Kategoria BISAC: Health & Fitness >> Exercise - Pilates

Though she yearns for her pre-pregnancy figure, a new mother has little time to devote to exercise; attending to the needs of a newborn is a full-time job. A revolutionary postnatal fitness program, Pee Wee Pilates gives new mothers what no other fitness program or book has to date: a quick and proven method they can do at home to whip their postpartum body gently back into shape and enrich their babies at the same time. Pilates targets the areas most affected by pregnancy (abdomen, hips, lower back, and buttocks), so new moms will get results fast without having to leave homes...

The Pilates(R) method may be today's hottest exercise, but it has been endorsed by physicians for almost a century. Originally developed by Joseph H. Pilates to help strengthen and condition muscles, Pilates is the ultimate mind-body exercise for anyone who wants to tone, streamline, and realign their body without the bulked-up results of more conventional workout methods.
Now, in The Pilates(R) Body, author Brooke Siler--one of the most sought-after personal trainers in the country and owner of New York's top studio for Pilates training, re: AB--provides a complete, easy-to follow...

FOLLOW THE STEP-BY-STEP PHOTOS IN THIS BOOK TO QUICKLY AND EASILY LEARN OVER 50 PILATES-BASED MOVEMENTS PERFORMED ON THE EXERCISE BALL

Specially designed by San Francisco--based Pilates expert Ellie Herman for her studio clients, the exercises in this book combine the powerful slimming and shaping effects of Pilates with the low-impact, high-intensity workout of the ball. Adding fun, variety and increased effectiveness, the ball transforms traditional Pilates moves into an unparalleled workout offering:

-Aerobic conditioning
-Muscle toning
-Body...

Every year, people spend millions of pounds on fitness gadgets that promise a better lower body, but with no results. Now, for fitness enthusiasts of all levels, comes THE LITTLE BUTT & THIGHS WORKOUT BOOK. It brings a concise, appealing approach to toning two of the most stubborn areas of the body. Incorporating the personal and engaging style of all the little books, it includes exercises and workout combinations that fit every woman's busy schedule, helping them to develop the perfect derriere as quickly and as painlessly as possible. This charming book is an essential pocket guide for...

Now you can enjoy the exercise many celebrities swear by, as you too become trim and fit with pilates. A holistic exercise designed to condition body and mind, pilates helps strengthen core muscles, improve posture and increase flexibility.

The Pilates Bibleappeals to readers who want a comprehensive understanding of this exercise method--its origin, principles, key concepts, and benefits--in addition to detailed instructions, complete with beautiful step-by-step color pictures, describing how to practise Pilates safely and effectively. Joseph Pilates (1880-1967), who was plagued by illness as a child in Germany, developed his unique movement system over many years by combining observations about what energized and aligned the body with fitness techniques of his day. In 1925, he immigrated to the United States and set up a...

The most acclaimed, comprehensive guide on Pilates is now updated, expanded, and better than ever

In this second edition, world-renowned Pilates expert Rael Isacowitz shows you the same repertoire that he has used to train multiple Olympians as well as an elite group of professional instructors who work with celebrities and athletes around the world.

Starting with the foundation for all the exercises, Pilates presents an in-depth treatment of mat work, including photos, imagery cues, and detailed instruction on breathing to help you perform the movements...

Combine fitness, Pilates, yoga, and barre, and what do you get? An incredible workout that will engage you, challenge you, and change the way you exercise.

Welcome to Fusion Workouts: Fitness, Yoga, Pilates, and Barre, the program shaped around your preferences, needs, and goals. You'll discover an approach combining four disciplines that will help you gain strength, muscle definition, flexibility, balance, and overall mind-body health. Fusion Workouts guides you through a five-step system accounting for your fitness level, goals, time available, activity...

A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO GETTING--AT HOME OR IN THE GYM--A TONED AND MUSCULAR BODY WITH THE POPULAR SUSPENSION TRAINING SYSTEM

All you need to develop long, strong muscles and a fit, slender physique is this comprehensive guide and your suspended bodyweight trainer. Forget bulky machines and heavy weights--these functional training workouts will unleash the full potential of any suspended bodyweight training system. You will simultaneously tone and shape your entire body for:

Washboard Abs

Carved Back

Sculpted Shoulders

Chiseled...

The first fitness program to combine the benefits of mindfulness with the amazingly fast, effective results of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) Transform your life with fitness and meditation and get LIFTED in mind, body, and spirit
There's a secret to a successful fitness program: you won't feel truly satisfied with your results until your mind and spirit are as strong as your body. That's why Holly Rilinger created LIFTED, the first program to combine the mental and emotional benefits of meditation with the amazingly fast results of HIIT. This four-week program...

Pilates for Rehabilitation explains how to incorporate Pilates exercises into rehabilitation programs to heal injuries, improve core strength, promote efficient movement, and help manage pain.

Pilates and Conditioning for Athletes details an original Pilates-infused conditioning program for athletes, strength coaches, and professional trainers that taps into the seven pillars of training needed for success: agility, flexibility, mobility, power, speed, stability, and strength.