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Title: The Pilates Body: The Ultimate At-Home Guide to Strengthening, Lengthening, and Toning Your Body--Without Machines by Brooke Siler ISBN: 0-7679-0396-X Publisher: Broadway Books Pub. Date: 04 January, 2000 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $18.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.77 (103 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A great addition to a Pilates book/equipment collection
Comment: I've been using Pilates for the last two years to combat over 30 years of serious back pain. It works like nothing else.
Although I've had considerable personal training by physical therapists in a Pilates studio, once the insurance cuts out it's quite pricey. Home work is essential. The Pilates Body by Brooke Siler is the best book I've seen or used as an adjunct to my Pilates 'small apparatus' (ball, wall springs, rotating disc etc) and a couple of videos.
I do agree with another reviewer that to get the most from this book, one must have some training from a certified Pilates professional. Without a proper knowledge of the full scope of the training concept you could worsen injuries or create new ones.
Ms Siler's approach is friendly, easy to use and understand for the studio beginner or the intermediate student who want to practice at home as part of their regular workout. It's also very comprehensive, even including some great arm/light weight routines that other books miss.
Pilates saved me from back surgury and has changed my body dramatically. With a change in how I view my diet and eating habits (getting rid of everything 'nonfat'), I've lost 35 lbs and people don't recognize me. My husband says I look 20 years younger, and I feel it. Pilates has a lot to do with it. I also recommend interested students look at www.balancedbody.com and ask for a catalog...they don't show all the small apparatus equipment on the website. I can be contacted regarding the reputation of this company ([email protected]).
Anyway...buy this book.
Rating: 5
Summary: Worthwhile Investment
Comment: After reading about the Pilates Method in magazines for months now, I decided to try it for myself. When I began to look through the book, the models really discouraged me. They looked so athletic and flexible. I kept thinking "theres's no way I'm going to look like this!" But then I actually began reading the book; the introduction and thorough explanation of the Pilates Method. The more I read, the more I was incouraged to start. I started out with the modified beginner exercises and within the first week, my legs and stomach felt tighter, yet flexible. I found this book an excellent way to introduce and instruct the Pilates Method. Each exercise is clearly described and pictured. Sure, the Advanced exercises are still intimidating, but I definitely feel better about myself at having started the program. I actually look forward to exercising every morning before work. Pilates has also helped relieve tension in my lower back. I would encourage anyone who is bored with sit ups and aerobics to read Brooke's book and try the Pilates Method. You'll be glad you did!
Rating: 5
Summary: Perfect way to teach Pilates
Comment: I took a Pilates class about 5 years ago in college and I only stuck with it for about two weeks because I would always have pain in my neck and lower back and I thought it was because I just couldn't do the excerises like they were meant to be done. I love Siler's book because she actually explains why people have pain when they are a beginner and what you can do about. After reading her book a few times I learned how to support the muscles of my neck and back and now I NEVER hurt while I'm practicing Pilates. Also the little picures and cartoons Siler uses to help you learn the moves are invaluable. They really help you understand what you are supposed to feel when do the exercises. I am really getting in shape and I can actually see abdominal muscles (that I've never seen before) because I am using Brooke's book. I very, very highly recommend it!!
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Title: The Pilates Body Kit: An Interactive Fitness Program to Strengthen, Streamline, and Tone by Brooke Siler ISBN: 0312316259 Publisher: St. Martin's Press Pub. Date: 05 April, 2003 List Price(USD): $22.95 |
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Title: Pilates: Body in Motion by Alycea Ungaro, Russell Sadur ISBN: 0789484005 Publisher: DK Publishing Pub. Date: 01 March, 2002 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
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Title: Pilates on the Ball: The World's Most Popular Workout Using the Exercise Ball by Colleen Craig ISBN: 0892819812 Publisher: Healing Arts Pr Pub. Date: 01 October, 2001 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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Title:Classical Pilates Technique - The Complete Mat Workout Series (Modified Basic / Basic / Intermediate / Advanced / Super Advanced) ASIN: B000069YWP Publisher: Classical Pilates Pub. Date: 20 August, 2002 List Price(USD): $19.95 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $19.95 |
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Title: The Complete Guide to Joseph H. Pilates' Techniques of Physical Conditioning by Allan Menezes, Allan Menezes ISBN: 0897932854 Publisher: Hunter House Pub. Date: July, 2000 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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