A wonderful conditioning exercise for women of all shapes and sizes, Pilates is now recognised as one of the best exercise programmes for the pregnant body as well. It offers quite an amazing number of benefits, while being a gentle, low-impact regime. These include:--Improved circulation in the abdomen area (this is unique to Pilates)--Firmer, wider and longer abdominal muscles, which reduce backache during pregnancy and speed recovery post delivery--Faster return to shape after delivery--More effective breathing and increased flexibility for easier deliveryThere are also some great indirect advantages to Pilates during pregnancy. By taking care of your body you will also find yourself taking care of your diet, and even your outlook on life and impending motherhood will benefit. The Pilates Pregnancy is an easy step-by-step guide through all the best exercises for the pregnant body. Illustrated throughout, it offers a wonderful programme that has been developed in California by one of America's leading Pilates teachers and which can now be enjoyed in the comfort of your own home.

The first programme of its kind to be available as a book in the UK 20010730

About the Author
Mari Winsor is responsible for bringing Pilates to new levels of public recognition through her workouts with music icons, celebrities and professional athletes. A long-time professional dancer and teacher, she now owns and operates two Pilates studios in California. She has been featured in Elle, Vogue, Time and USA Today and has appeared on MTV and Oprah.


Book Information
ISBN 9780091934842
Author Mari Winsor
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Vermilion
Publisher Ebury Publishing
Weight(grams) 386g
Dimensions(mm) 246mm * 189mm * 15mm