( 8 reviews )
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Posted: Jun 30 2009
This book is a great addition to the workout tapes I have. It breaks down each exercise into parts and provides photographs and step by step explanations of the exercise. It also provides beginner, intermediate and advanced routines so that you can do the exercises on your own without a video. The transitions from one exercise to the next are helpful also. The only criticism I have is that there are no warm-up exercises such as shoulder shrugs, pelvic curls, Pilates crunches, etc. I like warming up muscles before plunging into the Hundreds. Aside from this shortcoming, this is an excellent book for anyone starting Pilates.
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Posted: Oct 30 2008
This is the best of the pilates books I own. The explainations and illustrations make the moves easy to understand and do properly. There are several one page charts for beginner, intermediate and advanced. I found these valuable for learning to flow through the routines without having to turn a page in the book for the next move. This is a great book for a beginner or an advanced user who wants to learn the proper form and get great results quickly.Pilates: Body in Motion
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Posted: May 24 2008
This is a well-illustrated, well-written book that explains the Pilates method and the origin of Palates. The pictures and captions make learning the basics very easy. I'm now ready to take a Palates class without feeling awkward and uncomfortable. I recommend it for anyone interested in training in Palates. A must book to read before taking a class.
