Pilates for Beginners: Core Pilates Exercises and Easy Sequences to Practice at Home

“The do-anywhere, for-anyone Pilates instruction book. It breaks down each exercise in a way that is easy to follow and lets you move at your own pace.” —Jennifer Lang, M.D., author of The Whole 9 Months

No matter your fitness level learning to do Pilates means going back to the basics. Teaching you core Pilates exercises with step-by-step guidance and easy sequences, Pilates for Beginners is the ultimate starter guide for a confident at-home Pilates practice.

From your first time on the mat to finishing a complete sequence, this book develops your Pilates regimen with a progressive, easy-to-follow program. Complete with clear instructions, photographs, and tips to do the exercises right, this is your go-to reference to keep your body supple and mobile and add more life to your years.

This workout guide gives you all the information you need to make Pilates part of your daily routine with:

Pilates 101 • that explains the philosophy and guiding principles of Pilates—Centering, Concentration, Control, Precision, Breath, and Flow—to incorporate into workouts 50 easy-to-follow exercises • that include warm-ups, cool downs, and bonus strengthening exercises, with photographs, checklists, and tips to help guide you Progressive sequences • that lay a strong foundation for body awareness in the introductory program, and build strength, spinal mobility, flexibility, and control from Level 1 to Level 2

Pilates is a source of lifelong energy, strength, and flexibility for both your mind and body. Start building your practice and feel the difference with Pilates for Beginners!

“Stemming from their decades of extensive professional experience, Katherine and Kimberly have thoughtfully created a truly unparalleled guide to Pilates that is easy-to-follow and full of valuable information.” —Jessica Matthews, DBH, author of Stretching to Stay Young

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E-bok: 14. januar 2025