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Pilates for Beginners

Pilates for Beginners

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Pilates is one of the hottest exercise trends because it strengthens the "girdle of strength"--the core muscles of the trunk--for a lean, strong, balanced body. Pilates for Beginners is an exceptionally well-designed, 75-minute program that makes Pilates accessible to novice exercisers. Mature and skillful instructor Jillian Hessel has been teaching Pilates for 20 years. She first teaches the fundamentals with a male assistant, illustrating differences between male and female bodies in positioning and performing the exercises, and practicing movements you'll need later. Then she and two assistants present a classic Pilates mat workout, with one person modifying the exercises to make them easier, and another making them more challenging. They exercise in a peaceful, outdoor setting, using props as needed: a heavy resistance band, seat riser, and cushions. An excellent program that you can grow with, starting with the easiest modifications and progressing to the most challenging. --Joan Price
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