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Developed to build on the body’s core strength in the back, abdominal and pelvic muscles using low impact exercises, Pilates has no age limits. Regardless of your level of fitness, Pilates can help everyone improve their physical fitness as well as reduce stress levels. Practising Pilates also gives the added benefits of helping to alleviate pain from previous injuries and prevent new ones by strengthening those core muscles.

Written by a qualified Pilates instructor, this book aims to guide people through the learning process with simple instructions, diagrams and information on the basic principles behind the movements and techniques. All the information you need for a safe and effective workout can be found in this book; not only is it a fantastic start for beginners, it is also a great companion to those who are already practising Pilates.

The book will explain how Pilates originated, the basic principles, the fundamentals of Pilates, the different exercises and positions and how to move through stages one, two and three of each workout.

Chapter headings

• Introduction
• Welcome to Pilates
• The Pilates Principles
• Knowing Your Body
• Body Awareness
• About the Exercises
• The Fundamentals of Pilates
• Putting the Fundamentals into Practice
• The Exercises - Applying the Fundamentals
• What Next?
• Applying Pilates to Everyday Life
• Help List
• Book List

Pilates the Essential Guide Expert/Press Reviews

'Author Annabel Kent has done a good job of introducing many of the fundamentals of Pilates movement. In addition, there are exercise instructions for a beginner routine that are written well and accompanied by modifications, teaching points and imagery. The strength of this book is in the written word.' About.com

Author Information

Annabel Kent is a highly qualified Pilates instructor and has been teaching Pilates for over 10 years. It was through her work with horses that she was first brought to Pilates in her quest to improve her riding and overall health and wellbeing. Since then Annabel has had many articles published in various magazines in the UK and abroad. She devotes her time to Pilates, writing and horse riding.

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