Explore the science behind over 50 pilates exercises to master each movement with confidence and control.
DK brings you a ground-breaking health book that will help you revitalize your workouts and perfect your Pilates practice, by understanding the muscle action, breathwork and techniques required, every step of the way.
Did you know that performing Pilates can strengthen your core, improve flexibility and posture, and help to reduce stress and anxiety at the same time? Backed by scientific research, learn how Pilates exercises benefit every system in the body. Science of Pilates reveals the facts with annotated artworks that show the mechanics, the angles, how your blood flow and respiration are affected, the key muscle and joint actions working below the surface of each exercise, safe alignment, and much more!
Go on a journey of self-discovery to explore:
– Specially commissioned CGI artworks depict all the main Pilates exercises with variations that add or reduce challenge.
– Artworks detail the mechanics of each exercise, correct body posture, the muscles involved and how they engage to perform movements.
– Illustrations featuring color-coding to highlight how the muscles, ligaments, and joints engage, stretch, and relax to perform each exercise.
– Pilates programs tailored to different abilities and aims.
– Suggested practices with a progressive increase in challenge over weeks and months.
– Easy-to-follow infographics help explain the hard science behind why Pilates training is so effective and what beneficial physical adaptations it can bring.
Set out to unearth the facts behind the pseudo-science fads, The Science of Pilates is an approachable, entertaining and easy-to read fitness guide for those seeking self-development backed up by solid scientific evidence. The popular question and answer format brings immediacy to the information provided, and the highly visually illustrations truly bring the science to life in a contemporary and accessible way.
At DK, we believe in the power of discovery.
So why stop there?
If you like Science of Pilates, then why not try Science of Yoga to help you better understand yoga anatomy in order to perfect your practice and poses, or Science of Strength Training to support you in your journey to build you strongest body. Complete the collection today!
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Publisher : DK (December 27, 2022)
Language : English
Paperback : 224 pages
ISBN-10 : 0744064236
ISBN-13 : 978-0744064230
Item Weight : 1.4 pounds
Dimensions : 7.75 x 0.75 x 9.19 inches
Steve h. –
Very Informative and Easy to Read.
The illustrations, the tips, the science all prove very useful. I was able tom clear up several misunderstandings I had with previous Pilates experiences. Easily the most informative yet easy to use Pilates instruction yet!
Keesha –
Extremely helpful
As a new Pilates instructor this is a must have and I love the diversity of the illustrations.
Laurie Chen –
Beautifully illustrated
I really like this book. They did a great job illustrating the pictures in an easy to read and understand way the color coordinated muscle groups is very appealing. The information is pretty generic but well done and delivered in a very useful, practical, elegant manner. I would recommend this.
John –
Recommended by my Pilates teacher
This book is full of knowledge. I definitely recommend this to anyone who is learning to teach Pilates and looking to better understand the function of muscle groups. Really helpful to get past the surface level teaching language.
Katheryn Darlington –
Fabulous!!!!!
âFabulous!â Thank you Tracy Ward for writing this book! This is exactly what I had been looking for and unable to find until a good friend told me this book had been published. The organization of the book makes it really easy to use as a daily guide and reference while I am re-strengthening my lower back. The simple, clear, and thorough explanations along with fabulous illustrations guide me well through the exercises with ease.Anyone who is looking for ways to strengthen various parts of the body and/or learn more about Pilates – this is an excellent resource.
Amazon Customer –
Useful resource
Good reference material to connect anatomy to Pilates repertoire.
I love this product, I really impressed with the Quality –
Una compra que valió la pena
El libro es muy interesante porque trae muchÃsimas rutinas de ejercicio incluso para lidiar con procesos de enfermedad crónica, amé esta compra
Yarden –
Amazing book that covers all Pilates need to know
Amazing book!
David Estrada –
Bom livro
Jules Macdonald –
As a new pilates instructor , I found this book helped me immensely and I often refer back to it. Just enough information without it becoming overly complicated. Highly recommend!
Great! –
Great book for Pilates enthusiast, with clear instructions, provided with the photo. Absolutely recommend.
Cliente Amazon –
Manca sempre il perché di tutti i programmi ed è la chiave però diventerebbe una serie infinita di volumi di spessore importante ⦠quindi opuscolo basico sintetico immagini ben fatte e chiare ma poche come anche la teoria. Però lâho sfogliato con interesse ⦠in pratica è quello che troverà un utente nel sito della scrittrice pilates Anytime ⦠movimento si, ma poco informativo e quindi uguale a una palestra qualsiasi.
TR –
Very clear guidance on anatomy, functionality, the importance of correct usage of your muscles. Not only when you do you exercises but also the impact. Good visual images that are very straightforward and helpful.Usable For the teacher or the starting student or anyone interested in becoming more advanced.