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Pilates for Runners
Everything you need to start using Pilates to improve your running – get stronger, more flexible, avoid injury and improve your performance
Pilates for Runners
Everything you need to start using Pilates to improve your running – get stronger, more flexible, avoid injury and improve your performance
Description
Pilates for Runners is a valuable resource filled with mat Pilates exercises designed for runners of all abilities.
The clear and accessible exercises will help runners develop core strength, flexibility, improved balance, coordination and better posture, all of which are important for injury-free running and optimal performance.
Alongside the clear step-by-step exercises you will find expert advice and motivational interviews with real runners who testify to the transformative power of Pilates.
Table of Contents
Introduction
1 Why Pilates is good for runners
2 Joseph Pilates: a brief history
3 The principles of Pilates
4 Postural alignment
5 Breathing
6 Equipment
7 Mat Pilates Exercises for runners
8 Post-run stretches
9 Five 10-15 minute daily routines to improve your running
10 The healing power of Pilates
11 Injuries
12 Pilates for the running mind
13 Finding a Pilates class and what to look for
Acknowledgements
References
Index
1 Why Pilates is good for runners
2 Joseph Pilates: a brief history
3 The principles of Pilates
4 Postural alignment
5 Breathing
6 Equipment
7 Mat Pilates Exercises for runners
8 Post-run stretches
9 Five 10-15 minute daily routines to improve your running
10 The healing power of Pilates
11 Injuries
12 Pilates for the running mind
13 Finding a Pilates class and what to look for
Acknowledgements
References
Index
Product details
| Published | 20 Apr 2017 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 208 |
| ISBN | 9781472938015 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Sport |
| Illustrations | Over 100 colour photographs |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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