• Maximize Abdominal Strength: Pilates, a low - impact exercise, is designed to boost your abdominal strength like never before! • Relieve Chronic Pain: Ideal for those suffering from back and joint pain, Pilates can offer effective relief. • Widely Popular: Taught in 17 major cities, it's the world's fastest - growing exercise program! Pilates, also known as Contrology, was initially an exclusive exercise for professional ballet companies. Now, it has won the hearts of celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio, Madonna, and Julia Roberts. The Pilates Method of Body Conditioning, co - written by Romana Kryzanowska, provides over 300 step - by - step photos of 70 exercises. Whether you use an exercise mat or special Pilates equipment (you can order resistance springs from the book's resources), it offers great muscle - toning benefits with little effort. Even without investing in equipment, you'll find valuable pointers on posture, technique, and breathwork. Try Pilates today!

Use this Pilates guide at home or in a studio. It's perfect for people who want to strengthen their core, relieve back and joint pain, or simply stay fit. The guide comes with over 300 step - by - step photos of 70 exercises. Most exercises can be done on an exercise mat, but some require special Pilates equipment like resistance springs. You can order the equipment using the resources in the back of the book.