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Beginner's Guide to Pilates (6th Ed)

Summary

Want to learn Pilates but don't know where to start? Take the first step with Beginner's Guide to Pilates, where nothing is assumed and everything is explained. Learn at your own pace, in your own time and in the comfort of your own home. Each course follows the same structure: start simple and learn the basics, build on what you've learnt and then show off your new skills! This book will take you from complete beginner to being able to master Pilates poses and movement sequences. Start simple with basic Pilates exercises including leg and spine stretches, build on them with the mini bridge and side kicks, and take it further with climb like a tree and the swan. The step-by-step pictures show you what other courses only tell you and the practice moves keep you on the right track. Beginner's Guide to Pilates will help you learn your new skill in no time.