Pilates

Whether you want to tone your stomach and thighs, reduce back or shoulder pain, improve your flexibility or achieve greater mental stamina, "Pilates" is for you - regardless of your age or ability. This book clearly explains the principles of Pilates, giving you the essentials to begin mathwork at home. In more than 30 step-by-step exercises, expert teacher Karen Smith reveals how to tone and strengthen the key areas of your body and offers advice on how to absorb the benefits of regular Pilates into your busy schedule. "Live Better: Pilates" shows how Pilates can invigorate your life with safe, gentle, effective exercises. This inspiring book brings increased health and well-being within easy reach of us all. Pilates is the ideal exercise for every body.