Developed by Joseph Pilates during World War I, Pilates is a conditioning regimen that tones the body, improves posture, increases flexibility, and improves well-being. This miniature primer reviews i

Pilates on the Ball

Gentle yet powerful Pilates, which targets the deep postural muscles, is the best way to improve core strength, stay in shape, and prevent injuries. Photographs guide newcomers through every posture in this comprehensive introduction, so it's easy to start achieving optimal toning, flexibility, and stamina. There's information on analyzing your posture, and specific exercises to target each type.

Collins Gem Pilates: The Key to a Strong Supple Body

Pilates

Serenity Series Pilates: Toning

Serenity Series Pilates: Strengthening

Track Listing: 1. Simple Pleasures, 2. Moonbeans, 3. Wings of Dawn

This targeted workout to shape and slim the thighs and buttocks includes material on proper technique and outlines how Pilates enthusiasts can add this workout to their overall Pilates exercise routines. Includes 100 step-by-step photo sequences and a lay-flat binding.

These specially designed Pilates exercises show how to flatten and shape the abdominal muscles. A series of two-page, step-by-step photo sequences clearly illustrate each exercise, and the lay-flat binding format makes this book easy to use.

TheBody Control Pilates Pocket Traveller

Practiced regularly, Pilates can improve every aspect of oneas physical and mental health, and in Easy Pilates readers will find routines of varying lengths to suit even the most frantic lifestyles. Designed to inspire people to gain control of their own body and well-being with a aback to basicsa approach to mind-body fitness, this book presents Pilates in its most basic form, with easy-to-follow instructions and clear illustrations.