Science of Pilates: Understand the Anatomy and Physiology to Perfect Your Practice (The Science of Fitness)
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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 revitalize 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 explore: - 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 color-coding to highlight how the muscles, ligaments, and joints engage, stretch, and relax to perform each exercise. - Pilates programs 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 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! Review: Game changer for Pilates lovers: finally a book that explains the why behind every move! - This book is absolutely beautiful and so well done! The visuals are stunning — every movement and muscle group is explained with clear anatomical illustrations that really help you understand what’s happening in your body during each exercise. I love how it combines science with practical Pilates knowledge — it’s not just theory. It actually helps you feel and perform the movements better. The explanations are detailed but still easy to follow, even if you’re not an anatomy expert. I’ve been doing Pilates for a while, and this book has helped me correct my form and understand why certain cues matter so much. It’s perfect for instructors, students, or anyone who wants to go deeper into their practice. The quality of the printing and the paper is excellent too — definitely feels like great value for the price. I highly recommend it! Review: Great photos and well descripted poses/exercises. Superior for strengthening your core. - Great photos and well descripted poses/exercises. Never imagined I could get a real workout with this. I find myself just as sore as if I had gone to the gym and lifted weights. The key is in the flex and holding the movements. You can get a full workout at home. I strongly suggest using a thick mat. I have challenged my fit kids to try some poses and they couldn't even bend their bodies in some of the moves! They cracked on me and told me it wasn't really working out until they got on the floor next to me and assumed the pose! Superior for strengthening your core.
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D**I
Game changer for Pilates lovers: finally a book that explains the why behind every move!
This book is absolutely beautiful and so well done! The visuals are stunning — every movement and muscle group is explained with clear anatomical illustrations that really help you understand what’s happening in your body during each exercise. I love how it combines science with practical Pilates knowledge — it’s not just theory. It actually helps you feel and perform the movements better. The explanations are detailed but still easy to follow, even if you’re not an anatomy expert. I’ve been doing Pilates for a while, and this book has helped me correct my form and understand why certain cues matter so much. It’s perfect for instructors, students, or anyone who wants to go deeper into their practice. The quality of the printing and the paper is excellent too — definitely feels like great value for the price. I highly recommend it!
L**I
Great photos and well descripted poses/exercises. Superior for strengthening your core.
Great photos and well descripted poses/exercises. Never imagined I could get a real workout with this. I find myself just as sore as if I had gone to the gym and lifted weights. The key is in the flex and holding the movements. You can get a full workout at home. I strongly suggest using a thick mat. I have challenged my fit kids to try some poses and they couldn't even bend their bodies in some of the moves! They cracked on me and told me it wasn't really working out until they got on the floor next to me and assumed the pose! Superior for strengthening your core.
S**A
I love this book
This book is a must-read for anyone who loves details and wants to truly understand what happens inside the body during Pilates. The book clearly explains which muscles are working, why each movement is done a certain way, and where and how it’s supposed to feel. What I really appreciate is how it goes beyond theory — it also covers the benefits of each exercise, who should avoid certain movements, and offers variations of classic exercises to suit different levels. There are also specific exercise plans tailored for different needs, such as for runners, swimmers, people with certain injuries, pre- and postnatal clients, etc. It’s an insightful, well-structured, and comprehensive guide that helps you understand the why behind every move in Pilates. Perfect for instructors, practitioners, or anyone who wants to practice more consciously and effectively.
C**Y
If details matter.
This gave a short history lesson on the creation of pilates and how it has integrated into modern excercise. It gives nice detail on specific pilates excercises and the muscles groups involved. It also gives workouts from beginner to advanced as well as for specific activities, such as; Pilates for running, strength training etc. If you enjoy learning about the how's & why's to better understand or enhance your practice, or if you are just starting out I reccomend this book. Truly a great addition to my library!
L**D
A MOST HELPFUL TOOL!
Beautiful book full of colorfully detailed drawings and very real technical knowledge that is clear, concise, and most helpful. I would recommend this book to ANYONE who wants a better understanding of the anatomy and physiology of Pilates. It offers the very practical full-body education that you never received in neither science nor gym class. I an very pleased!
L**I
One of the Best
One of a handful of books that are truly useful for pilates practitioners. Particularly useful are the variations of exercises she provides. No matter whether you're healthy or injured, a novice or expert, this is a good book to refer to.
A**H
Great pictures
The book covers only mat exercises. I enjoyed the pictures but did not get a lot out of the book. Certainly good for beginners but may not so good for someone with an advanced practice. Would be a good reference book for an instructor.
M**N
Wonderful anatomical descriptions
Love this book. I read cover to cover and is my new coffee table book
N**P
Good beginner book
Very clear text and explains the human anatomy and physiology really well for beginners or anyone that has an interest in anatomy and physiology.
A**R
Pilates
Good info
J**Y
Amazing!
Great for stott pilates
I**T
understand pilates
I showed the sience of pilates to my personal pilates trainer - and he borrowed the book - fascinated by it
M**M
Approche globale
Wow!
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