Pilates Manuals and Workbooks

NEW! Movement Perspectives™: Volume I

by Jennifer M. Stacey, MS

Volume I of a planned, multi-volume Pilates Teachers' Education Program Teaching Manual, presenting a scientific approach to classic Pilates. In-depth material to help the novice create a foundation to teach and understand Pilates movement, and to help the experienced professional gain a deeper understanding. Covers the science of Pilates and kinesiology, breathing exercises, movement and posture analysis, and more. Includes photos and illustrations for step-by-step instruction. Spiral-bound paperback, black and white, 174 pages.

NEW! Golf and Pilates for Professionals

by Michael Wright/PhysicalMind Institute

Want to help your client's golf game? Learn the mechanics of a golf swing, and how Pilates can help golfers change it for the better. Exciting new exercises on the Chair, Cadillac, and Reformer. Illustrates methods for evaluating posture, balance, and flexibility, in order to design the most effective program. Some exercises use a club as a prop to assist in cueing. Spiral-bound paperback with black and white photos, 93 pages.

NEW! Pilates

by Rael Isacowitz

Your complete guide to Pilates mat work and equipment-based repertoire. Strengthen, lengthen and sculpt your muscles with the full range of Pilates exercises. Rael, of Body Arts and Science International (BASI) shows you the same repertoire he has used to train 10 Olympians, including skater Sasha Cohen and diver Wendy Williams. The repertoire progresses from the fundamentals through intermediate and advanced levels on the Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Step Barrels and more. 210 exercises, including photo illustrations and detailed breathing instruction to help you perform the movements correctly. Paperback, black and white, 343 pages.

Manuals by Ellie Herman

by Ellie Herman

For Pilates trainers, fitness professionals and those who want a deeper understanding of their practice. These manuals present classic Pilates repertoire plus original exercises developed by Ellie Herman. Included are detailed descriptions and step-by-step photos with breathing, alignment cues, contrindications and rehab applications. Paperback with black and white photos.

• NEW! Mat: 80 exercises, 191 pages
• Reformer: 100 exercises, 183 pages
• Cadillac (Trapeze): 35 exercises, 112 pages
• Springboard (Tower work): 70 exercises, 122 pages
• Wunda Chair: 40 exercises, 111 pages

Pilates Space: The Workbook for Inspired Entrepreneurs

by Nicola Conraths-Lange

Want to know how to open, run and grow a successful Pilates Studio? Nicola's new Pilates workbook divulges the secrets of how to own a studio that fits your lifestyle and budget, make $60,000 a year, working 30 hours a week, create a successful partnership, and promote yourself and develop your studio's identity. A must-have for instructors thinking of opening their own studio. Paperback, black and white, 158 pages.

Pilates Protocols: Musculo-Skeletal Issues

from the Physicalmind Institute

A manual for course that trains clients with impairments and injuries, based on the concept that alterations in muscle performance are the underlying cause. The Pilates manual is organized into three major sections on (1) musculoskeletal issues, describing the major conditions, their problems and treatment, (2) Pilates protocols, written from a Pilates teacher's experiential point of view, and (3) movements and exercises that illustrate what movements can help with specific conditions. Spiral bound, black and white, 78 pages.

Movement Analysis Workbooks

by Rael Isacowitz

Rael Isacowitz, founder of Body Arts and Science International, created this series of comprehensive Pilates apparatus manuals for professionals and serious home enthusiasts. Rael's precise, step-by-step movement instruction details breath patterns, muscle focus, exercise objectives and teaching cues. Hundreds of exercises at all levels are illustrated with sequential photographs. If you're an instructor, this series belongs in your library. Black and white, spiral bound.

• Mat Workbook: 55 exercises, 59 pp.
• Reformer Workbook: 92 exercises, 97 pp.
• Cadillac Workbook: 54 exercises, 58 pp.
• Wunda Chair/Ladder Barrel Workbook: 33 Chair, 10 Barrel exercises, 49 pp.
• Auxiliary Workbook: 17 Step Barrel, 7 Arm Chair, 5 Ped-a-Pul, 15 Circle, 4 Pole, 8 Leg Weights, 61 pp.

Survival Skills for Pilates Teachers

by Nicola Conraths-Lange

A book that teaches what you don't learn in certification programs! This hands-on book tackles issues such as how to make your teaching healthier and more ergonomic for you, how to handle different types of clients, how to juggle the demands of being healer/helper/cashier, and much more. This book is packed with information, humor and advice from top studio owners and educators who share their life philosophies and approaches to Pilates. Paperback, black & white, 172 pages.

