensure mastery of each movement. Lead a stronger, healthier life, with Pilates.

  • Get step-by-step instructions on exercises targeted at toning problem areas like abs, arms, legs and more.
  • Find the right Pilates class for you and learn where to buy equipment, such as small balls, large balls, and Thera bands.
  • Combine Pilates with other forms of exercise.
  • Build your own home Pilates program to work out safely and with confidence.

Anyone, of any age or fitness level, can start practicing Pilates. Pilates For Dummies will help you live a stronger, healthier life.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119907381

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 October 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 185.0mm

Height: 231.0mm

Weight: 522g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Ellie Herman, holds a Master of Science degree in Acupuncture and is a master Pilates Method trainer. She has taught Pilates for 35 years, and authored ten books on the subject. Herman invented the Pilates Springboard, manufactured by Balanced Body and sold worldwide for the past 20 years.

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