Pilates for Beginners (Spiral-bound)

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Product Description

An easy-to-follow, stand-up guide to 30 of the most popular Pilates exercises, each designed to streamline and tone your body. There is no need to use Pilates equipment, and the program is suitable for all levels of fitness.

• Stand Pilates for Beginners at eye level or beside your exercise mat
• Turn to the beginning of the workout and follow the colorful step-by-step photographs and clearly captioned text
• Flip the page to begin the next exercise in the program
• Adjust the level of difficulty by following the guidelines provided
• Includes practical health advice, cautions, and suggestions for modifying the exercises to ensure complete safety

About the Author

Kellina Stewart received her training in the Pilates method from Romana Kryzanowska, one of Joseph Pilates' original students and the last remaining link to the founder himself.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 96 pages
• Publisher: Harper Paperbacks (October 16, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 006039403X
• ISBN-13: 978-0060394035
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #48,180 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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168 of 169 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptionally well done!, January 14, 2002

By A Customer

Although I have practiced yoga for many years, I am new to Pilates. I am not someone who likes to go to classes, but I can't afford private lessons, so I have been looking at a lot of books to see which would be best for self-teaching Pilates. This has been challenging, because Pilates stresses precision, which is a difficult feat to accomplish on one's own. This is a unique book, as it is spiral-bound and stands up easel-style so it's easy to use and refer to during practice. The photographs are large, in color, crisp, clear, and very well done. There are visualizations and tips with each exercise and techniques for flowing one exercise into the next. The Beginner's program (the book is not just for beginners, despite the title, but it is probably too introductory for the advanced student) has a fair amount of detail, yet not so much that it confuses the reader. It is informative without being overly didactic, and answers a number of "how to" questions that are not even addressed in other books. As I embark on my Pilates journey, THIS is the book I will be keeping by my side. Highly recommended!

33 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended!, August 5, 2002

By A Customer

Very well thought through. Easy to follow and understand.
Clear instructions. Exercises flow one into another as you turn the pages, for a good pilates home session.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for beginners, September 26, 2005

By	Andrew Holloman (Savannah, Ga. USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The book "Pilates for Beginners" is just what it says. It is a great way to start, for someone who has never been exposed to this type of exercise. The book even gives you two ways to do the Pilates, one is the regular correct way, and the other is an abbreviated easy way. Perfect for beginners. It has pictures, easy description, everything.