The Pilates Healing Bible: Tone Your Body Through Exercise That Strengthens and Conditions the Muscles and Improves Focus, Comfort, and Clarity

224 pp. The drills in this book are warm-ups, stretches, and relaxation routines to help you prepare for a full Pilates practice. Pilates is a blend of disciplines informed by gymnastics, Olympic weightlifting, tai chi and everything else that piqued the curiosity of its inventor, Joseph Pilates. This book includes a range of exercises formulated to work with your busy lifestyle, from routines that can be done at your desk, to floor routines for home, plus a classical Pilates mat routine. Readers will find that easy- to-follow instructions accompanied by step-by-step images to illustrate each exercise.