The Women's Health Big Book of Pilates

The Essential Guide to Total Body Fitness

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On sale Oct 22, 2013 | 432 Pages | 9781623360924

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Celebrity trainer and Pilates guru Brooke Siler teams up with the editors of Women's Health to offer a comprehensive, authoritative manual on this proven fitness philosophy.

Trained by Joseph Pilates' protégé, Romana Kryzanowska, Brooke is an unparalleled expert and one of the most sought after teachers for her signature body re-shaping techniques. Combining the best of flexibility and strength training, Pilates is the path to the lean fit body every woman craves—and the Women's Health Big Book of Pilates guides readers in every step (and leg lift ... ) of the way. Using the body as the ultimate fitness vehicle, Pilates transforms bodies in record time. From moves targeting trouble zones to cardio circuits that blast fat all over, this go-to manual covers everything including:

· How to incorporate Pilates at work, in travel, and in your daily routine
· What props to use to best boost your workout
· Pilates principles to help combat lower back pain, stress, low energy, and more!

From basic mat moves to the right foods that fuel a lean toned figure, the Women's Health Big Book of Pilates is the go-to guide for beginners and experts alike.
© Liz Evans Photography
Brooke Siler spent a decade studying under the masterful tutelage of Joseph Pilates protégée Romana Kryzanowska in New York City. Her award-winning Manhattan studio, re:AB Pilates, was quickly embraced by Hollywood’s A-list. After moving to the UK with her family, Brooke continues to teach independent classes, workshops, courses, and conferences worldwide. She is the author of The Pilates Body, Your Ultimate Pilates Body Challenge, and The Women’s Health Big Book of Pilates. Inspired by the original apparatus of Joe Pilates, Brooke launched her long-awaited, Pilates passion-product The Tensatoner™ in 2021. View titles by Brooke Siler
Women's Health is an award-winning health, nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle magazine offering the latest expert-backed advice to women for more than 10 years. View titles by Editors of Women's Health Maga

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Celebrity trainer and Pilates guru Brooke Siler teams up with the editors of Women's Health to offer a comprehensive, authoritative manual on this proven fitness philosophy.

Trained by Joseph Pilates' protégé, Romana Kryzanowska, Brooke is an unparalleled expert and one of the most sought after teachers for her signature body re-shaping techniques. Combining the best of flexibility and strength training, Pilates is the path to the lean fit body every woman craves—and the Women's Health Big Book of Pilates guides readers in every step (and leg lift ... ) of the way. Using the body as the ultimate fitness vehicle, Pilates transforms bodies in record time. From moves targeting trouble zones to cardio circuits that blast fat all over, this go-to manual covers everything including:

· How to incorporate Pilates at work, in travel, and in your daily routine
· What props to use to best boost your workout
· Pilates principles to help combat lower back pain, stress, low energy, and more!

From basic mat moves to the right foods that fuel a lean toned figure, the Women's Health Big Book of Pilates is the go-to guide for beginners and experts alike.

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© Liz Evans Photography
Brooke Siler spent a decade studying under the masterful tutelage of Joseph Pilates protégée Romana Kryzanowska in New York City. Her award-winning Manhattan studio, re:AB Pilates, was quickly embraced by Hollywood’s A-list. After moving to the UK with her family, Brooke continues to teach independent classes, workshops, courses, and conferences worldwide. She is the author of The Pilates Body, Your Ultimate Pilates Body Challenge, and The Women’s Health Big Book of Pilates. Inspired by the original apparatus of Joe Pilates, Brooke launched her long-awaited, Pilates passion-product The Tensatoner™ in 2021. View titles by Brooke Siler
Women's Health is an award-winning health, nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle magazine offering the latest expert-backed advice to women for more than 10 years. View titles by Editors of Women's Health Maga

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