Pilates for Life

CBE Darcey Bussell

ISBN 10: 0718147669 / ISBN 13: 9780718147662

Published by Michael Joseph, 2005

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2005. 1st Trade Paperback. Paperback. Firm, slim stomach. Fantastic posture. Clear, relaxed mind. Just four of the results you will see and feel if you take up Pilates. The author has practised Pilates as part of her professional training ever since the beginning of her ballet career. In this title, she introduces you to this form of exercise. Num Pages: 192 pages, ill. BIC Classification: VFMG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 189 x 14. Weight in Grams: 595. . . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780718147662

Bibliographic Details

Title: Pilates for Life

Publisher: Michael Joseph

Publication Date: 2005

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis:

Enjoy the mental and physical benefits of exercise using pilates and dance from the comfort of your home, with this straightforward and engaging guide

Have you always dreamed of strong, lean muscles? Fantastic posture?

What about a calm, relaxed and mindful attitude?

These are all possible with the magic of pilates. Let Dame Darcy Bussell guide you right from the start as you enjoy the benefits of pilates from your own home.

And who better to introduce you to this fabulous form of exercise than a woman who has practised Pilates as part of her professional training ever since the beginning of her incredible ballet career?

With Darcy's essential guide, you will learn:
- Basics of pilates
- Warm ups and warm downs
- Abdominal strengthening and stretching
- Sitting, kneeling and standing postures and sequences
- Balancing and lifting exercises
- Main programme and mini programme options

Darcey is passionate about Pilates and her introduction to the core programme is the easiest, clearest and most encouraging available. Beautifully designed throughout and immensely practical, it is the perfect combination of aspirational and achievable. Ballet dancer and Strictly Come Dancing judge Darcey Bussell quite simply loves Pilates, and anyone who reads Pilates for Life will too.

As Darcy herself says, 'It's really important not to associate fitness as a chore. It's got to be entertaining' (BBC Radio 2 with Chris Evans).

'In ten sessions you will feel the difference, in twenty you will see the difference, and in thirty you will have a whole new body' Joseph H. Pilates

About the Author:

Born in London, Darcey Bussell began ballet at the Royal Ballet School at the age of thirteen. In 1986 she won the Prix de Lausanne. Then in 1987 she joined Sadlers Wells Royal Ballet, where in 1988, at the age of nineteen, she was recognized by MacMillan and then joined the Royal Ballet as a soloist. In 1995 she was awarded an OBE. She is now a favourite judge on Strictly Come Dancing.

Darcey has previously published exercise books such as Pilates for Life, but this is her first lifestyle book. She lives in London with her husband, Angus Forbes, and their two daughters, Phoebe and Zoe.