This is the original and traditional mat Pilates series invented in the 1920s by guru Joseph Pilates. We encourage you to practice and perfect this single workout since this includes foundation moves for ALL of Pilates. This routine tones your whole body, hones the upper body, and improves your posture. This is a very special set of exercises and we urge you to do it again and again. All fitness levels welcome.
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"My first Pilates book ever! This book introduced me to the basic Pilates mat choreography with clear illustrations and excellent, unique descriptions of the movement. I still return to it constantly to refresh my personal practice and further understand this deep and powerful work. Can't say enough, a very good handbook." — sendann (5 out of 5 stars)
"My first Pilates book ever! This book introduced me to the basic Pilates mat choreography with clear illustrations and excellent, unique descriptions of the movement. I still return to it constantly to refresh my personal practice and further understand this deep and powerful work. Can't say enough, a very good handbook."
" While I wouldn't recommend really trying to learn pilates from a book, this is a good resource if you have a basic understanding of the principles of pilates but a refresher of the actual series. I liked the imagery she used and the little tips in the side bar. "
" I love this book. It's the best Pilates book I've used. I know the Guilderland Public Library has a copy if anyone wants to try it out. "
" I like Pilates so much and I felt real benifits of following this book's workout. So nice & easy. "
" Rather good for illustrating the form needed in Pilates. "
" really great photos of joseph pilates wearing strange diaper-looking shorts and interesting history of pilates and the genesis of joseph pilates methods. good illustrations of the typical pilates mat exercise sequence and written descriptions of the techniques for each movement. "
" This was a great reference book for me when I wanted to learn correct form. It was simple and thorough and very user-friendly. They actually use this as a textbook at the college where Mike works. "
" First read it a long time back. Found it and just reviewing. Back into Pilates again and just wanted to look through poses. "
" The only book I recommend for an at-home Pilates workout. Great pictures, description, cues and imagery. Now go do your 100! "
" This book is so helpful!! Packed full of information and tips. The illustrations of each move are Especially good. "
" This book is awesome. Great pictures and descriptions. Use it all the time to get ideas to put into my (infrequent) workouts. "
" I love this book. I've been using it for 10 years. It packs easily. It truly has helped me strengthen my core. And with the easy-to-follow illustrations, it's just a quick 15-30 minutes a day! "
" Great book, but I think it's hard to do without a teacher. "
" It's good for an exercise book. Have to say I'm not that impressed with Pilates. It's derived mainly from yoga -- but yoga classes are a lot cheaper, as well as generally being equally concerned with the spirit as with toning the body. "
" This is a good Pilates book. Good pictures and good explanations. "
" It's a perfect workout in a book. "
" Goddamn. The Hundreds was just too hard for me. "
" Wonderful introduction to classical Pilates. Everything is extremely clear, and there are visual cues to accompany every exercise. I also thought the modifications for beginner, intermediate, and advanced were perfect! "
" I love this book! I am a pilates addict. The book gives you all the basic begginer, intermediate, advanced and very advanced exercises to do on your own. It was really simple and to-the-point! "
" An excellent reference to classical Pilates technique for modified beginners, beginners, intermediate, advanced, and very advanced practitioners. Fluff-free. Recommended for anyone who practices Pilates! "
" An easy-to-read, concise and clear approach to Pilates "
" Ya know ... I do all the exercises just like Siler and I've yet to end up with a body like hers (where's the justice?)... "
" Awesome photos and the way it's laid out really makes me want to learn to do all the poses (eventually). The text descriptions do assist in getting yourself positioned just right. "
" A movers staple "
" Now, this seems like a feasable (and workable) exercise program - if I can get into doing it daily....*grin* "
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