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:

• HISTORY
• THINGS TO READ BEFORE TAKE THE PILATES CLASSES
• BASIC PILATES MOVES
• PILATES PRINCIPLES AND WHAT THEY MEAN TO COMPLETE PILATES
• THE PILATES METHOD
• MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
• CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
• THE SPINE
• TRUNK MUSCLES
• MUSCLES OF THE BACK
• MUSCLE BALANCE
• BALANCE AND PROPRIOCEPTION
• PROPRIOCEPTION: THE SENSE WITHIN
• FUNDAMENTALS OF POSTURE AND BALANCE
• ADVANCED PILATES EXERCISES ON THE MAT
• PILATES EXERCISES THAT REALLY WORK YOUR CORE
• and 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.