Pilates for Beginners: Practice at Home to Relieve Stress with Easy Sequences and Core Exercises to Improve Posture and Flexibility

This book, Pilates for Beginners: Practice at Home to Relieve Stress with Easy Sequences and Core Exercises to Improve Posture and Flexability, is specifically written to guide you through your Pilates practice at home. It provides easy sequences and core exercises to improve your posture and your flexibility. This book is structured in a way that will smoothly guide you on your Pilates journey. There are the fundamentals of Pilates exercises to teach strong technique and help anyone, even the absolute beginner, build a successful Pilates practice at home. In this book, you will learn:Body positioning for better exercisingBody awareness and posture (the importance of getting to know your body as you embark on Pilate journey)How to the stable spine engagePilates Philosophy (the beliefs of Joseph Pilate-the founder of Pilate exercises)The importance of Pilates to youWhat you need to embark on your Pilate journeyWhat to expect as you get startedThe language/various terms of Pilates (All fours, Chin to chest, Ribs closed, Ears back, Imprint position, Lateral breathing, Lengthen, Neutral plunge, etc)Warm-ups and cooldowns exercises (cat stretch, watchdog, short plank, half swan, etc)Introductory program, Level 1 program, Level 2 program (The hundred, the roll-up, spine twist, etc.)Supplemental strengthening exercises (elbow plank, side plank, standing arms with stretch band, bend & stretch with stretch band, etc.) True fitness isn't all about calorie burning. It's about a healthy spine, healthy joints and freedom to move with ease and no injury through life. In our 40s Pilates has kept us as healthy as we were in our 20s, so we believe Pilates will do the same for you! Pilates will not only render you healthier but will still (and most importantly) keep your body flexible and mobile while increasing your posture and adding more life to your years. Through the help of this book, Pilates for Beginners: Practice at Home to Relieve Stress with Easy Sequences and Core Exercises to Improve Posture and Flexability, we are excited to accompany you on your Pilates journey.