Publisher's Synopsis
From the new Big Little Book series, this book explains the immensely popular age-defying body maintenance system of Pilates and presents a programme that will help you look and feel toned, flexible and full of life.
The complete guide to the exercise system traditionally used by ballet dancers and models, designed to make your body longer, leaner and stronger. Soft exercises combine low-impact but high-energy movements with realignment of your posture to build flexibility, stamina and strength.
Designed to work for all ages and at all levels of fitness.
The book explains how Pilates can help to:
Maintain flexible and pain-free joints
Tone and lenthen muscles
Develop supple, graceful movement
Improve bone density for real long-term health benefits