Using the body as the ultimate fitness vehicle and taking inspiration from yoga, dance, and strength training, Pilates transforms bodies in record time. This title guides readers in every step (and leg lift...) of the way. From basic mat moves to the right foods that fuel a lean, toned figure, it is suitable for beginners and experts alike.
The Pilates® method may be today's hottest exercise, but it has been endorsed by physicians for almost a century. Originally developed by Joseph H. Pilates to help strengthen and condition muscles, Pilates is the ultimate mind-body exercise for anyone who wants to tone, streamline, and realign their body without the bulked-up results of more conventional workout methods. Now, in The Pilates® Body, author Brooke Siler--one of the most sought-after personal trainers in the country and owner of New York's top studio for Pilates training, re:AB--provides a complete, easy-to follow program of Pilates exercises that can be done anywhere, anytime, and without machines. With step-by-step instructions, Siler guides the reader through the complete circuit of mat exercises, each of which is clearly illustrated by photographs, line drawings, and unique visualization exercises. With Pilates you will not only streamline your figure--you will dramatically improve your posture, flexibility, and balance, and enhance your physical and emotional well-being. The Pilates Body shows you how.
Pilates is the fastest-growing trend in fitness today, with millions enjoying its muscle strengthening and body toning benefits. In this follow-up to her" New York Times" bestseller "The Pilates Body," Brooke Siler 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. This unique, interactive kit contains: - Two 70-minute-plus audio CDs containing eight complete classes- 70 full-color instructional cards with photographs of each pose and breathing and techniques tips- A 64-page workbook with a 20-page journal and a record-keeping section to track progress. Brook Siler was hailed by "Vogue" as on of America's most sought after Pilates trainers. Author of the "New York Times" bestseller "The Pilates Body," she is owner of the acclaimed re: AB(R) studio in New York City, where her clients have included Madonna, Liv Tyler, Amber Valletta, and many others. She studies under the tutelage of Romana Kryzanowska, Joseph Pilates' protege for more than 30 years, and now sits on the board of the Pilates Guild(R).
Brooke Siler, die Pilatestrainerin der Hollywood-Stars, hat ein Programm entwickelt, mit dem man überall trainieren kann: bei der Hausarbeit, vor dem Fernseher, unauffällig in der U-Bahn oder im Supermarkt. Denn für Pilates braucht man nichts weiter, als den eigenen Körper. Alle Übungen sind mit etwa 500 Fotos und Zeichnungen durchgehend illustriert und für Pilates-Anfänger ebenso geeignet wie für Geübte. Brooke Siler ist die Pilates-Trainerin von Madonna, Sharon Stone, Julia Roberts und Liv Tyler.
Keine Zeit fürs Fitness-Studio? Brooke Siler, die Trainerin der Stars in New York, hat mit ausführlichen Step-by-Step-Anleitungen und einzigartigen Visualisierungstechniken ein Pilates-Workout für zu Hause entwickelt, das sich ganz einfach umsetzen lässt. Bereits nach 10 Sitzungen spürt man an Bauch, Beinen, Hüften und Po den Trainingserfolg, nach 20 Sitzungen sieht man ihn und nach 30 hat man einen neuen Körper.