Pilates for Dummies

by Ellie Herman

Book Overview

A user-friendly guide that teaches you the origins and philosophy of the Pilates method and helps you set realistic fitness goals and custom tailor a program

Once the secret fitness weapon of professional dancers, athletes, and movie stars, Pilates is sweeping the country and becoming more popular than ever. If half of what its many fans claim is true, then it's easy to see why. Combining elements of yoga, dance, gymnastics, and boxing,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764553976
• ISBN13: 9780764553974
• Release Date: May 2002
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.3" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Very informative

This series in general is extremely informative. Black and white, simple, straight forward, easy to follow

Pilates - a superb reference

I borrowed a copy of the book from my local library and liked it so much I bought it for myself and for my daughter-in-law. I attended a Pilates class and told my instructor that I had the book - she remarked that it is one of the best and recommended it to the whole class here at the University of California, Santa Cruz. The book gives excellent explanations. While the class gave me a sense of how a flowing routine will work, I can do it at home with the aid of the book. I recommend it highly. Thanks, A Pilates Dummy Fan

Great reference

I have been working out on a reformer for a month, and absolutely love the pilates workout. I was looking to get matwork materials to take on vacation, and am very happy with this book--it seems to provide a sound basis for the matwork. I also highly recommend Pilates for Dummies on video.

Pilates Made Easy

I bought this book expecting it to be like most self help books, worthless. I was wrong! This book did an excellent job of explaining the workouts. I liked that she gave hints to make certain excerizes easier on beginers. I was also suprised to see results so fast! I got the book to help me tone my abs and after a week I could see my tummy coming in and feel myself standing up straight as my posture also improved! I am going on 3 weeks of doing the 10 min abs work out that is at the end of chapter 6 and it is doing wonders! I love pilates and I love this book! I recommend it to anyone who wants to look good, but not bulky like all the muscle-heads at the gym!

The best Pilates book out there!

This book is great for everyone from beginners and those experienced in Pilates. Ellie describes each exercise extremely well and gives great tips so you can get the most out of your work out (and so you won't hurt yourself). Her step by step pictures are not found in any other book. She also gives great tips on using other pieces of equipment like the ball and roller. A must have for anyone interested in Pilates!

Definitely the best -

Excellent book - clear directions and wonderful photos that show each exercise step by step. This is the Pilates book you've been waiting for!