Pilates for Beginners: Core Pilates Exercises and Easy Sequences to Practice at Home
No matter your fitness level learning to do Pilates means going back to the basics. Teaching you core Pilates exercises with step-by-step guidance and easy sequences, Pilates for Beginners is the ultimate starter guide a confident at-home Pilates practice.

From your first time on the mat to finishing a complete sequence, this book develops your Pilates regimen with a progressive, easy-to-follow program. Complete with clear instructions, photographs, and tips to do the exercises right, this is your go-to reference to keep your body supple and mobile and add more life to your years.

This workout guide gives you all the information you need to make Pilates part of your daily routine with:

  • Pilates 101 that explains the philosophy and guiding principles of Pilates—Centering, Concentration, Control, Precision, Breath, and Flow—to incorporate into workouts.
  • 50 easy-to-follow exercises that include warm-ups, cool downs, and bonus strengthening exercises, with photographs, checklists, and tips to help guide you.
  • Progressive sequences that lay a strong foundation for body awareness in the introductory program, and build strength, spinal mobility, flexibility, and control from Level 1 to Level 2.

Pilates is a source of lifelong energy, strength, and flexibility for both your mind and body. Start building your practice and feel the difference with Pilates for Beginners!

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Pilates for Beginners: Core Pilates Exercises and Easy Sequences to Practice at Home
No matter your fitness level learning to do Pilates means going back to the basics. Teaching you core Pilates exercises with step-by-step guidance and easy sequences, Pilates for Beginners is the ultimate starter guide a confident at-home Pilates practice.

From your first time on the mat to finishing a complete sequence, this book develops your Pilates regimen with a progressive, easy-to-follow program. Complete with clear instructions, photographs, and tips to do the exercises right, this is your go-to reference to keep your body supple and mobile and add more life to your years.

This workout guide gives you all the information you need to make Pilates part of your daily routine with:

  • Pilates 101 that explains the philosophy and guiding principles of Pilates—Centering, Concentration, Control, Precision, Breath, and Flow—to incorporate into workouts.
  • 50 easy-to-follow exercises that include warm-ups, cool downs, and bonus strengthening exercises, with photographs, checklists, and tips to help guide you.
  • Progressive sequences that lay a strong foundation for body awareness in the introductory program, and build strength, spinal mobility, flexibility, and control from Level 1 to Level 2.

Pilates is a source of lifelong energy, strength, and flexibility for both your mind and body. Start building your practice and feel the difference with Pilates for Beginners!

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Pilates for Beginners: Core Pilates Exercises and Easy Sequences to Practice at Home

Pilates for Beginners: Core Pilates Exercises and Easy Sequences to Practice at Home

Pilates for Beginners: Core Pilates Exercises and Easy Sequences to Practice at Home

Pilates for Beginners: Core Pilates Exercises and Easy Sequences to Practice at Home

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Overview

No matter your fitness level learning to do Pilates means going back to the basics. Teaching you core Pilates exercises with step-by-step guidance and easy sequences, Pilates for Beginners is the ultimate starter guide a confident at-home Pilates practice.

From your first time on the mat to finishing a complete sequence, this book develops your Pilates regimen with a progressive, easy-to-follow program. Complete with clear instructions, photographs, and tips to do the exercises right, this is your go-to reference to keep your body supple and mobile and add more life to your years.

This workout guide gives you all the information you need to make Pilates part of your daily routine with:

  • Pilates 101 that explains the philosophy and guiding principles of Pilates—Centering, Concentration, Control, Precision, Breath, and Flow—to incorporate into workouts.
  • 50 easy-to-follow exercises that include warm-ups, cool downs, and bonus strengthening exercises, with photographs, checklists, and tips to help guide you.
  • Progressive sequences that lay a strong foundation for body awareness in the introductory program, and build strength, spinal mobility, flexibility, and control from Level 1 to Level 2.

