Everything Pilates (Everything

by Amy Taylor Alpers

Explore the fitness craze that's right for everyone!Whether you're a ballerina or a couch potato, a mountain biker or a fitness novice, you can do Pilates - and reap its amazing benefits. Perfect for building stronger, leaner, more flexible muscles, relieving stress, and achieving full body health, the Pilates method is a revolutionary program that has the power to transform lives.Written by the founders of the internationally renowned studio, The Pilates Center, The Everything Pilates Book gives you all you need to start doing Pilates in your own home - and choose a studio that's right for you. The book provides step-by-step instruction on how to do such incredible exercises as the Spine Stretch, the Roll-Up, and the Swan, as well as more than 100 clear photographs that make it easy to get started.The Everything Pilates Book helps a supple, powerful bodyPrevent osteoporosisReduce the risk of injuryEstablish proper postureIncrease strength and flexibilityTone absAlleviate back painNo matter of your physical condition, The Everything Pilates Book can help you take control of your body.

407 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 1, 2011