The Complete Guide to Joseph H. Pilates' Techniques of Physical Conditioning: With Special Help for Back Pain and Sports Training
Language: English
Published by Hunter House Publishers, 2004
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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 progress The 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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- Title
- The Complete Guide to Joseph H. Pilates' Techniques of Physical Conditioning: With Special Help for Back Pain and Sports Training
- Author
- Allan Menezes
- Publisher
- Hunter House Publishers
- Publication year
- 2004
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Hardback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1630267376
- ISBN 13
- 9781630267377
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
This new edition contains information on daily living patterns that can disrupt the body's biomechanics; back-strengthening routines for sports like golf, tennis, and racquetball; exercises for computer users -- upper back, neck, and shoulder routines; more advanced versions of the original exercises; and the stamina stretch, to increase breathing capacity and support abdominals before each exercise. In addition, the book offers an introduction to the history and philosophy of the Pilates system, information specifically for athletes, a chapter addressing pain relief, and helpful illustrations and worksheets.
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From the Author
The most comprehensive guide to the Pilates method available I "stumbled" upon the Pilates Method almost 20 years ago and it fixed a chronic back problem I had from a rugby accident. I was an instant convert and changed careers to enter this fascinating arena. Coming from an athletic background brought a different perspective to the ballet-dominant field of Pilates. With this different insight I "created" a series of formulas and rules with which to perform the exercises, including those for breathing, progressing the exercises and how to guage your results, amongst others.
The exercises themselves are "more complete than any other book that is available on the market today" (writes the Physicalmind Institute, a training centre for Pilates Instructors). There are guidelines to what is the appropriate exercise for you, how to sequentially perform the movements and what to do if you find it a struggle.
There are sections on specific areas of the body: lower back pain, tight shoulders, knees, etc. There are charts at the back of the book with recommendations of 6 different levels of exercises to choose from and an order form to order any of the seven videos based on the book - including two exclusive ones: Pilates for Athletes and Pre-natal Pilates.
I had a great time writing this book and was thrilled to learn that people all over the world were using it as an instructors manual as well as obtaining relief from back pain by using the specific techniques contained therein, especially the innovative "B-Line" for lower abdominal connections. Prior to its launch in the USA, this book was selling worldwide from my studios in Australia and via our internet site. I was amazed at the sales...
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