Pilates For Dummies by Ellie Herman
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Book Reviews of Pilates For Dummies
Book Review: pilates for dummies
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is very well written and easy to follow. My back pain is gone and I am feeling stronger after 3 weeks of doing these exercises. The models are hot!Book Review: Definitely the best -
Summary: 5 Stars
Excellent book - clear directions and wonderful photos that show each exercise step by step. This is the Pilates book you've been waiting for!Book Review: A good guide if you buy the Pilates hype
Summary: 4 Stars
This is probably the best guide you can buy for Pilates. It is easy to understand and does not try to mystify or complicate the subject. It has good pictures and descriptions of exercises, most of which are good, but more than a few I think are really a strain on the back. I am not really enthusiastic about Pilates. I think basic callestenic exercises are just as effective if done mindfully and correctly. Nevertheless, if you are convinced that Pilates is magic and you want to purchase a guide this would be your best bet.Book Review: Great if you already have some body knowledge
Summary: 3 Stars
This book was one of my mom's rejects for the reason that she couldn't make head nor tail of the instructions. I like it quite a bit, but I have a background in modern dance and was already familiar with isolating different muscle groups. I think if you don't have a good sense of your body already, this book might be too confusing to start with.
So far there's a lot of good material for me to work with, although much of the book is dedicated to repetitive touting of the benefits of pilates (yes, we already know it tones) as well as super-advanced exercises using complicated equipment, which aren't really "for dummies." Still, the workouts are fun, challenging, and feel good on my body. I would recommend glancing at the instructions before buying and seeing if they make sense to you. If they do, you'll probably like this book -- otherwise, maybe try a video or simpler book.
Book Review: I agree completely with the review "Not really for Dummies"
Summary: 2 Stars
I couldn't understand the instructions either, for the samereason: You have to read the book while you're trying to
do the exercise. However, this ended up giving me a great workout: I was lying on my back for many minutes holding a "crunch", since I had to keep my neck raised up trying to read the book while I was supine on the mat. This may be a new Pilates exercise.
-Ilan Vardi