Pilates is a source of lifelong energy, strength, and flexibility for both your mind and body. Start building your practice and feel the difference with Pilates for Beginners!


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781641521505
Publisher: Callisto Publishing
Publication date: 11/27/2018
Pages: 174
Product dimensions: 8.40(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

KATHERINE AND KIMBERLY CORP opened Pilates on Fifth in New York City 18 years ago after their practice of Pilates helped them transition from careers with the Radio City Rockettes. Passionate about helping people reap the many benefits of Pilates, the pair also formed the Pilates Academy International, a Pilates teacher training program that now offers training at 45 satellite centers worldwide. They hold personal training certifications from the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA-CPT). To their great pleasure, Kimberly and Katherine still perform eye-high kicks with groups of former Rockettes, the Legacy Dancers and the Rockette Alumnae Dancers.


KATHERINE AND KIMBERLY CORP opened Pilates on Fifth in New York City 18 years ago after their practice of Pilates helped them transition from careers with the Radio City Rockettes. Passionate about helping people reap the many benefits of Pilates, the pair also formed the Pilates Academy International, a Pilates teacher training program that now offers training at 45 satellite centers worldwide. They hold personal training certifications from the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA-CPT). To their great pleasure, Kimberly and Katherine still perform eye-high kicks with groups of former Rockettes, the Legacy Dancers and the Rockette Alumnae Dancers.

Table of Contents

Introduction viii

Part 1 Welcome to Pilates

Chapter 1 Plates 101 3

Pilates Philosophy 4

What Pilates Can Bring to Your Life 6

Guiding Principles 9

Chapter 2 Preparing for the Mat 13

Make a Commitment to Pilates 14

What You Need to Begin 14

What to Expect 16

Learn the Language 16

How to Use This Book 25

Modifications for Pain & injuries 28

Part 2 On the Mat

Chapter 3 Warm-Ups & Cooldowns 33

Cat Stretch (Warm-Up) 34

Watchdog (Warm-Up) 36

Short Plank (Warm-Up) 38

Half Swan (Warm-Up) 40

Hip Flexor Stretch (Cooldown) 42

Side-Hip Stretch (Cooldown) 44

Chapter 4 Introductory Program 47

The Hundred, Modified 50

The Roll-Up, Modified 52

The Rollover, Modified 54

Spine Twist, Modified 56

Single-Leg Circles, Modified 58

Rolling Like a Ball, Modified 60

Single-Leg Stretch, Modified 62

Criss-Cross, Modified 64

Shoulder Bridge, Modified 66

Spine Stretch Forward, Modified 68

Swan Dive, Modified 70

Mermaid Stretch 72

Assessing Your Progress 74

Chapter 5 Level 1 Program 77

The Hundred 80

The Roll-Up 82

Single-Leg Circles 84

Rolling Like a Bail 86

Single-Leg Stretch 88

Criss-Cross 90

Double-Leg Stretch, Modified 92

Breast Stroke 94

Spine Twist 96

Spine Stretch Forward 98

Side Kicks 100

Up & Down 102

Assessing Your Progress 104

Chapter 6 Level 2 Program 107

Single Straight-Leg Stretch (Scissors) 110

Double Straight-Leg Stretch (Lower & Lift) 112

Double-Leg Stretch 114

Open-Leg Rocker 116

The Rollover 118

The Saw 120

Swan Dive 2, Modified 122

Single-Leg Kick 124

Neck Pull, Modified 126

Circles 128

Staggered Legs 130

Double-Leg Lift 132

The Teaser, Modified 134

Swimming, Modified 136

The Seal 138

Assessing Your Progress 140

Chapter 7 Supplemental Strengthening Exercises 143

Elbow Plank 144

Side Plank 146

Standing Arms with Stretch Band 148

Bend & Stretch with Stretch Band 150

Kick Back & Kick Up with Stretch Band 152

Resources 155

Index 156

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