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Author:

Angell, Harri, author.

Title:

Pilates for living : get stronger, fitter and healthier for an active later life / Harri Angell.

Publisher:

Bloomsbury Sport

Copyright Date:

2018

Description:

208 pages : colour illustrations ; 24 cm

Notes:

Includes index.

Contents:

Introduction -- 1. Joseph Pilates: a brief history -- 2. What Pilates can do for us as we age -- 3. What is Pilates? The Pilates principles -- 4. Equipment -- 5. Postural alignment for living -- 6. Breathing -- 7. Gentle warm-up exercises for everyone -- 8. Balance -- 9. Foot health and strengthening exercises -- 10. Mat Pilates exercises -- 11. Post-activity stretches -- 12. Three 20-minute routines: all levels -- 13. The healing power of Pilates for body and mind -- 14. Finding a mat Pilates class and what to look for -- Glossary.

Summary:

"Pilates for living contains over 70 simple and effective exercises, suitable for all levels and abilities, with clear explanations, tips and modification suggestions. You will also find expert osteopathic advice and motivational interviews"--Back cover.

ISBN:

1472947789
9781472947789

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1002126912

Locations:

TCPG826 -- Bettendorf Public Library Information Center (Bettendorf)

TDPH826 -- Davenport Public Library (Davenport)

BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)

EZPE755 -- Le Mars Public Library (Le Mars)