This Millenium Edition includes the only two published works of Joseph Pilates. Newly copyrighted, edited and revised, this book makes available in one volume all of his early Twentieth Century philosophies, principles, and theories about health and fitness, as well as the exercises, poses, and instructions fundamental to his exciting fitness program. He bases his work on the concept of a balanced Body and Mind and on the approach espoused by the early Greeks.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Great background on Pilates Theory:
I purchased this book because I wanted to learn more about the original pilates theory. The book was everything I hoped it would be. The exorcises show the original version and do not show the modified versions that are used in many of today's pilates classes but I was looking to better understand the original theory. Great book -highly recommend for this purpose!
A pilates Primer by Joseph pilates:
outstanding book about joseph pilates and the pilates system. i use this text in a credit course for pilates mat at smith college
Respectfully decline:
Yes, he was a pioneer in the world of health and fitness and I have enjoyed many personal gains because of my pilates practice--but this is truly a historical work to be taken as just that. I knew that this would be a "back to the birth" of pilates type of read, but I wasn't prepared for all the preaching involved in this book--clearly, he and I would not hang out. Despite the fact that he primarily deals with the physical fitness of business-MEN, with a bare mention of women's physicality; it is... more info
Mouvements Pilates très précisément décrits.:
Ce livre est très utile pour comprendre les mouvements pilates;
sur la page de gauche les photos de chaque étape de l'exercice;
sur la page de droite, les explications et recommandations pas à pas, par le créateur de la méthode lui-même. Le reste du livre est, à mon goût, une suite de redites sans intérêt. Je mets quand même 5 étoiles, pour l'intérêt global du livre.
