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Pilates for Living
Get stronger, fitter and healthier for an active later life
Pilates for Living
Get stronger, fitter and healthier for an active later life
Description
Keep living a healthy and active life for longer using the natural and trusted method of Pilates.
Ageing successfully means learning how to make and maintain positive lifestyle changes to remain in the best of health. Not just living longer, but better, and embracing ageing, rather than dreading it.
Regular Pilates practice can enable a fulfilling and active later life, helping to lower blood pressure and remove the causes of aches and pains, which can support independent living and good health.
Pilates for Living combines simple and effective exercises, suitable for all levels and abilities, with expert advice and motivational interviews with those who testify to the transformative powers of Pilates.
Table of Contents
Introduction
1 Joseph Pilates: a brief history
2 What Pilates can do for us as we age
3 What is Pilates? The Pilates principles
4 Equipment
5 Postural alignment
6 Breathing
7 Gentle warm-up techniques
8 Balance
9 Foot health and strengthening exercises
10 Mat Pilates exercises
11 Post-activity stretches
12 Three 20-minute routines - all levels
13 The healing power of Pilates for body and mind
14 Finding a mat Pilates class and what to look for
Glossary
About the author
Acknowledgements
Index
1 Joseph Pilates: a brief history
2 What Pilates can do for us as we age
3 What is Pilates? The Pilates principles
4 Equipment
5 Postural alignment
6 Breathing
7 Gentle warm-up techniques
8 Balance
9 Foot health and strengthening exercises
10 Mat Pilates exercises
11 Post-activity stretches
12 Three 20-minute routines - all levels
13 The healing power of Pilates for body and mind
14 Finding a mat Pilates class and what to look for
Glossary
About the author
Acknowledgements
Index
Product details
| Published | Apr 05 2018 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 208 |
| ISBN | 9781472947772 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Sport |
| Illustrations | Packed with colour photographs |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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