Science of Pilates (Paperback)

Tracy Ward

ISBN 10: 0241580579 / ISBN 13: 9780241580578

Published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd, London, 2022

About this Item

Paperback. Explore the physiology of every Pilates exercise in unrivalled detail, and learn the science needed to maximise the benefits of Pilates to body and mind.Take your Pilates practice to the next level with a deep dive into the body motions needed to perfect more than 100 exercises.Every exercise is anatomised in step-by-step artworks highlighting the correct muscles to activate, and the angles and alignments needed to perform each move correctly and safely.Research shows that performing Pilates can tone and strengthen muscles, train the core, improve flexibility, balance, and mobility, help reduce stress, and engender mindfulness. Science of Pilates reveals the facts and explains the benefits.With comprehensive workout programmes, including those tailored to support different sports, alleviate sedentary working, and help provide pain relief, look no further than Science of Pilates to achieve technical excellence and optimise the benefits of Pilates to both body and mind. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Science of Pilates (Paperback)
• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd, London
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0241580579
• ISBN 13: 9780241580578
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Explore the science behind over 50 pilates exercises to master each movement with confidence and control.

DK brings you a ground-breaking health book that will help you revitalise your workouts and perfect your Pilates practice, by understanding the muscle action, breathwork and techniques required, every step of the way.

Did you know that performing Pilates can strengthen your core, improve flexibility and posture, and help to reduce stress and anxiety at the same time? Backed by scientific research, learn how Pilates exercises benefit every system in the body. Science of Pilates reveals the facts with annotated artworks that show the mechanics, the angles, how your blood flow and respiration are affected, the key muscle and joint actions working below the surface of each exercise, safe alignment, and much more!

Go on a journey of self-discovery to

- Specially commissioned CGI artworks depict all the main Pilates exercises with variations that add or reduce challenge.
- Artworks detail the mechanics of each exercise, correct body posture, the muscles involved and how they engage to perform movements.
- Illustrations featuring colour-coding to highlight how the muscles, ligaments, and joints engage, stretch, and relax to perform each exercise.
- Pilates programmes tailored to different abilities and aims.
- Suggested practices with a progressive increase in challenge over weeks and months.
- Easy-to-follow infographics help explain the hard science behind why Pilates training is so effective and what beneficial physical adaptations it can bring.

Set out to unearth the facts behind the pseudo-science fads, The Science of Pilates is an approachable, entertaining and easy-to read fitness guide for those seeking self-development backed up by solid scientific evidence. The popular question and answer format brings an immediacy to the information provided, and the highly visually illustrations truly bring the science to life in a contemporary and accessible way.

At DK, we believe in the power of discovery.

So why stop there?

If you like Science of Pilates , then why not try Science of Yoga to help you better understand yoga anatomy in order to perfect your practice and poses, or Science of Strength Training to support you in your journey to build you strongest body. Complete the collection today!