Pilates
Product ID: 1744300
The most acclaimed, comprehensive guide on Pilates is now updated, expanded, and better than ever! In this second edition, world-renowned Pilates expert Rael Isacowitz shows you the same repertoire that he has used to train multiple Olympians as well as an elite group of professional instructors who work with celebrities and athletes around the world. Starting with the foundation for all the exercises, Pilates presents an in-depth treatment of mat work, including photos, imagery cues, and detailed instruction on breathing to help you perform the movements correctly. The mat work in this edition is organized according to a mat-specific version of the comprehensive BASI Block System used for the apparatus work. This arrangement enhances understanding of the expansive repertoire and provides the tools for creating personalized mat routines. A unique set of challenging exercise sequences is offered to facilitate performing the movements in one continuous, flowing motion. After the mat work, where most books stop entirely, Pilates goes on to apply the same depth of instruction and photos to the full range of Pilates apparatus: • Reformer • Cadillac • Wunda chair • Step and ladder barrels • Ped-a-pul • Arm chair • Magic circle The complete repertoire includes a purposeful grouping of exercises into blocks that work all regions of the body and progress from the fundamental level through the intermediate and advanced levels to challenge you at all stages of Pilates development. With more than 200 exercises and more than 50 variations, Pilates is the most comprehensive guide available on the method. As a contemporary approach to the work of Joseph Pilates, this is the one book you need in order to improve your balance, concentration, coordination, posture, muscle tone, core strength, and flexibility—in short, your well-being. Review: Best reformer book out there - These days, you see a lot of youtube tutorials, online comments, but when it comes to an all in one reference and guidance, there really isn’t that much information on the universal pilates reformer. I don’t need to watch 30 min of YouTube video to get to the point. I need a quick reference book so I can learn the material. I came across this book after it came highly recommended by a pilates reformer group. The STOT reformer books are far too expensive given the limited material in the book is not that different from this. This book is exceedingly detailed, comprehensive, and well thought out. Next to the purchase of my reformer, this is probably the best purchase I’ve made! The info in this book is priceless! Review: informative book by an incredible teacher - This book has revolutionized my understanding of Pilates. It uses effective descriptions and visualizations to take you within your body to really feel and understand what each exercise accomplishes. If you're used to group Pilates classes or videos and don't have access to a good one on one teacher, this will take you to another level.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 258 Reviews |
S**0
Best reformer book out there
These days, you see a lot of youtube tutorials, online comments, but when it comes to an all in one reference and guidance, there really isn’t that much information on the universal pilates reformer. I don’t need to watch 30 min of YouTube video to get to the point. I need a quick reference book so I can learn the material. I came across this book after it came highly recommended by a pilates reformer group. The STOT reformer books are far too expensive given the limited material in the book is not that different from this. This book is exceedingly detailed, comprehensive, and well thought out. Next to the purchase of my reformer, this is probably the best purchase I’ve made! The info in this book is priceless!
A**D
informative book by an incredible teacher
This book has revolutionized my understanding of Pilates. It uses effective descriptions and visualizations to take you within your body to really feel and understand what each exercise accomplishes. If you're used to group Pilates classes or videos and don't have access to a good one on one teacher, this will take you to another level.
J**A
Foundational Pilates Library Staple
I purchased this book after checking it out of the public library. I knew at that time that this needed to be in my personal training and fitness library because the rich detail it provides makes me a better instructor, a better athlete, and a stronger practitioner. If you are interested in being any of these, I would encourage you to get this book.
I**S
Four Stars
I have a reformer at home and this is helpful to learn new exercises
M**N
a wonderful book.
Dear Rael thank you very much for your wonderful book. I read it with pleasure every day again and again and every time i find something new. Thank you for your deep knowledge and hard work. I advise everyone who loves and appreciates the correct work with a body (especially the instructors of pilates) to th buy the book! Best regards, Maryna
L**L
It is also very easy to read bad easy to follow if you need ...
The book is very comprehensive! It is also very easy to read and easy to follow if you need to do the exercises. Will be useful to anyone interested in Pilates, young or old alike! The complete exercises are very well detailed and explained!
M**T
Trust your body! If it’s screaming stop, don’t try to keep going!
It’s interesting, but working with a teacher is better....it’s safer if you have any physical enjuries & a good teacher will watch that you do nothing to agrivate them. The book is a good aide to support a class, but always check with your teacher before you purchase something that is not helpful or safe at your level.
K**L
Wonderful book, especially for new instructors
I absolutely love the imagery cues given for each exercise. This book is a wonderful resource, especially for a newer instructor like myself.
L**I
très bon livre
Les exercices sont parfaitement expliqués
M**A
Very useful !
A very helpful resource for anyone teaching Pilates. Plenty of exercise examples with detailed descriptions and ways of communicating and explaining the exercises. The class- examples for different class formats and levels are also very helpful !
G**Z
Perfetto
Il miglior libro di Pilates in assoluto. Spiegazioni e figure complete. Anche l'inglese è molto semplice e leggibile da tutti.
E**E
Amei
Amei
J**N
clear instructions and in-depth explanations
One of the best Pilates book I have come across . Detailed clear instructions and explanations . The section on mat work is not very long a lot of the book is devoted to working on the Pilates equipment ,Reformer etc which I do not use . Despite this , this is a book I would not do with out
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