The Pilates Bible is the most authoritative and comprehensive book on Pilates matwork ever written and demonstrates why this hugely popular exercise has gone from cult status to an essential part of our modern lifestyle. Drawing on the latest medical research, the authors have updated old favourites as well as introduced many new. All can be performed with little or no equipment and The Pilates Bible allows you to progress safely at your own pace through Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced. There are also special sections on Pilates for new mothers and children, people with problems such as osteoarthritis, back pain and knee injuries, as well as Pilates at the gym and the workplace, and for the performing arts and sport. This is truly the one-stop guide for Pilates novices as well as those hoping to consolidate what they already know.
Author(s): Lynne Robinson, Lisa Bradshaw and Nathan Gardner
Publisher: Octopus
Year: 2019
Language: English
Commentary: Most comprehensive and accessible guide to pilates ever, Pilates Bible
Pages: 288
Tags: Most comprehensive and accessible guide to pilates ever, Pilates Bible
Contents
Introduction
The legacy of Joseph Pilates
The development of Body Control Pilates
The guiding principles
How to use this book
Before you begin
Chapter 1: The Fundamentals of Pilates
Alignment
Breathing
Centring
Mobility
Chapter 2: The Beginners’ Matwork Programme
Exercises
Workouts
Chapter 3: The Intermediate Matwork Programme
Exercises
Workouts
Chapter 4: The Advanced Matwork Programme
Exercises
The Advanced Matwork Sequence
Chapter 5: Pilates Equipment
STUDIO EQUIPMENT
The Reformer
The Cadillac
The Chair
The Barrel
SMALL EQUIPMENT
The Band
The Small Ball
The Toning Circle
The Big Ball
The Foam Roller
Free Weights
Chapter 6: Pilates for Health
JOINT HEALTH
Joints of the lower limb: hip, knee, foot, ankle
Joints of the upper limb: shoulder, elbow, wrist
Joints of the spine: lower back, upper back, neck
BONE HEALTH
HEART HEALTH
BALANCING MIND AND BODY
ANTENATAL PILATES
POSTNATAL PILATES
MENOPAUSE AND POST-MENOPAUSE
Chapter 7: Pilates for Work and Play
SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE
Work
Recreation
Travel
ACTIVE LIFESTYLE
Manual Work
Housework and DIY
PILATES AT THE GYM
PILATES FOR SPORTS
Further Information
Acknowledgements
