Pilates for Men: The Total Solution for Strength, Flexibility and Power (Paperback)

by Elyse McNergney (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review
Packs more of a strength-training punch than Pilates. -- Fitness Magazine

Product Description
A comprehensive regimen that combines core-conditioning, muscle strengthening, flexibility and produces faster results...just for men.

At last, men everywhere can harness the power of Pilates to build muscle, gain strength and increase their flexibility.

Top athletes and Hollywood celebrities are using Pilates to gain explosive strength, increase their range of motion, and build stamina and energy.

Pilates was designed by a man for men. Now every man can reap the incredible benefits of Pilates as they build core strength and flexibility.

With Pilates for Men you will:

• Increase your energy.
• Reduce body fat and build longer leaner muscle.
• Improve flexibility and build a stronger core.

Now, one of the top Pilates' experts in the country will show you how real men do Pilates. 150 b/w photos.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 184 pages
• Publisher: Hatherleigh Press (April 22, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1578261872
• ISBN-13: 978-1578261871
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #160,123 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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27 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars very deceiving title, January 9, 2006

By	triathleteonethree (Cleveland, OH USA) - See all my reviews

For men looking for books on the Pilates method, do not get fooled by this one. The exercises it are very loosely based in the Pilates method. Being a Pilates instructor, I am always seeing what is on the market in order to make recommendations to students in my classes on materials to use at home.

A Pilates book aimed at men is long over due . . . I was completely disappointed when I sat down and started reading this through. For the reviewer who was not seeing results he wanted in the Pilates method (six pac abs, big muscles, etc.), you have been miseducated on what to expect from doing it. So please, don't "dis" the Pilates method because you didn't see visible results. And, you were probably doing it wrong.

This exercise routine may work for some, but if you are new to Pilates, this is a far cry from the real thing. I would suggest doing a search on Amazon's search engine and getting the other Pilates for Men book that appears. It is far better.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Weekend athlete, January 25, 2006

By	Softball guy - See all my reviews

I received this book as a Christmas gift from my daughter. I was skeptical at first that Pilates could help out a weekend softball player like myself. As a new years resolution I work out 3 times per week at home. Through the first 3 weeks of the year I have lost 10lbs via working out with IM=X and a new diet. It's a great workout and I don't have to worry about injuring my arm lifting heavy weights at the gym. Thanks to McNergney for this wonderful program.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Doing it with weights and a Ring, August 8, 2007

By	Prisca Low (Trinity, FL) - See all my reviews

I got this for my husband. It's very nicely illustrated and shows you clearly what the position should like. She inludes goals; target msucles; and techniques information beginning in chapter 3 and onward. That being said, the other Pilates for Men book seems better. The following is the table of contents.

1 - Why Pilates Is Not Just for Women
2 - How to Use This Book
3 - Getting the Most from Your Workout
4 - Foundational Series (Ab Series Level 1)
5 - Stretch Series Level 1
6 - Ab Series Level 2
7 - Back Series Level 1
8 - Ab & Hip Series Level 1
9 - Back Series Level 2
10 - Ab & Hip Series Level 2
11 - Lateral Moves
12 - Spine Stabilizer Series
13 - Stretch Stabilizer Series
13 - Stretch Series Level 2
14 - Ab Series Level 3
15 - Back Series Level 3
16 - Maintain Your Motivation

Appenix I - The Pilates for Men Program
Appendix II - Making It More Challenging