Lesley Ackland
Pilates is a system of postural, low impact exercises designed to build up strength and better posture. It aims to avoid the squarer, stockier look that can result from working out in gyms. Ackland has developed a 'body maintenance' programme which helps a wide range of problems, including back pain, RSI, arthritis, pregnancy and stress problems. Remainder mark.
176pp, 8.5x6.25, illus. ... Paperback
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Dr John Tanner
Do you suffer from a bad back? Are you uncomfortable at work or at home? Unravel the causes of injury, diagnosis and treatment options with this self-help guide. It aims to help you to make informed choices on your options from conventional and complementary treatment for acute and chronic pain. The book has been written by Dr John Tanner, a practitioner in orthopaedic and sports medicine. He also runs a clinic in West Sussex, specializing in musculoskeletal problems and sits on the councils of both the Society of Orthopaedic Medicine and the Institute of Orthopaedic Medicine.
176pp, 9.5x7.5, illus. ... Paperback
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Lynne Robinson & Gordon Thompson
The Pilates method of 'Body Control' is a highly acclaimed system of exercise that for over 60 years has, according to The Times, "been one of the best kept secrets of the fit, chic and beautiful." One of the authors, Lynne Robinson, managed to cure a life-long battle with chronic back pain - that even gentle yoga and osteopathy could not alleviate - through this method. Her message is that everyone can benefit from this system, from the elderly and those who have suffered injuries, to the top dancers and athletes who use this unique approach to keep their bodies in peak condition. Pilates tones the muscles and improves posture and flexibility safely throughout the whole body, using slow and controlled movements to avoid injury - achieving dynamic results. Learn to move with grace and balance and to use your body to its greatest advantage. The impressive list of Pilates devotees includes: Courteny Cox, Uma Thurman, Sijourney Weaver, Glenn Close, Sharon Stone, Jodie Foster, Madonna, Christian Slater and the Australian rugby team!
128pp, 9x6, illus. ... Hardback
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Lynne Robinson
Based on the book of the same title, this video is a full instructional Pilates workout. A warm up programme, a main, more advanced programme and a winding down and relaxation session are included on this video, with an introduction by Pat Cash.
90mins ... Video
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George Ellis
For 2,000 years ancient Indian and Chinese breathing techniques have ensured the good health of generations. Filled with photos that demonstrate over 20 yoga postures, 20 Qi Gong techniques and 12 pranayama exercises, this large format book includes a special section that recommends breathing techniques to alleviate a variety of health problems from asthma to insomnia.
192pp, 10x7, illus. ... Paperback
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Scott Shaw
There's a vibrant source of energy that fuels the universe, and it's available for you to use to meet any physical or mental challenge. This energy is chi and you can harness its power through the exacting yet simple methods of breath control and movement know as Chi Kung. Stop feeling rundown and spiritless. Through conscious interaction with this universal energy, you can revitalise your immune system and store up reserves of strength. 'Chi Kung for Beginners' takes you progressively through the exercises: the preparatory stages; meridian-clearing techniques; meditation techniques; body movement; and advanced techniques of focusing, storing, redirecting and extending chi from your body.
240pp, 8x5.25, illus. ... Paperback
Miranda Bass, Lynne Robinson, Gordon Thomson
Following the comprehensive style of 2000's bestselling "Official Body Control Pilates Manual" (which has sold 150,000 copies in the UK alone), this dynamic programme for the intermediate and advanced Pilates devotee heralds a return to Joseph Pilates' classical matwork (which was originally devised for fitter-than-average people, eg. dancers and athletes). The 34 exercises are physically demanding but presented as ever in layman's language, with watchpoints, warnings and detailed advice on the timing of the breath, so crucial to the core stability that Pilates is famed for building. Preparation exercises ensure that you are ready to tackle the full action. The exercises culminate in fluent workout programmes to maintain and challenge your level of fitness.
224pp, 10x7.75, illus. ... Hardback
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Michael Yessis
With more than 70 exercises accompanied by photographs and anatomical drawings, Kinesiology of Exercise is one of the most comprehensive books on strength training currently available. Written by Dr. Michael Yessis, a recognized authority in this field, Kinesiology of Exercise is essential for coaches, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, physical therapists, bodybuilders virtually everyone interested in performing strength training exercises safely and effectively. Remainder mark. Shop soiled.
208pp, 10.75x8.5, illus. ... Paperback
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Gary Khor
Harnessing and maximizing chi within ourselves is not only essential to our well-being, it is the key to living a truly balanced life in mind, spirit and body. This book, written by an International Tai Chi judge and Grand Master, is a wide-ranging guide to ancient Chinese practices to improve the flow of chi in our lives. This book shows readers how chi works and how to enrich our energy flow through breathing, massage, meditation, diet and Feng Shui. Living Chi also includes a Tai Chi sequence - the Lotus - that will give readers a complete, revitalizing and yet gentle workout.
152pp, 9x6, illus. ... Paperback
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Lucy Jackson
Medau is an exciting form of exercise combining the rhythm of dance with graceful, natural whole body movement with an emphasis on developing poise, consciousness of self, and body tone. It mixes aerobic exercise and stretching without straining the body, leaving you fitter, leaner, healthier and more confident. Equally applicable to all ages, from 18 to 88, the movements are both restorative and energising.
