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Advise from a leading UK practitioner of the Pilates technique Step-by-step instructions to restore your body to full fitness and create a feeling of wellbeing Techniques to help develop your body shape to become more balanced, poised and elongated Learn to move your body so the most routine activities - sitting, walking and standing - become infused with grace and good posture Controlled and safe exercises suitable for any age and ability Table of Contents:Foreward by Honor Blackman; How to use this book; Introduction; Chapter 1 The birth of pilates technique; Chapter 2 Your body basics; Chapter 3 The pilates studio; Chapter 4 The pilates workout Warm-up, level 1, level 2 and level 3.
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Although Pilates has recently become extremely popular, there are few books aimed specifically at men. This book teaches you how to get the most from Pilates by allowing you to structure and pace your own workout. As you progress you can choose from basic, intermediate and advanced workouts, and select exercises according to your sport to develop specific strength in different muscle groups. "Pilates for Men" also gives advice on how to improve your posture and to avoid aches and pains, and includes a lifestyle section to help you feel good, both mentally and spiritually. Table of Contents:Introduction: The basic principles of Pilates Chapter 1: Assess yourself Twelve tests of strength and flexibility Check your posture Balance check Posture checks in everyday life Chapter 2: What can go wrong? Chapter 3: The posture workout Chapter 4: Moving forwards Basic workout Intermediate workout Advanced workout Chapter 5: Sports specifics. Baseball and cricket Cycling Football Golf Gym Hockey Rugby Running Skiing Swimming Tennis and Squash Chapter 6: Stretching Your lifestyle Glossary Index Acknowledgements
Keep healthy, toned and comfortable throughout your pregnancy with these safe and gentle exercises to suit your changing shape. Clear step-by-step instructions and gentle hints will take you through the basics and exercises for every stage. Also included are at-a-glance workouts, breathing techniques and an easy-to-follow postnatal exercise plan to help you regain your figure quickly after the birth.
Pilates is a unique conditioning method-originally developed by Joseph Pilates for boxers, gymnasts and dancers - based on the philosophy of a unified body, mind and spirit. THE PILATES EDGE uniquely applies the Pilates Method to sports training, revealing how the basic principles of Pilates relate to athletic achievement as well as everyday health and fitness. With more than 200 photographs, the book includes a basic mat routine with as well as specific workouts for golf, running, racket sports, swimming, cycling and skiing, giving special attention to the muscle groups and common injuries associated with each sport.
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