Pilates for Beginners: A Complete Guide To Improve Posture, Strengthen Muscles, Increase Flexibility And Relieve Stress

This guide is the new kick-start book for building an at-home Pilates practice with step-by-step guidance and easy sequences. No matter your fitness level, learning to do Pilates means going back to the basics. Teaching you the core Pilates exercises and easy sequences, this volume is the ultimate starter guide to confidently practice Pilates at home. From your first time on the mat to finishing a complete sequence, you will be helped to develop your Pilates regimen with a progressive, easy-to-follow program. Rich with clear instructions, pictures, and tips to do the exercises right, this book is your go-to reference to keep your body supple and mobile and add more life to your years. In this book you will find: HISTORYTHINGS TO READ BEFORE TAKE THE PILATES CLASSESBASIC PILATES MOVESPILATES PRINCIPLES AND WHAT THEY MEAN TO COMPLETE PILATESTHE PILATES METHODMUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEMCARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMTHE SPINETRUNK MUSCLESMUSCLES OF THE BACKMUSCLE BALANCEBALANCE AND PROPRIOCEPTIONPROPRIOCEPTION: THE SENSE WITHINFUNDAMENTALS OF POSTURE AND BALANCEADVANCED PILATES EXERCISES ON THE MATPILATES EXERCISES THAT REALLY WORK YOUR COREand more…Starting with the foundation for all the exercises, this book presents an in-depth treatment of mat work. A unique set of challenging exercise sequences is offered to facilitate performing the movements in one continuous, flowing motion. 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 step-by-step guidance and exercises from this book. If you want to give a new boost to your daily energy, get to know Pilates with this fantastic guide.