Pilates for Wimps: Total Fitness for the Partially Motivated

by Jennifer DeLuca, Peter Murdock (Photographer)

Wimps of the World--you can work out without being embarrassed. Here is Pilates broken down and made simple for those who want to get fit without becoming a gym rat. The bestselling Wimps series shows the way to Pilates success with the help of a certified, highly experienced instructor; easy-to-follow instructions; and a wealth of detailed, encouraging photographs of ordinary, average guys and gals mastering the technique. Begin toning and reshaping your body with basic mat exercises for the stomach, back, legs, and arms, plus powerhouse moves that work each area together. Choose from a menu of different options that relieve everyday problems, including the tension that builds while sitting at a computer all day. There's even a "no time to workout" workout. Pilates is truly a body-changing experience, and with this reassuring presentation, no wimp need miss out.

About the Author :
Jennifer DeLuca is Director, Senior Instructor and President of BodyTonic, Inc., in Brooklyn, New York. Jennifer has been a Certified Teacher of the Pilates Method of Body Conditioning since 1995, and has trained with Joseph Pilates's famed pupil, Romana Kryzanowska and other renowned instructors. Jennifer and BodyTonic have been featured in magazines such as Self, Allure, Glamour, New Woman, and TimeOut New York.

128 pages, Paperback

First published October 28, 2003

Reviews

[Bryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought this book off the B&N clearance in 2004 or 2005 and have never been able to let it go. The information is clear, simple, and basic. Although my body has changed a lot (3 babies a lot) over the years, I'm still able to benefit from the exercises and adapt to my changing needs based on the guidance from the book. No matter my constraints over the years, something in this book has helped me when I needed to find ways to add movement in my life. I rarely do the full mat workout, but even a quick hundred based on this book refreshes me. Perfect for beginners or bodies that need adapting before doing the full movements.

[Jim Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very excellent. Simple and to the point.