128pp, 9.5x7.25, illus. ... Paperback
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Tony Crisp
By using body movements and postures as doorways to our own healing process, we can actively release tension; find balance between the mind and body; learn to dream creatively while wide awake; and tap areas of the unconscious thought inaccessible. Most physical movements and exercise are disconnected from our deepest drives, feelings and sources of healing. This method of co-operating with our own internal healing and creativity has been known and used for centuries. In Japan it is called Seitai, and in India Shaktipat. This is the first book to make plain how to access these internal healing functions.
200pp, 8½x5½ ... Paperback
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Anne Kent Rush
No matter what your exercise regimen, stretching during your warm-up is the key to healthy movement and prevention of muscle and joint injury. The Modern Book of Stretching offers a comprehensive routine that will improve your flexibility, endurance and strength. The exercises can be combined and performed at a fast pace to become a complete workout.
208pp, 8x8, illus. ... Paperback
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Marjorie Jaffe
Muscle Memory occurs when the mind learns how to work the body correctly and transmits that information to the muscles. Your muscles have an intelligence quotient of their own, and a memory for new habits. Marjorie Jaffe explains how to use Muscle memory to feel graceful and energetic, and maintain fitness all the time. She presents ten daily exercises that work every major muscle group and can be done all at once in 15 minutes or in three shorter sessions. These basic exercises program the muscles with the knowledge of proper form and usage, improving the way you stand, sit and move. You'll discover new strength and ease in your body, and take greater pleasure in your physical being. Remainder mark.
176pp, 10x8, illus. ... Hardback
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Lynn Robinson & Caroline Brien
Body Control Pilates Perfect Body is a truly holistic and definitive guide to looking good - top to toe, inside and out, mind and body. Built up of chapters that focus on a specific part of the body - from the face down to the feet - it combines classic and new Body Control Pilates exercises with beauty advice, health information and nutritional guidance to tackle problem areas and help enhance favourite features. As well as teaching you exactly how the Body Control Pilates system works to strengthen, tone and condition the body from within, the book includes simple skincare, aromatherapy, reflexology and massage techniques, giving it a unique approach that fits easily into a modern lifestyle. The Perfect Body is crammed with inspirational tips and proven techniques from leading health and beauty experts. Full-colour, with all-new photography, 'Perfect Body' takes Body Control Pilates to a new level and incorporates its unique benefits directly into your life for maximum impact.
216pp, 10x7, illus. ... Paperback
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Body Power is an exercise system based on the Pilates method, traditionally used by ballet dancers and models, that is designed to make your body longer, leaner and stronger. The soft exercises combine low-impact but high-energy movements with realignment of posture to build your flexibility, stamina and strength. Designed to work for all ages and at all levels of fitness, the short Pilates exercises will soon leave you energized and exuding total confidence and grace. Lesley Ackland has designed a Pilates session to fit every part of your day and to tone every part of your body. With exercises from the Morning Maintenance for Bad Backs to the Pre-date Tummy Tightener, in just 15 minutes a day you too can have the lithe and beautiful body of a dancer.
180pp, 10x9, illus. ... Paperback
Look and feel toned, flexible and full of life. Based on her own dedication to body maintenance, Lesley Ackland has put together a fitness programme which includes pilates exercises and a nutrition plan to make everyone look and feel years younger. Resistance training and weight bearing exercise is crucial for building or maintaining bone density to ensure osteoporosis doesn't set in after menopause. These exercises are key to ensure bones are healthy and joint and general mobility is increased. And because pilates isn't a high-impact exercise regime it is ideal for the over 40s.
192pp, 8.5x6, illus. ... Paperback
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Lynne Robinson & Fiona Hunter
Get into shape with a vibrant and balanced diet to complement the Body Control Pilates exercise programme In the practical style that has become her hallmark, Lynne Robinson combines the Body Control Pilates system with a sound, contemporary diet to help you regain a shapely figure and stay slim. Incorporating the latest cooking trends, this diet also casts a critical eye over fads such as cabbage soup, food combining and nocarb diets. The emphasis is on learning a positive and sustainable approach to exercise and eating, rather than self-denial.
144pp, 9.75x7.5, illus. ... Paperback
Mari Winsor
An exercise routine embraced by professional dancers for over fifty years, Pilates is now the hottest and most talked about fitness trend since the running shoe. The perfect blend of Yoga and Nautilus, Pilates concentrates on building strength and flexibility, improving coordination, balance, and posture, and increasing stamina. All Pilates movements are initiated by muscles in the abdominal area (known as the powerhouse) and are designed to work the smaller muscles that support larger ones, while stretching and lengthening the entire muscular package. A low-impact yet highly intense workout, Pilates is ideal for everyone, young or old, those who are extremely fit or out of shape, as well as those who have chronic pain, injuries, or asthma.Illustrated with over 100 black-and-white photographs, The Pilates Powerhouse brings this time-efficient and highly effective means to get and stay in shape into the home, without the need for expensive classes and elaborate equipment. Remainder mark.
