The Complete Guide to Joseph H. Pilates' Techniques of Physical Conditioning
eBook - ePub

The Complete Guide to Joseph H. Pilates' Techniques of Physical Conditioning

With Special Help for Back Pain and Sports Training

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  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Complete Guide to Joseph H. Pilates' Techniques of Physical Conditioning

With Special Help for Back Pain and Sports Training

About this book

This second edition of the best-selling THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO JOSEPH H. PILATES' TECHNIQUES OF PHYSICAL CONDITIONING, offers strength-building and flexibility exercises for anyone who wants to get in shape. The exercises also are perfect to complement the training program of anyone who plays sports, as well as those who want relief for back or knee problems.The book contains:
** A thorough introduction to the history and philosophy of Joseph Pilates' unique techniques
** 88 Pilates exercises in basic, intermediate and advanced routines
** Over 240 photos and illustrations
** A chapter addressing pain relief
** A routine for relieving lower back pain and strengthening weak abdominals
** Worksheets for monitoring progressThe second edition contains the following new material:
** The Stamina Stretch -- to increase breathing capacity and support core abdominals
** The B-Line Core -- to give support for routines, a trimmer waist, plus relief from back pain
** How to change the way you walk to prevent back pain and tension headaches
** New back strengthening routines for rotational sports like golf, tennis, racquetball
** New upper body exercises for computer users

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Dedication
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. About the Author
  7. Foreword
  8. Preface
  9. Acknowledgements
  10. Introduction
  11. 1 Why Our Bodies Need a Regular Fitness Program
  12. 2 Mental Control over Physical Movement
  13. 3 The Importance of Posture
  14. 4 Making Your Pilates Workout Effective and Safe
  15. 5 The Warm-Up
  16. 6 The Routine for Lower-Back Pain and Weak Abdominals
  17. 7 The Basic Routine
  18. 8 The Intermediate Routine
  19. 9 The Advanced Routine
  20. 10 More Challenging Exercises
  21. 11 Theraband Routines
  22. 12 Move Yourself Out of Pain
  23. References
  24. Exercise Charts