Now you can build a stronger, leaner, more sculpted body—in less time—with Power Pilates: The Complete Guide to Pilates Exercise at Home by Dianne Daniels.Fitness professional and Pilates instructor Dianne Daniels has combined two cutting-edge exercise methods, Pilates and Feldenkrais, to create a revolutionary workout program that produces real results for people of all fitness levels—from Pilates veterans to those who thought they'd never be able to do a Pilates routine—in just three workouts a week. The secret lies in the innovative "tricks" and shortcuts found only here. No matter how hard they try, some people just can not master Pilates—knees and elbows refuse to straighten, legs and feet get cramped. But Dianne Daniels knows how to make an "impossible" exercise possible. Now everyone can learn how to do Pilates exercises correctly and safely, and with more ease, comfort, and enjoyment than ever. Power Pilates includes:
• Over 150 pages of exercises that can be done at home—with minimal or no need to purchase equipment
• "Power it Up" and "Power it Down" modifications that make routines possible and beneficial to exercisers of all fitness levels
• The secrets to good Pilates technique, to help people get the most benefit out of their workout and avoid injury
• Strategies for improving that help those who feel they¼ve hit a fitness plateau to continue to reap the benefits of Pilates The unique Power Pilates program will help you improve your flexibility, increase your energy levels, build longer, leaner muscles, stand taller with better posture, and develop a stronger core. What's more, Dianne Daniels has designed Power Pilates to be used by everyone! With its "Power It Up" or "Power It Down" options, every exercise can be customized to your current fitness level. Everyone from beginners to serious exercisers will find a workout that's just right.
1 Pilates Perfect Is for Everyone
2 How Pilates Changes Your Body
3 Preparing for the Workout
4 Learning the Basics
5 Form and Alignment
6 The Secrets to Good Pilates Technique
7 The Release Movements
8 The Mat Exercises
9 The Ball Exercises
10 The Workouts
11 Strategies for Improving