Ultimate Pilates: Achieve the perfect body shape

Reyneke, Dreas; Reyneke

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0091876710 ISBN 13: 9780091876715

Publisher: Vermilion, 2002

As Miranda Richardson sums it up so well, 'Pilates will help you to do whatever you have to in life. With its emphasis on structure and synchronising breath, with a fluid yet dynamic set of movements, the body and mind are made strong and flexible. There is an almost immediate sense of well-being. Whether you are singing "Aida", sitting at a desk all day or unloading shopping from your car, Pilates will benefit you.' Ultimate Pilates is a unique programme of exercises that will help you to condition your body and mind for ultimate fitness. This form of exercise is gentle, uncompetitive, relaxing, and also extremely effective. With an astounding 40 years' experience, Dreas Reyneke has developed a set of exercises from Pilates principles that improve posture, strengthen and tone the whole body and lift the spirits. As the Pilates phenomenon continues to sweep throughout the UK, the US and Europe, reaching even to small town gyms, Ultimate Pilates provides the definitive guide to practising and understanding this amazing exercise programme in the comfort of your own home. Here are just few comments from Dreas's students:'One of the finest teachers.' Viviana Durante, Principal Ballerina'Dreas has a deep understanding of how the body works.' Martin Amis'My husband thanks you.' Ruby Wax

Review:

'One of the finest teachers.' -- Viviana Durante, Principle Ballerina

'offers fascinating opinions on subjects like structural fitness and the effect of modern living on our bodies' -- Time Out

`If you only buy one Pilates book, make sure it's Ultimate Pilates by Dreas Reyneke' -- Time Out

`concentrates on the truly expert knowledge contained within' -- Time out

From the Publisher:

‘a plastic surgeon for the body – but without the plastic – or indeed the surgery...’
Helena Bonham Carter

‘When I walk away from his luminous pyramid-like studio, I feel taller than the ceiling and focused for the day.’
Juliette Binoche

‘When I first went to Dreas I was the kind of 48 year old who would groan every time he moved. Thanks to him I have stopped groaning’
Martin Amis

‘It’s like you were once a VW-bus and then you’re a Ferrari.
Dreas, my Husband thanks you.’
Ruby Wax