No-Risk Pilates

The Pilates Method aligns the body, builds long, lean muscles, and develops core abdominal strength. Practiced improperly, however, Pilates exercises can lead to injuries such as pinched discs, hyperextension of the wrists, or low-back pain. _No-Risk Pilates_ shows how to minimize the risk of injury and maximize physical benefit for a strong, toned, and aligned physique. Using Blandine Calais-Germain's signature anatomical style, this illustrated guide examines the body's movements during eight fundamental Pilates exercises, including practices using the Pilates Reformer, and explores the specific risks and common mistakes associated with each exercise.

HEALTH / FITNESS "In _No-Risk Pilates_ we learn to practice this discipline not only safely but also in a way that maximizes its benefits. The explanations of the basic biomechanics of wrists, ankles, and lower spine are essential for Pilates practitioners and applicable to dance, yoga, and other popular fitness regimes....