The Pilates Method of Physical and Mental Conditioning

By Phillip Friedman, Gail Eisen, Eisen (Author) Philip, Friedman (Author), Gail

Book Overview

No other exercise system has transformed the American fitness scene as irresistibly as the Pilates method--a group of unique movements that creates a remarkable change in the way you look, feel, and think. First developed by Joseph Pilates ninety years ago and known for decades only to a select group of devotees in the world of theater and dance, Pilates has grown exponentially to attract legions of fans who swear by the method as a way to rejuvenate and sculpt their bodies and focus their minds. And why these legions of fans? Because Pilates works. Published originally in 1980, The Pilates Method of Physical and Mental Conditioning was the first book of its kind: This is the book that brought Pilates out of the elite studios and into the lives of millions of Americans. Clear and easy to follow, this photo-filled text is the ideal way for a beginner to absorb a totally new concept of fitness. At the same time, the book's authenticity and completeness make it an essential and challenging guide for anyone who practices Pilates, whatever their level. Using a few simple, well-designed movements, readers can master centering of the body, precision of movement, smoothness and flow of motion, and proper breathing and relaxation--in thirty minutes a day. Everyone wants a healthy and fit body. Now, with this reprint of the classic The Pilates Method of Physical and Mental Conditioning , the benefits of a toned, lithe body and a revitalized mind are available to everyone again.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0142005045
• ISBN13: 9780142005040
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Studio
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.5" x 7.5"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 12 and higher

Customer Reviews

THE Pilates book

The best pilates book out there. This book was written before all of the others and it is still the best. Pilates has become very popular and that is a good thing. It is an excellent mind/body method that everyone should learn. However, too many people have taken advantage of its popularity to earn money. There are now hundreds of dvds and pilates books available, yet only a few are any good. Some people have taken tiny little fractions of the method and made dvds out of them. There are some good products - Ungaro's and Siler's books are good and the Classical Pilates dvds are excellent. This book is well written, easy to follow, beautifully photographed and aims to inform and teach this wonderful method to the public. It is not just another attempt to jump on the pilates bandwagon.

The Classic Pilates Book

This is the classic book on Pilates matwork and Pilates principles. The original, hard-backed edition has been long out-of-print and very expensive on the used book market, but well worth the money. How exciting to find it republished! Any Pilates student or instructor will be delighted to add this most informative and useful manual to their bookshelf. It is clear, very well written, beautifully illustrated, and comprehensive. As much as I like Brooke Siler and Alycea Ungaro's books, I find myself using this book more often. Jim Wallace