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If you've ever wondered how ballet dancers get that graceful, calm-looking, perfectly postured stance, one of the reasons is a series of exercises named for the late trainer Joseph H. Pilates. Long a staple of dance studios, his techniques are becoming a staple in gyms as well. Read more

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Body Control: Using Techniques Developed by Joseph H. Pilate
This book is excellent for everybody to be able to understand how the muscles of the body works.It gives detailed instructions on how to move the body properly to avoid injuries.

I got back my life by using Body Control.
Knowing that Pilates exercises had the potential to help stabilize my bad back and trick hip, I bought Body Control after finding Brooke Siler's book initially too difficult to follow. Body Control is easy to understand and get started immediately without further instruction, and an entertaining, engagingly funny read. BEST BASIC/BIGINNERS PILATES BOOK I'VE PURCHASED!
I just received this and the companion video "Body Control" (2000).After looking thru the book and watching the video twice thru, I'm very much looking forward to starting this workout. ....The book is easy to follow, the photos are good.The important thing that Ms. Robinson emphasizes and stresses is correct breathing (this is essential and it is too briefly covered by most intructors). This book is really basic and geared towards the beginner - very few Pilates books and videos are (even when they claim to be). I recommend this book to everyone (and suggest you also get the video). ... Read more

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Good for Beginners but not Great
I purchased this book to supplement what I already know of Pilates but I was disappointed. This is really a very basic beginners book directed more towards the stretching aspects of Pilates. If you are looking for an entry look into the breathing techniques and some basic exercices to increase flexibility then I would suggest this book. It is very simple to understand and the photographs and descriptions are quite helpful.
A Pilates-inspired program for stretching
The back cover of this book describes it as follows:"unique program combines breathing with controlled stretching."This is a very accurate description; although this book does NOT offer a traditional Pilates matwork program, it uses Pilates-inspired (as well as yoga-inspired) breath and alignment work to facilitate greater flexibility through simple stretching exercises.There is a particular emphasis on the spine, including healthy posture both during exercising and throughout everyday life.
Not the 'original' pilates program, but good
I took a chance buying a book that had no reviews, but I bought it because it was published by Readers Digest, so I figured it would be practical and well-put-together, which it definitely is.I also bought it because of the stand-up design which makes the book it's own easel - very useful during workouts.Being new to the world of Pilates, I didn't really understand what it was all about, but I got a clue at the beginning of the book when the author called this 'her' program, that this was not the authentic pilates, but her own version of the core muscle exercises of pilates.Her aim was to design a program that would be safe and suitable for even the spine-injured.The book is extremely well written, giving thorough explanations from ground-zero and very detailed photographs of all the exercises.The exercises are grouped according to body position (sitting, kneeling, etc.) and targetted body part (back, abdomen, etc.), culminating in two work-outs at the end of the book that put everything together into more comprehensive full-body workouts.This book is different than the original pilates, so if you are looking for authentic pilates, don't buy this book, but if you are looking for good core muscle exercises that are safe for everyone, this is a very beautiful, well-written, easy-to-follow book. ... Read more

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A Powerful Piece on Pilate
At last, a well argued, clear, thoughful and incisive academic book on Pilate.Bond has a clear grasp of first-century culture, both Roman and Jewish, and handles texts highly effectively.As yet, this book is the serious historical piece on Pilate that has no competition over its academic credentials.Read more

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Fascinating, historically accurate
James Mills has written a compelling work that provokes a new contemplation of the Crucifixion.Historically accurate, this should be must reading for Christian and non-Christian alike. ... Read more

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Great Workout
"The Complete Ball Workout" is a wonderful all around body exercise program.I experience some minor back problems and have osteoarthritis.Since regularly using the ball workout, my back and muscle pain is virtually non-existent.I've recommended this exercise workout to family and friends and encourage anyone to give this program a try. ... Read more

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A Lost Book of the Bible Worth Finding!
Read the real story behind Pilate's involvement in the death of Christ - if you are courageous in your journey for Truth then learn what Nicodemus has to say. ... Read more

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