Everything Pilates

As a teacher of Pilates, this is the book I insist all new clients buy and refer to. It is simple, articulate, packed with lots of excellent information and provides a context (history, philosophy and ethic) for this work. The Everything Pilates Book is also an easy read and a valuable addition to anyone's workout program.

Well, not really. I've been a student at Amy and Rachel's Pilates Center -- which is often called "the Harvard of Pilates" -- for four years, starting as I recovered from back injuries in a car crash. I love it, and I'm a heavy middle-aged man. It's true that this book concentrates on the philosophy of Pilates more than home practice, but then Pilates, good Pilates, is much more a thing of the mind than simply physical exercise. It's very nearly impossible to really learn to focus on, say, the illiopsoas muscles from a book. This book, combined with a good instructor, is the best.

This book really had so much good, solid information in it. It was written very clearly and succinctly. I really enjoyed reading the history of Joseph Pilates. The book made so much sense to me. It is not just about exercise, it's about a way of life. It's about finding your core, getting everything in line. This book is responsible for getting me very interested in the art of Pilates.

These authors know what they are talking about. This is my favorite exercise book. I love the photos and all of the quotes from Joseph Pilates.If you have been hearing about the benefits of Pilates and wondering if this exercise program is for you, this book will convince you that YOU can do it! Thanks to Amy and Rachel for taking their time to document their approach to a lifetime of fitness.