If you want to complement your
regular Pilates class
with Pilates exercises
at home
or simply learn more about
Pilates,
you may find these
recommendations helpful.
The Anatomy of
Pilates
I
am reading this book for you right now ... will write what I think when
I finish.
Classical
Pilates Technique: The Complete Mat Workout Series - Peter Fiasca
If you can get your hands on this DVD, it is definitely worth it. It
comprises the complete Pilates mat workout, from basic to super advanced,
demonstrated in a clear and very esthetical way. This is classical
Pilates at its best, performed by some of the world's leading Pilates
experts.
If
you have never done Pilates before, you may find the exercises hard to
copy. As soon as you have taken some classes with an experienced Pilates
instructor though, this DVD is great to guide you when exercising at
home.
Pilates Intermediate Mat Workout - Ana Cabán
Lighter and more colourful than the above DVD, this intermediate mat workout
with Ana Cabán is one of the better workout-at-home DVD's. The instructions
are very clear and easy to follow. The pace is perfect and the set of
true Pilates exercises is entertaining enough to keep getting you on the
mat at home.
Even though it is an intermediate workout, it is also a good choice for beginners:
modifications are demonstrated which make the exercises more feasible for beginners
- but just as powerful!
Pilates Body
in Motion - Alycea Ungaro
Excellent book! It covers both theory and well explained exercises
giving both the unexperienced and the Pilates expert a good insight into
the Pilates method and a great guide to workout at home.
Written by Alycea Ungaro, a New York based owner of a reputable
classical Pilates studio.
Your ultimate Pilates Body Challenge -
Brooke Siler
A good choice to learn
about Pilates and how to practise it at home and at the gym, with or
without equipment.
Not in the least,
author Brooke Siler also clearly explains how you can incorporate
Pilates into your everyday life - warmly recommended!
Nothing can beat a classical style
Pilates class. Classes are dynamic, flowing and focused. Forget about boring
endless repetitions! While doing the exercises you will have fun, never be
bored and yet, almost unnoticed, your body will have worked hard.
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