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Science of Pilates understand the anatomy and physiology to perfect your practice

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 art...

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Main Author: Ward, Tracy (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2022.
Edition:First American edition.
Subjects:
Pilates method.
Exercise > Physiological aspects.
Human anatomy.
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Summary: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!
Physical Description:223 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 220-222) and index.
ISBN:9780744064230
0744064236
Author Notes:Tracy Ward is an APPI Pilates teacher with degrees in biomedical sciences and physiotherapy. She is also qualified in ante and postnatal Pilates and kids Pilates and applies this extensive knowledge to her clinical occupation as a senior physiotherapist.

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