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Pilates' Return To Life Through Contrology: Revised Edition For The 21St Century
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First Published In 1945, Pilates' Return To Life Through Contrology Contains The Authorized, Legal, Edited, And Original Library Of Congress Version Of Joseph H. Pilates' And William J. Miller'S First Complete Fitness Writings. It Details The Exercises, Poses, And Instructions Fundamental To The Matwork Developed By Joseph And Clara Pilates. Based On His Concepts Of A Balanced Body And Mind, And Drawn From The Approach Espoused By The Early Greeks, These Are The Exercises That Continue To Sustain A Worldwide Revolution In Fitness Strategies And Exercise Techniques. Joseph Pilates Has Been Nothing Short Of Revolutionary In His Impact On The World Of Fitness And Exercise. Readers Will Learn And View The Original 34 Exercises That Pilates Taught To His Students, Many Of Whom Have Become Exercise Gurus In Their Own Right. These Carefully Designed Exercises Constitute The Results Of Decades Of Scientific Study And Research Into The Variety Of Physical Ills That Upset The Balance Of Body And Mind.Practitioners Of Pilates' Forms And Exercises In The 21St Century Continue To Expand Upon This Earlier Work By Presenting A Variety Of Creative New Approaches Involving Circular Movements, Standing Postures, And Core Strengthening Exercises Using Props Such As Tubes, Weights, Poles, Bands, Magic Circles, Miniballs, Stability Balls, Foam Rollers, And More.Now Included In This Revised Edition Are 18 Additional Pages Of Explanations Of What Has Transpired Since The Original 1945 Work, Along With Several Photo/Text Sequences Of The Latest 21Stcentury Enhancements In The Pilates World. There Are New Descriptive Pages Of Text That First Describe The Fitness Principles Evolved From Pilates' Original Contrology Work. This Is Followed By Detailed Text Describing 21Stcentury Evolutionary Developments That Present The Key Dancers, Choreographers, And Leaders In The Pilates Studio And Certifying Organizations Through The Present. This Section Ends With A Discussion Of Evolutionary Props And Apparatus Developments, Plus 21Stcentury Sample Exercises Drawn From Our Larger New Book, Pilates Evolution For The 21St Century. Following This Section Are Three Complete Propbased Demonstration Exercises That Include Both Photographic Sequences (Four Per Exercise) And Stepbystep Instructions For 21Stcentury Pilates Exercises Using The Magic Circle, Elastic Resistance, And The Small Fitness Miniball.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Pilates' Return to Life Through Contrology'? A: The book primarily focuses on the original exercises and fitness philosophies developed by Joseph Pilates and Clara Pilates, outlining the fundamental matwork techniques essential to Pilates practice.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Joseph H. Pilates and William J. Miller.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the Revised Edition for the 21st Century, which includes updates and new insights since the original publication.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 112 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What additional content is included in the Revised Edition? A: The Revised Edition includes 18 additional pages with explanations of recent developments in the Pilates world, along with new exercises and demonstrations.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the book details foundational exercises that can be beneficial for beginners as well as advanced practitioners looking to refine their techniques.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this Revised Edition published? A: The Revised Edition was published on June 21, 2012.
- Q: What are some key features of the exercises described in the book? A: The book emphasizes exercises that promote a balanced body and mind, utilizing various props and techniques to enhance core strength and flexibility.