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Whether you're recovering from back surgery or looking for a decent full-body workout, Pilates has something to offer--and this practical kit from well-known guru Brooke Siler pulls a complicated system together with finesse. Emphasizing equal stretching and strengthening of the muscles (especially those throughout the torso, referred to as "the powerhouse"), Pilates mat work is conveniently portable thanks to its total lack of fancy equipment. Combining a video with Pilates is asking for poor muscular alignment and a lot of mental distraction, so while the kit's components may seem a little old-fashioned, they're both effective and appropriate. Two CDs and 70 illustrated flash cards work together to supply visual and oral cues for each exercise; a simple book and exercise journal complete the package. With a portable player, you'll have private instruction in public gyms or hotels without expensive classes or tight schedules. The first disk provides a solid grounding in the fundamentals and progresses up the ladder. Many postures are possible for everyone, regardless of fitness level, and it's also a good backup for advanced students if an accident or illness forces you to start again from scratch. The second disk takes you through the intermediate exercises, some of which may be difficult (or impossible) at first but remain inspiring--Siler's gentle authority and creative metaphors make it easy to visualize a day when we'll all be as lean, strong and flexible as she is. --Jill Lightner
Book Description
Pilates is the fastest-growing trend in fitness today, with millions enjoying its muscle-strengthening and body-toning benefits. Brooke Siler, one of the most recognized instructors in Pilates, teaches techniques passed down directly from Joseph Pilates. The Pilates Body Kit, her follow-up to the New York Times bestseller The Pilates Body (half a million copies sold to date), provides a safe, effective, and personalized Pilates course for home or travel that allows readers to progress at their own pace, with a master teacher leading the way. Encompassing beginner, advanced beginner, modified intermediate, and full intermediate levels, the kit includes: - Two seventy-minute-plus compact discs containing eight complete classes - Seventy full-color instructional cards with photographs of each pose, along with tips on technique, breathing, and 'inside scoop' insights - Sixty-four-page workbook including a twenty-page journal full of important tips, background information, and a record-keeping section to track progress The kit features key elements not included in The Pilates Body, such as breathwork information, stop-motion photography, Q&As with the author, and more. Plus the CDs allow for instruction while practicing, just as in Brooke's renowned studio.
The Pilates Body Kit: An Interactive Fitness Program to Strengthen, Streamline, and Tone (includes 2 audio cds, flash cards & workbook)
The Pilates Body Kit: An Interactive Fitness Program to Strengthen, Streamline, and Tone (includes 2 audio cds, flash cards & workbook),Brooke Siler,St. Martin's Griffin,0312316259,Consumer Health,Exercise,Health & Fitness,Health/Fitness,Healthy Living,Exercise & workout books,Health & Fitness / General
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