Pilates Body Power [Paperback]

Lesley Ackland (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2001

With beautiful full color photographs throughout, this book covers the complete range of Pilates-based exercises with easy-to-follow instructions.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'The results: smoother, firmer, thinner anything. Whatever part of your body you want to work on, it can change its shape.' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING 'Do you dream of having a slim, lithe body like a dancer? It's time you learned their fitness secret.' MARIE CLAIRE, Health and Beauty 'Rediscover streamlined thighs and firm arms, banish saggy buttocks and flabby bellies . . . ' THE DAILY MAIL 'The aim is not to over-develop already strong muscles, but to strengthen weaker ones - producing a long, lean body with a solid centre. Posture, breathing and concentration are vital - there's none of the sweaty grunt 'n' grind of the weight rooms' TIME OUT

About the Author

Leslie Ackland founded the highly acclaimed Pilates based Body Maintenance Studio in London's Covent Garden over 10 years ago, and for five years she was Remedial Exercise Consultant to the Birmingham Royal Ballet. She is the author of 15-Minute Pilates and 10-Step Pilates, both published by Thorsons.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Thorsons (April 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0007106971
• ISBN-13: 978-0007106974
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,939,380 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Variations on well-known & original exercises, September 10, 2001

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"smalltigger" (France) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pilates Body Power (Paperback)

The book starts with a general introduction about "Body Power", which is a technique based on Pilates and adjusted by the author. Each chapter focusses on a different body part and contains a number of (variations of) known & quite original exercises. Each exercise is accompanied by a precise description and a large photo. Although the descriptions are quite clear, I would have liked a stepwise description and/or more than one photo per exercise (although some exercises are accompanied by more photos).
The book ends with special exercise programs for people who have e.g. back problems or who sit behind a desk all day.
My general impression is that this is a good book full of usefull exercises. The author seems to have lots of experience (which lead to comments & tips each exercises). She stresses the importance of correct breathing and this really makes a difference. If you're looking for a book to improve a specific part of your body: this should be a good buy. If you're looking for a daily program, you'd have to design it yourself, taking exercises from different chapters.