Anywhere, any time exercises a gentle new apporach to Pilates Pilates is today's fastest growing exercise method, with classes springing up all over the cuntry, but would-be exponents are finding that formal programmes involve complicated routines using equipment available only in gyms. Pilates for Every Body makes this body-conditioning technique available to anyone, regardless of fitness level, offering full-body workouts that require only a mat, chair and towel or blanket.
Denise Austin explains how and why Pilates can benefit everyone in various ways: to strengthen, lengthen and tone muscles; improve flexibility, balance and posture; control breathing; calm the mind; and give an improved sense of well-being. She leads the readr through a series of continously linked moves. Photographed at each stage to make them easy of follow, Along the way she demonstrates the "two beraths in, two breaths out" technique she perfected in her practice.
For each move, Austin offers visualisations and other tips to achieve correct posture for that pariticular pose. She also includes mini-routines to help readers get into condition fast and target specific problem areas, as well as special tips for beginners or out-of-shape individuals and those with back problems or stiff and painful joints.
Part 1 What pilates can do for you
Part 2 The core movements
Part 3 Pick your plan
Part 4 Your 3-week total body makeover
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