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Summary: Finally, a clear and comprehensive guide!
Review: Finally, a clear and comprehensive guide to Pilates excercises written for Pilates procrastinators, folks who don't deem themselves "body people", and those who are easily intimidated by the complex science of Joseph Pilates! Well composed and organized formats, easy-to-follow visuals, and descriptive, user-friendly explanations, offer the philosophy of Pilates to anyone interested, in a light-hearted, down-to-earth manner.
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Summary: This is user friendly
Review: I had been hearing about the benefits of Pilates for some time now and decided to give it a try. This book provides a clear, visually compelling introduction to Pilates that explains the purpose of each stretch and exercise as well as showing easy-to-follow images as a guide. It is also substantial enough to establish a variety of effective workout routines that can be built upon over weeks and months. I felt improvements in my posture and back strength after my first week. I am writing this review because I am back at Amazon ordering a copy as a gift for a friend of mine.
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Summary: It Finally Makes Sense
Review: I have been struggling to teach myself pilates for almost 3 months now, using another product. I guess the best way would be to go and take a class or a private lesson. But I always feel totally dorky in class settings and don't really feel like private lessons are something that's affordable for me. I really liked the layout of this book and it seemed really clear. I like that this book has different exercises for people at different levels, so that as I start to get the hang of things I can move to the advanced section. I guess I must be a wimp, because this book really speaks to me and really to all people at my level of beginner.
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Summary: Amazingly simple!
Review: I loved the pictures and the very simple style of this book. It is so easy to follow. For so long I was so intimidated by the Pilates method out of my own ignorance. But this book makes it all so accessible, there is nothing to be afraid of!I highly recommend this book to anyone who has ever even thought of starting Pilates!!!
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Summary: "Pilates for Wimps" rules!
Review: I really enjoyed Ms. DeLuca's approach to Pilates, and have no doubt that "Pilates for Wimps" will provide the necessary insights and information for a whole new generation of Pilates practitioners!
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Summary: excellent book
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this book!! As a physical therapist I try and incorporate Pilates in my treatment sessions to strengthen and stretch my patients. This is an easy to follow book that I can recommend to my patients so they can exercise at home in a safe an effective way. A great book for any level of fitness!!
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Summary: From Pilates Wimp to Pilates Poster Child!
Review: Maybe other reviewers haven't made it to the BONUS POINTS! section. I love the way this book is laid out. I bought it due to the catchy and unintimidating title. But I've been using it for a month now and the results are obvious! You get a clear and fun intro to Pilates and how your body works. Then you get a full Mat routine, complete with tips on how to make things easier if you need it. Then you get some fun shorter routines that target a particular issue, like back pain or computer stresses. There's even an after shower Pilates routine. The you get the BONUS POINTS! section. It was great to get to that point where I'd hit some "extra credit"! The more advanced exercises are challenging while also being perfectly accessible after learning the beginner menu. It's such a great feeling of achievement to be practicing moves I'd never thought I could do. When I feel up to it, I just choose a new exercise that appeals to me from the BONUS POINTS! section to work on and after I master it, I pick another. It's fun and I can really see the fruits of my efforts. I feel empowered and look forward to all the new exercises I still have yet to learn. I can see why they call Pilates exercise for a lifetime!
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Summary: Great book for Pilates Novices
Review: This book has everything you need to get started doing pilates. It's easy to understand, has lots of pictures and makes a seemingly intimidating excercise method a lot of fun. I highly recommend it!
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Summary: Great book for Pilates Novices
Review: This book has everything you need to get started doing pilates. It's easy to understand, has lots of pictures and makes a seemingly intimidating excercise method a lot of fun. I highly recommend it!
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Summary: Finally a Fitness Routine I like!
Review: This is such a great book for fitness! The descriptions and pictures make it easy enough for me to do. I have been enjoying my pilates work out ever since I read the book. I highly recommend it for wimps and non-wimps!
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