Pilates Props Workbook

by Ellie Herman

This step-by-step guide, illustrated with photographs, clearly explains 31 exercises for the foam roller, 31 for the exercise band, 31 for the ring, and 7 for the pinkie ball (a 3" rubber ball). The book also explains Pilates principles, how to progress safely, and movement vocabulary. Ellie gives suggested programs for beginning through advanced levels, as well as programs specifically designed to strengthen the lower back, shoulder, foot and ankle, and neck and upper back. Paperback, black and white, 144 pages.

The Pilates Reformer Manual for Instructors

by Christine Romani-Ruby, MPT, ATC, and Marci Clark

Christine and Marci are co-owners of PHI Pilates, specializing in Pilates education for fitness professionals. This comprehensive manual guides instructors through 27 beginning, 24 intermediate and 7 advanced Reformer exercises, plus variations. Illustrated with photos, each exercise features a clear explanation of proper set-up, movement, benefits, breathing, variations, prerequisites and cues. At the beginning of the book, the authors discuss the principles of Pilates, proper breathing, neutral spine, and common postural problems. The book also contains a section on starting your own Pilates program, including group reformer class formats and teaching tips, medical history forms, liability waivers, and Reformer safety and maintenance. An invaluable resource for any Pilates instructor. Paperback, black and white, 162 pages.

Anatomy of Pilates

from the Physicalmind Institute

An anatomy textbook created by and for Pilates practitioners. This excellent textbook contains a wealth of information about anatomy, biomechanics and movement principles as they relate to Pilates. Clear anatomical drawings are accompanied by descriptions of how the muscles work, where they attach, and which exercises they facilitate. Movement principles, primary and secondary muscles, scapula involvement, stabilizing muscles and pelvic angle are discussed for exercises on the mat, Reformer, Chair and Trapeze Table. Spiral bound, black and white, 91 pages.

On Back Order Until May 17th

Osteoporosis Exercise Protocols: Awareness and Prevention of Osteoporosis using TheMethod® Pilates

by Marika Molnar, PT, edited by the Physicalmind Institute

Eighty-five percent of a Pilates exercise studio's clientele is female and over 40. Almost all of these clients are at risk for osteoporosis. This book covers whether you need to modify, eliminate or keep each exercise in the entire Pilates repertoire for the Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair and Ladder Barrel. Also included are 20 specialized movements developed by Marika Molnar, PT, for Pilates equipment to help increase bone mass and fight this "silent thief." Spiral bound, black and white, 84 pages.

A Pilates Primer: The Millennium Edition
Pilates' Return to Life Through Contrology / Your Health

by Joseph Pilates

This edition combines two of Joseph Pilates' published works in one volume. "Contrology is the complete coordination of mind, body and spirit," wrote Joseph Pilates. In Return to Life, first published in 1945, Pilates defines the concept of "Contrology" with specific advice regarding posture, body mechanics, correct breathing, spinal flexibility and physical education. He demonstrates his original 34 mat exercises, which are now basic repertoire in Pilates training. Each exercise is demonstrated by Pilates himself at the age of 60 in a series of photos accompanied by detailed instructions. Your Health, originally published in 1934, explains Joseph Pilates' early theories about health and fitness. It's a fascinating look into the mind of the man who revolutionized fitness, and whose teachings form the foundation of a discipline now embraced by fitness enthusiasts, health educators, rehabilitation specialists, and exercise trainers around the world. Paperback, black and white, 158 pages.

Powerful Pilates Programming CD

By Christine Romani Ruby and Marci Clark

If you're thinking about starting a Pilates program in your fitness facility, or you have a program and want to maximize its potential, this CD-ROM offers a wealth of information about how to start and grow your program. Christine Ruby and Marci Clark of PHI Pilates have years of experience operating successful Pilates programs in health clubs, wellness centers, and physical therapy practices. You'll learn about different program structures (including group classes, personal training, semi-private training and specialty programming), pricing (how much to charge and how to create special packages), staffing your program (hiring outside instructors, training your own staff, choosing a training organization), tips for running a successful program, profit scenarios, and more. PC only (not Macintosh compatible). Minimum system requirements: Windows 95, 98, 2000, ME, XP. Intel Pentium processor or compatible, 233Mhz or faster. 32 MB RAM. Non-returnable.

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