Pilates Popular ()

Author: Zhang Yinghongtao
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Pilates originated in Germany and has been passed down for nearly a century. It combines various types of exercise methods from both Eastern and Western cultures, tightly integrating Eastern "softness" (such as yoga and Tai Chi) with Western "strength" (such as boxing and martial arts). Pilates is not particularly high in intensity, but it emphasizes control, stretching, and breathing, making it highly effective for shaping the body, particularly focusing on key areas like the waist, abdomen, and buttocks. With increasing public demand for body shaping and fitness, we have meticulously compiled this book, Pilates for Modern Times. The book features clear images and exquisite design, advocating the slogan "Easy Reading, Joyful Fitness." Therefore, it adopts a predominantly visual approach, supplemented with simple text explanations. Readers can generally perform Pilates exercises by following the images alone, while the brief text helps them further grasp the key principles of Pilates practice. The book is accompanied by an accompanying VCD, which includes continuous demonstrations and explanations of movements. Beginners can achieve significant body shaping and fitness results by following the VCD's content from start to finish daily (or 3-4 times a week) for about two months. In the end, we hope that all readers can enjoy a healthy physique and that this book becomes a true friend to you.