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The Pilates Bible: The Definitive Guide to Pilates Excercise

by Jo Ferris
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The Pilates Bible appeals to readers who want a comprehensive understanding of this exercise method––its origin, principles, key concepts, and benefits––in addition to detailed instructions, complete with beautiful step-by-step color pictures, describing how to practice Pilates safely and effectively. Joseph Pilates (1880-1967), who was plagued by illness as a child in Germany, developed his unique movement system over many years by combining observations about what energized and aligned the body with fitness techniques of his day. In 1925, he immigrated to the United States and set up a studio to introduce his holistic technique.

The system is based on six principles: breathing, centering, control, concentration, precision, and flowing movement. Instruction begins with fundamentals like finding the "scoop" and engaging the "powerhouse." Then gentle movement to stabilize the back and the pelvis is introduced. Each exercise builds on the one before it. Once practitioners master the basics, they are ready for the Beginner's Program, where they learn how to move using the principles. The Intermediate Program progresses to more complex exercises that encourage moving with flow, greater precision and concentration, and integrating the breath. The Advanced Program offers more challenging positions requiring greater strength, stamina, and coordination. Comprehensive instructions at each level provide exercise goals, common errors to avoid, and modifications to help those who may experience difficulty.

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Book details

Author
Jo Ferris
Imprint
Basic Health Publications, Inc., an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
Published
Formats
Paperback
Subjects
Health & Fitness › Exercise › Pilates
Health & Fitness › Healthy Living
Topics
exercise · fitness · mind-body wellness · strength and flexibility · at-home workouts · movement fundamentals
ISBN-13
9781591203179

About the author

JO FERRIS is a physiotherapist and classical Pilates instructor and the author of The Pilates Bible: The Definitive Guide to Pilates Exercise.

Ferris holds a graduate diploma in physiotherapy, with studies at King’s College London, and is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists. She has worked as a physical therapist specializing in neurology at St. Richard’s Hospital in Chichester, England, since 2009, treating conditions including stroke and brain injuries, and holds advanced Bobath training.

When she’s not writing, Ferris has taught classical Pilates since 2004, leading both group classes and individual sessions. That hands-on expertise in movement and rehabilitation informs the practical depth of her work.

Jo lives in Grays, United Kingdom.

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Format: Paperback