The Pilates Edge: An Athlete's Guide to Strength and Performance: 1 - Softcover

Loigerot, Daniel; Adamany, Karrie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1583331840 ISBN 13: 9781583331842

Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group, 2004

Synopsis

Pilates is a unique body conditioning method-originally developed by Joseph Pilates for boxers, gymnasts, and dancers-based on the philosophy of a unified body, mind, and spirit. Pilates teaches precision movement generated from the center of the body, the "powerhouse," which includes the abdominal muscles, lower back, and buttocks. Drawing from the powerhouse enhances control, can increase range of motion in the limbs, and prevent injury of the spine. The Pilates Edge makes the connection between the Pilates Method of body conditioning and sports training, showing how the basic principles of Pilates relate to athletic achievement as well as everyday health and fitness. With this instructive book, athletes and anyone wanting to enhance their physical performance will learn to strengthen and condition their bodies while preventing injuries. The authors begin by outlining the Authentic Pilates Method™, as taught to them by Romana Kryzanowksa, the last living disciple of Joseph Pilates. This fully illustrated workout includes variations for the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. The authors then provide specific workouts to strengthen and enhance performance for golf, running, tennis, swimming, cycling, and skiing, giving special attention to the muscle groups and common injuries associated with each sport. They also include a chapter on Pilates for common aches and pains of athletes. Pilates improves physical and mental well-being for athletes at any level, enhancing performance and confidence through its 6 central principles: centering, breathing, concentration, control, precision, and flowing movement.

About this title

Synopsis:

Pilates is a unique body conditioning method - originally developed by Joseph Pilates for boxers, gymnasts, and dancers. The Pilates Edge makes the connection between Pilates and sports training, showing how the basic principles of Pilates relate to athletic achievement as well as everyday health and fitness. The authors begin by outlining the Authentic Pilates Method[trademark], as taught to them by Romana Kryzanowksa, the last living disciple of Joseph Pilates. This fully illustrated workout includes variations for the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. The authors then provide specific workouts to strengthen and enhance performance for the main sports (see key points), giving special attention to the muscle groups and common injuries associated with each sport.

About the Author:

Karrie Adamany is the founder of ab lab™, a service that sends certified Pilates instructors to major hotels and private residences in America. This service has been recognized as a hot fitness trend in magazines such as Elle, Gotham, Australian Vogue, and Where New York. A certified Pilates instructor, Karrie is the founder of the Pilates Edge Studio in New York City. Daniel Loigerot is a certified personal trainer and martial arts instructor in judo. A former French National Triathlete, he has also served as a trainer for the French National II Basketball Team and the French National Cycling Team. He is currently an instructor of the Authentic Pilates Method™ at the Pilates Edge Studio in New York City.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1583331840
• ISBN 13: 9781583331842
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 328