Pilates Anatomy
Published on 10. March 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
216 pages
978-0-7360-8386-7 (ISBN)
Description
This title includes Pilates as you've never seen it before! With detailed descriptions, step-by-step instruction and stunning full-colour anatomical illustrations, "Pilates Anatomy" takes you inside the exercises and programmes that will tone the body, stabilise the core, improve balance and increase flexibility. Using the original mat work of Joseph Pilates, you'll see how key muscles are used, how variations and minor adjustments can influence effectiveness and how breathing, alignment, posture and movement are all fundamentally linked.
Reviews / Votes
"Karen and Rael are two of the most respected names in the Pilates field, and PilatesAnatomy brings together their clarity and passion. This book is at the top of my list." -- Nora St. John, Education Program Director, Balanced Body University"There is a wealth of information in PilatesAnatomy. The Pilates world is fortunate to have this resource." -- Peter Davis, Cofounder of IDEA Health and Fitness Association and Inner IDEA
"PilatesAnatomy by Rael Isacowitz and Karen Clippinger is an exceptionally well-mapped journey into the muscular anatomy and kinesiology of Pilates exercises. A must-have anatomy book for any serious student of Pilates, Pilates Anatomy will surely appeal to anyone interested in how muscle groups work together in exercise." -- Marguerite Ogle, About.com/Pilates
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Champaign
United States
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 to 99 years
Illustrations
243 colour illustrations, 213 colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7360-8386-7 (9780736083867)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions
Rael Isacowitz | Karen Clippinger
Pilates Anatomy
Book
09/2019
2nd Edition
Human Kinetics
€25.00
Available immediately
Persons
Rael Isacowitz is a world-renowned practitioner and teacher of Pilates. He has over 30 years of Pilates achievement and is a prominent lecturer and teacher at symposiums, universities and studios around the globe. Karen Clippinger is a professor at California State University at Long Beach, where she teaches functional anatomy for dance, body placement, Pilates, and other dance science courses.
Content
Chapter 1. Six Key Principles of Pilates; Chapter 2. Spine, Core, and Body Alignment; Chapter 3. Muscles, Movement Analysis, and Mat Work; Chapter 4. Foundation for a Mat Session; Chapter 5. Abdominal Work for Movement and Stabilization; Chapter 6. Fine Articulation for a Flexible Spine; Chapter 7. Bridging for a Functional Spine; Chapter 8. Side Exercises for an Effective Core; Chapter 9. Extensions for a Strong Back; Chapter 10. Customizing Your Pilates Program.