Author Brooke Siler, who trained with Romana Kryzanowska, the
oldest living protégé of Joseph Pilates, organizes her book
impeccably. After discussing proper alignment and ways to modify
the exercises for those with neck, knee, or lower back pain, she
jumps right into the 60-plus exercises, which are divided into
beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. What differentiates
Siler''s book from the other Pilates titles is that she includes a
disclaimer about the models: "The models in thi
內容簡介:
The Pilates method may be today''s hottest exercise,
but it has been endorsed by physicians for almost a century.
Originally developed by Joseph H. Pilates to help strengthen and
condition muscles, Pilates is the ultimate mind-body exercise for
anyone who wants to tone, streamline, and realign their body
without the bulked-up results of more conventional workout
methods.
Now, in The Pilates Body, author Brooke Siler--one of
the most sought-after personal trainers in the country and owner of
New York''s top studio for Pilates training, re:AB--provides a
complete, easy-to follow program of Pilates exercises that can be
done anywhere, anytime, and without machines.
With step-by-step instructions, Siler guides the reader through
the complete circuit of mat exercises, each of which is clearly
illustrated by photographs, line drawings, and unique visualization
exercises. With Pilates you will not only streamline your
figure--you will dramatically improve your posture, flexibility,
and balance, and enhance your physical and emotional well-being.
The Pilates Body shows you how.
關於作者:
Brooke Siler is the co-owner of re:AB, the renowned studio for
Pilates training in New York City, where her clients
include Amber Valletta, Shalom Harlow, and Liv Tyler. Hailed as the
"trainer to the stars," she trained under Joseph Pilates'' protégé,
Romana Kryzanowska, and has been recognized by Vogue,
Cosmopolitan, Harper''s Bazaar, and the New York Observer
as one of the country''s leading fitness gurus. She lives in New
York City.