Pilates: Core Strength, Exercises, Daily Routines (Health & Fitness)

by Charmaine Yabsley (Author), Charmaine Yabsley (Author), Katy Evans (Foreword)

New
Spiral-bound
2017
$12.93

Pilates is an exercise system that focuses on stretching and strengthening the whole body to improve balance, muscle-strength, flexibility and posture. It was created in the early 1900s and incorporates elements of yoga, martial arts and Western forms of exercise. Initially adopted by professional dancers in the US as an effective form of recovery after injury, pilates has steadily grown in popularity around the world, and includes celebrity fans such as Madonna and Jennifer Aniston. This accessible new book focuses on a series of exercises, body motions and self-disciplines that offer the benefits of pilates to everyone. Featuring specially commissioned practical photography, step-by-step instruction, and an introduction to the entire scope of the system of pilates.

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Pilates is an exercise system that focuses on stretching and strengthening the whole body to improve balance, muscle-strength, flexibility and posture. It was created in the early 1900s and incorporates elements of yoga, martial arts and Western forms of exercise. Initially adopted by professional dancers in the US as an effective form of recovery after injury, pilates has steadily grown in popularity around the world, and includes celebrity fans such as Madonna and Jennifer Aniston. This accessible new book focuses on a series of exercises, body motions and self-disciplines that offer the benefits of pilates to everyone. Featuring specially commissioned practical photography, step-by-step instruction, and an introduction to the entire scope of the system of pilates.

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Format: Spiral-bound
Pages: 176
Edition: New
Publisher: Flame Tree Illustrated
Published: 09 Nov 2017
ISBN 10: 1786645599
ISBN 13: 9781786645593

Author Bio

Charmaine Yabsley is a freelance journalist who has worked in the UK and Australia for the past 18 years. She specializes in health and wellbeing, contributing to publications worldwide, including 'Cosmopolitan', 'Grazia', 'Good Health', 'Prevention and Women's Health' magazine, as well as newspapers in the UK and Australia. She is the author of eight health books, many of which have become bestsellers. She currently lives in Queensland in a self-sustainable community. Katy Evans is the editor of 'Body Fit' Magazine.