208pp, 9x7¼, illus. ... Paperback
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Andrew Jobling
Everyone can be lean, fit and healthy - but sometimes we all need a little guidance on how to achieve our goals. All too often, we start an exercise program, maybe even join a gym - but after the initial enthusiasm, we get too busy, the weather's bad that day, the gym is too busy, and so on. But with Simply Strength, you too can attain all your fitness goals - there's no need for fancy equipment or gym membership, you can do it all in the comfort of your own home. Andrew and Sally Jobling, qualified gym instructors and trainers, show you how it's done. They take you through exercises, designed to give you increasing strength, fitness and the athletic look. The exercises are carefully graded, and have variations and alternatives you can tailor for your own fitness and performance needs.
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Simon Frost
Using the revolutionary Flowmotion system (strobe-like, wide-format photographs capture entire movement sequences) of displaying movement on the page, this book provides a clear and easy-to-follow flexibility programme. With background information and extensive visual guides to each stretch movement, Stretching is the perfect way to release your natural flexibility and grace. Stretching provides a complete resource guide for those who want to use stretching to enhance their physical well-being. The book's four chapters guide the reader through the whole stretching routine. The first two chapters present a general stretch health routine (including stretches designed for before and after exercise) that can be used for a complete body workout to improve flexibility. The third chapter uses focused stretches to build spinal strength and health. And the final part of the book provides a dynamic whole-body stretch workout designed to be performed without stopping.
128pp, 6x8.25, illus. ... Paperback
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Chrissie Gallagher-Mundy
To keep you moving well, your muscles need to be stretched through daily practice and exercise. This book explains all you need to know about exercising your muscles and provides a range of routines for different occasions including stretching before exercise (or yoga), after exercise, for sports, for wellbeing, relaxation and during pregnancy.
8½x7, illus. ... Paperback
Catherine McCrum
Everyone has a trouble-spot that seems to refuse all efforts to reduce. But now you'll find help in this unique program of stretching and firming exercises to help you reduce, tone and strengthen. The chest and shoulders are some of the toughest areas to target, but with this easy-to-use program you'll see results in as little as ten minutes a day.
80pp, 11x9, illus. Paperback
Published price £11.99 -- You save £6.00 ... 50%
Juliana Larson
Water is a gentle healer and invigorator that provides significant mental, spiritual, and physical benefits to those who move within it. Larson lovingly uses her expertise and inspiring stories to demonstrate water's positive effects on body, mind, and soul. She demonstrates water fitness exercises for healing, strengthening and overall fitness, and gives additional breathing exercises, visualisations, meditations and affirmations. "Tremendous health benefits can be achieved through water fitness programs targeted at most aging-related challenges: hypertension, heart disease, arthritis and other joint problems, obesity, and deconditioning. Aquatic programs, such as Juliana's Water Dance, can help with individual fitness and improved daily living.: -Bruce Becker.
240pp, 9x6, illus. ... Paperback
Karen Andes
This easy-to-understand, step-by-step guide is for all women who want to enjoy the benefits of movement. By incorporating influences from Middle Eastern dance, other ancient sacred dances, as well as martial arts and yoga, Karen Andes has created a simple approach to movement that draws on our past and serves our modern lives. More than that, she has created a new approach to the female form, to spirituality, and to a way of life.
202pp, 9x7, illus. ... Paperback
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A Women's Book of Strength uses the pathway of the body to mine the extraordinary powers within us all. It is a journey of the heart, mind, spirit, and body. Strength is not about physical perfection. It's the profound union of body and soul that gives us the freedom to live our lives to the fullest. Strong, we can defeat feelings of helplessness, fear, or low self-esteem. Strong, we can inspire change, justice, and enlightenment. But the work begins in the physical. And the transformations in our bodies reveal the magic power of our thoughts and actions the special gifts of inner strength that all women possess. The exercises are presented in detail with good visual support, and suggestions for sequences and sets are clearly explained. Remainder mark.
288pp, 9.25x7.5 ... Paperback
Caron Boster
The disciplines of yoga and pilates are complementary: they both use carefully controlled breathing to initiate movement, and both require mental focus on the present moment in order to maximise the efficacy of the movements. In a series of fully-illustrated exercise plans, the reader is guided from easy routines to more advanced movements that improve suppleness, flexibility and can aid minor health problems. With the focus on balance, coordination and control, the Pilates routines complement some of the more challenging poses of yoga, while the mental focus inherent in yoga will improve the concentration needed in pilates.
256pp, 11x9, illus. ... Paperback
Louise Solomon
The key to successful exercising is finding a workout that’s right for you, and that’s exactly what this book will help you to do. With its innovative fusion of Yoga and Pilates, Yogalates enables you to achieve the ultimate exercise goal: a strong healthy body and a strong centred mind. If you want a flatter stomach, a trimmer waist, and a streamlined and beautifully toned shape, as well as more strength and stamina, better health and a sense of inner calm and wellbeing - start practising Yogalates today.
144pp, 9.25x8.25, illus. ... Paperback
Published price £10.99 -- You save £6.80 ... 62%
