Pilates para Dummies

by Ellie Herman

Packed with step-by-step exercises, photos, and illustrations

Target problem areas and feel and look better without doing aerobics!

Pilates fever is sweeping across the country! This friendly guide helps you develop your own Pilates fitness program perfect for home or the gym. Eight basic principles show you how to get the most out of your mat-based Pilates routines and become stronger, more in control, and less prone to injury.

The Dummies Way

Explanations in plain English
"Get in, get out" information
Icons and other navigational aids
Tear-out cheat sheet
Top ten lists
A dash of humor and fun

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Author Biography: Ellie Herman runs two Pilates studios, where she teaches hundreds of students and certifies Pilates teachers. She studied under two of Joseph Pilates’ original students.

Genres: Nonfiction, Health, Bodies, Sports, Education, Reference

384 pages, Paperback

First published May 6, 2002

Reviews

[Kristýna · Rating 3 out of 5]

It wasn't good at all. It was very boring from the beginning until the middle, but in the end it worth it. I hope someday I'll have the same shape. One thing I miss was the right technique for breathing.

That was a fresh reading, just the style of the author was unusual but I guess it have to be this way.

[Gabi Azuaje · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5/5⭐
Es un libro para aquellos que no saben si intentar esta práctica, me gustó mucho y realmente si quiero practicar pilates, lo siento más útil y práctico que otras técnicas...

[Callie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like how it has picture demonstrations and an easy, intermediate and hard workout. It is a good reference book if you don't have the luxury of having your own Pilates trainer with you telling you what to do and how. It also has tips for which exercises to do depending on what sports you are involved in like for tennis, running, swimming, etc. Also a good but brief introduction to the equipment that you can use for Pilates.

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm barely able to get through the fundamentals, so this is going back to the library for now. When I get a little stronger i may check it out again.

[Katja Willemsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A surprisingly thorough and easy to follow book on something difficult to learn without the necessary correction and precision of an instructor.

[Sophie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good Pilates book for beginners and intermediate. Well documented and great images.

[Cloay · Rating 4 out of 5]

- available in SG NLB 613.711 (Sengkang?)
- the DVD is good and make learning very easy.