Pilates is the ultimate exercise system for improving posture, flexibility, and core strength-and this is the best home-instruction guide to Pilates. The author, a certified Pilates teacher, shows all the positions in detailed step-by-step photographs, providing labels and tips on the key points of each exercise. The handy concertina pull out shows the full Pilates program, so workouts can be tailored to beginner, intermediate, or advanced level.
Catherine Royce certified in the New York Classical Pilates Method in Houghton, South Africa and teaches on all apparatus and all levels of ability. After graduating from the English National Ballet School she embarked on a career spanning 13 years. She now teaches both ballet and Pilates at various studios across London including The Royal Ballet School, Covent Garden. Catherine also choreographs for musical theatre and holds the title of '2007 British Bikram Asana Champion'.