The Women's Health Big Book of Pilates: The Essential Guide to Total Body Fitness

by Brooke Siler, Editors of Women's Health Maga

Overview

Celebrity trainer and Pilates guru Brooke Siler teams up with the editors of Women's Health to offer a comprehensive, authoritative manual on this proven fitness philosophy.

Trained by Joseph Pilates' protégé, Romana Kryzanowska, Brooke is an unparalleled expert and one of the most sought after teachers for her signature body re-shaping techniques. Combining the best of flexibility and strength training, Pilates is the path to the lean fit body every woman craves—and the Women's Health Big Book of Pilates guides readers in every step (and leg lift ... ) of the way. Using the body as the ultimate fitness vehicle, Pilates transforms bodies in record time. From moves targeting trouble zones to cardio circuits that blast fat all over, this go-to manual covers everything including:

· How to incorporate Pilates at work, in travel, and in your daily routine
· What props to use to best boost your workout
· Pilates principles to help combat lower back pain, stress, low energy, and more!

From basic mat moves to the right foods that fuel a lean toned figure, the Women's Health Big Book of Pilates is the go-to guide for beginners and experts alike.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781623360924
Publisher:	Harmony/Rodale
Publication date:	10/22/2013
Series:	Women's Health
Pages:	432
Sales rank:	500,072
Product dimensions:	7.96(w) x 8.46(h) x 0.86(d)

About the Author

Brooke Siler is the founder of the re:AB Pilates studio and teacher training program in New York City. She has been featured in Vogue, Glamour, Self, People, and New York Magazine, and is the bestselling author of Pilates Body. She lives in New York City.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments v

Introduction vi

Chapter 1 What's Pilates? viii

Chapter 2 All Your Questions Answered 16

Chapter 3 How Pilates Gets You Fit 28

Chapter 4 Pilates for Your Plate 34

Chapter 5 Pilates Primer: The Technique 46

Chapter 6 Pilates on the Mat: The Series 54

Chapter 7 Pilates Props 180

Chapter 8 Pilates by Posture 262

Chapter 9 Pinpoint Pilates 292

Chapter 10 Pilates by Purpose 336

Chapter 11 Pilates by Pursuit 372

Chapter 12 Pilates Rx 388

Resources 406

Index 408