Pilates

Name: Pilates
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ISBN: 9780007181124

ISBN-10: 0007181124

ISBN-13: 9780007181124

Edition: 2004

Authors: Yvonne Worth

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A clear practical introduction to Pilates. This form of exercise has been growing in popularity and is taught in most leisure centres - this text allows you to practise the various exercises at home with illustrated step-by-step instructions.

Book details

List price: $7.95
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Publication date: 7/5/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 192
Size: 3.25" wide x 4.63" long x 0.44" tall
Weight: 0.242
Language: English



Introduction


What is Pilates?


History of Pilates


Physiology


Skeleton, Bones & Joints


The Muscles Of The Body


Principles of Pilates


Pilates for You


Preparation


Breathing


Posture


The Neutral Position


The Abdominal Core


Warming Up


Breathing


Rolling Down The Wall


Standing Balance


Arm Swings


Arm Raises Into Arm Circles


Shoulder Hunches


Alternate Hip Openings


Hip Folds


Egyptian Arm Circles


Standing Exercises


Rolling Down


Arm Raises


Waist Twist (Cossack Arms)


Chest Opener


Push Up


Lying-Down Exercises (Supine)


Spine Curls


Arm Circles


Hip Rolls


The Hundred


Neck Pull


Neck Stretch


Single Leg Stretch


Double Leg Stretch


Hamstring Stretch


One Leg Circles


Shoulder Lifts


Arm Openings


Windmill


The Corkscrew


Jack Knife


Teaser


Scissors


Rolling Up


Leg Lifts


Double Leg Lifts (Side)


Inner Thigh Stretch


Rolling Over


Ankle Circles


Squeezing The Pillow


Exercises Lying On Front (Prone)


Horizontal Star


Shoulder Press


Dart


Heel Kicks


Leg Pull


Plank


Swan Position


Side Bend


Pillow Squeeze 2


Sitting/Kneeling Exercises


Spine Stretch


Spine Twist


Rolling Back


Rolling Like A Ball


Rocker


Opposite Arm & Leg Stretch


Shoulder Stretch


Side Stretch


Tricep Dip


Hip Flexor Stretch


Glut Stretch


Foot Exercises


Spinal Twist


The Cat


Rest Position


Practising Pilates


Safety


Self-Awareness


Pilates For A Healthy Body


Best Time To Exercise


Noticing The Effects


Planning Your Exercise Routine


Suggested Routines


Short Daily Routines


2/3 Times Weekly Routines


Weekly Routines


Further Information


Further Reading


Exercise Videos/DVDs


Useful Addresses


Websites