Pilates

The third edition of Pilates is a comprehensive guide with new photos and variations, modifications, and progressions for beginners, teachers, and athletes. It covers mat work and apparatus exercises, with over 200 exercises categorized by body region. Pilates is a holistic approach to well-being that can improve balance, concentration, coordination, posture, muscle tone, core strength, flexibility, and overall well-being.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 392 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2022
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers

The most acclaimed and comprehensive guide for Pilates is back with all-new photos and more variations, modifications, and progressions than ever before. In Pilates, Third Edition, world-renowned Pilates expert Rael Isacowitz draws on over four decades of experience to offer you a path to total health and well-being through the Pilates method. Whether you are a beginner, a teacher using Pilates in a therapeutic setting, or a veteran instructor working with athletes, this resource will help you tap into the potential of the mind-body connection to gain the elusive edge in training.

Pilates starts with the foundation for all the exercises by presenting an in-depth treatment of mat work, including photos, imagery, and detailed instruction on breathing to help you perform the movements correctly. After the mat work, Pilates goes on to apply the same depth of instruction and photos to the full range of Pilates apparatus:

Reformer
Cadillac
Wunda chair
Ladder barrel, also known as the high barrel
Step barrel, also known as the spine corrector
Ped-a-pul
Arm chair (F2 chair)
Magic circle
There are more than 200 exercises, categorized by body region. The exercises include difficulty ratings, recommended resistance ranges, and explanations of not only how to perform the movements but also how practitioners will benefit from them. New variations, modifications, and progressions for many of those exercises offer additional options for tailoring the exercises based on ability, skill, or preference.

The book includes a purposeful grouping of exercises into programs that work all regions of the body and progress from the fundamental level through the intermediate and advanced levels to challenge you at all stages of Pilates practice.

Pilates is a holistic approach to fitness that emphasizes the importance of proper alignment, core strength, and flexibility. It is a low-impact exercise that can be done by people of all ages and fitness levels, and it has been shown to improve posture, balance, and overall body strength. Pilates is also known for its ability to reduce stress and promote relaxation, making it an ideal exercise for those looking to improve their mental health as well as their physical health.

In Pilates, Third Edition, Isacowitz provides a comprehensive guide to the Pilates method, covering everything from the basics of mat work to the use of the various apparatus. He also includes a wealth of information on the benefits of Pilates, as well as tips and techniques for getting the most out of your practice. Whether you are a beginner looking to start your Pilates journey or an experienced practitioner looking to deepen your understanding of the method, Pilates, Third Edition is an essential resource for anyone interested in achieving optimal health and well-being through the Pilates method.

Weight: 1048g
Dimension: 281 x 216 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781492598862
Edition number: Third Edition