Science of Pilates

Name: Science of Pilates
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241580578
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Understand the Anatomy and Physiology to Perfect Your Practice

By Tracy Ward

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Science of Pilates by Tracy Ward delves into the principles and techniques behind Pilates, exploring its benefits for the body and mind. The book offers a comprehensive guide on how Pilates can enhance physical strength, flexibility, and mental well-being, backed by scientific insights. With clear explanations and illustrations, it is an invaluable resource for those looking to understand and master Pilates in their fitness journey.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're keen to explore the scientific principles behind Pilates, understand how it benefits your body, and improve your technique. It’s perfect for those interested in delving deeper into the health and wellness advantages of Pilates, whether you're a beginner looking to start or an experienced practitioner aiming to enhance your workouts.

Science of Pilates

Description

Explore the physiology of every Pilates exercise in unrivalled detail, and learn the science needed to maximise the benefits of Pilates to body and mind.

Take your Pilates practice to the next level with a deep dive into the body motions needed to perfect more than 100 exercises.

Every exercise is anatomised in step-by-step artworks highlighting the correct muscles to activate, and the angles and alignments needed to perform each move correctly and safely.

Research shows that performing Pilates can tone and strengthen muscles, train the core, improve flexibility, balance, and mobility, help reduce stress, and engender mindfulness. Science of Pilates reveals the facts and explains the benefits.

With comprehensive workout programmes, including those tailored to support different sports, alleviate sedentary working, and help provide pain relief, look no further than Science of Pilates to achieve technical excellence and optimise the benefits of Pilates to both body and mind.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241580578

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 December 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 200.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 675g

Pages: 224

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Education & Reference Health & Fitness Health & Wellness Non-Fiction Penguin Books Science & Nature Self-Help & Personal Development Tracy Ward

About the Author

Tracy Ward is an APPI Course Presenter and has taught courses to new Pilates teacher trainees and tutoring on all matwork courses UK-wide for the last seven years. She has degrees in Biomedical Sciences and Physiotherapy and is also qualified in Ante & Postnatal Pilates, Kids Pilates, and Therapeutic Yoga. She applies this extensive knowledge to the sports sector and within rehabilitation in her clinical occupation as a Senior Physiotherapist. Tracy has built a hugely successful business as a Pilates teacher, educator, and writer through her classes, courses, and online presence of her website freshlycentered.com.