Pilates Perfect: The Complete Guide to Pilates Exercise at Home [Paperback]

Dianne Daniels MA (Author), Peter Field Peck (Photographer), Dianne Daniels (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 21, 2003

Improve your posture, increase your flexibility, flatten your abs, and boost your energy with Pilates Perfect--The complete guide to Pilates exercise at home.

Fitness professional and Pilates instructor Dianne Daniels has combined two cutting-edge exercise methods, Pilates and Feldenkrais, to create a revolutionary workout program that produces real results for people of all fitness levels--from Pilates veterans to those who thought they’d never be able to do a Pilates routine--in just three workouts a week.

With Pilates Perfect you will:
• Develop a stronger core
• Increase your energy levelsBuild longer, leaner muscles
• Stand taller with better posture
• Improve your flexibility

Pilates Perfect is for everyone! These exercises that can be done at home--with little or no need to purchase equipment. With its "Power It Up" or "Power It Down" options, every exercise can be customized to your current fitness level. Everyone from beginners to serious exercisers will find a workout that’s just right.

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About the Author

Dianne Daniels, MA,holds a Master of Science degree from Columbia University and an undergraduate degree from Cornell University. A former health educator with the New York City Department for Aging, she has developed exercise programs for individuals of all ages. A Feldendkrais practitioner, Pilates instructor, Yoga teacher and personal trainer, Ms. Daniels has taught academic and practical courses for fitness professionals since 1992. She is the author of the highly praised Exercises for Osteoporosis.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Hatherleigh Press (August 21, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1578261473
• ISBN-13: 978-1578261475
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 0.7 x 10 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #414,551 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #90 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Exercise & Fitness > Pilates

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Pilates Bible!, September 18, 2003

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Andrew Lawrence (NY, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pilates Perfect: The Complete Guide to Pilates Exercise at Home (Paperback)

That's what it should be called. This book is packed with pilates exercises that can be done in one's home. My fiancee and I practice pilates together using the details found in this book.

What I like especially is the way the author provides more challenging and similarly less challenging variations to suit the fitness and flexibility level of the user.

I highly recommend this book...over 300 pages, dozens of exercises, plenty of photos, easy to follow. It's also value priced...in this day I am glad to a useful book priced reasonably.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Power Pilates PLUS!, September 23, 2003

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Lauren Graessle (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pilates Perfect: The Complete Guide to Pilates Exercise at Home (Paperback)

This a great guide to get a full Pilates work out at home!
The design of the book makes it easy to follow along.
PLUS has the added benefit of a section of Feldenkrais exercises. Using the Feldenkrais methods, I have reached new levels in my Pilates workout. I highly recommend this book!

3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Effective, September 23, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Pilates Perfect: The Complete Guide to Pilates Exercise at Home (Paperback)

There are obviously other books on this topic, but I think Ms Daniels covers her material in such an intelligent way that one can feel confident by starting off with just this one.