false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170911838m/77975.jpg 77975 1 <div>Pilates is one of the fastest growing exercise trends. Now Ellie Herman, a renowned Pilates instructor and author, shows how to make Pilates more interesting and enjoyable. In this book, she introduces the reader to popular workout accessories that expand and amplify Pilates matwork exercises.<br><br>This book details each prop's unique characteristics and explains how it can enhance Pilates in its own way: the magic circles tone arms, the small ball held between the legs shapes thighs, the foam roller stretches the chest and shoulders, and the large exercise ball builds core stability.<br><br>The author guides the reader step by step through photo sequences of specially designed exercises as well as variations on traditional Pilates movements. Each series takes full advantage of the different props' abilities to produce results in less time and with less strain. <br><br>A bonus chapter describes the author's Pilates Springboard, an inexpensive and space-saving variation of the classic Pilates Cadillac. This make-it-yourself piece of equipment provides the same full-body workout as large studio equipment but at a fraction of the cost.</div> 75301 23 8 2004 Ellie Herman's Pilates Props Workbook: Illustrated Step-by-Step Guide total:1|5:1| 1 5 6 0 0 0 false false Mon Feb 02 06:21:35 -0800 2009 Mon Feb 02 06:21:35 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Mon Oct 06 17:50:28 -0700 2008 Fri Oct 10 16:50:01 -0700 2008 0 0 false false Fri Jul 25 18:04:33 -0700 2008 Fri Jul 25 18:04:33 -0700 2008 0 0 false false Thu Apr 03 07:49:22 -0700 2008 Thu Apr 03 07:49:28 -0700 2008 0 0 false false Fri Mar 07 11:53:29 -0800 2008 Fri Mar 07 11:53:29 -0800 2008 5 0 false false Wed Feb 06 16:21:27 -0800 2008 Wed Feb 06 16:21:27 -0800 2008 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=77975