Science of Pilates: Understand the Anatomy and Physiology to Perfect Your Practice

Get the best results from Pilates workouts by understanding the muscle actions needed to perfect each exercise.

Explore the physiology of more than 100 essential Pilates exercises, through annotated artworks that demonstrate the correct muscle actions, angles, and alignments needed to perform each move safely and correctly.

Research shows that Pilates can tone and strengthen muscles; train the core; improve flexibility, balance, and mobility; help reduce stress; and engender mindfulness, Science of Pilates reveals the facts and explains the benefits.

Look no further to achieve technical excellence, develop your own varied workouts, and optimize the benefits of Pilates to both body and mind.