New! Using Small Props for Big Results
Christine Romani-Ruby, MPT, ATC
A comprehensive guide to using the ring, roller, spine corrector and baby arc on the mat. Learn each exercise, including breathing, cues, and benefits for each piece of equipment. Photographic illustrations make it easy to see and understand the movement. 148 p. Black and white photo illustrations. Props used: Ring, Roller, Spine Corrector, Baby Arc, Mat (optional).

Better Back
Suzanne Martin, P.T., D.P.T.
No time to spend working out in the gym or doing a DVD at home? If you have 15 minutes a day, three times a week, this book can help you see real results. Strengthen your back, reduce pain, and prevent future problems. Illustrated in full-color photographs with detailed instructions on how to properly execute each exercise, plus gate-fold pull-outs with a summary of each workout, plus a companion DVD demonstrating the workouts. This book will get you results in no time at all! Also includes tips for healthy living, staying motivated, and finding a teacher. Paperback, color photographs, 128 pages.

Get on It! BOSU Balance Trainer
Tap the power of the BOSU to reshape your whole body, while strengthening your core and stabilizing muscles. By showing you how to adapt familiar exercises - such as lunges, crunches, leg lifts and more - to the BOSU, this well-illustrated book transforms simple moves into fun, challenging and highly effective exercises. Paperback, black and white, 144 pages.

Anatomy of Movement (Revised Ed.)
by Blandine Calais-Germain
Learn more about anatomy and how bodily structures are related to movements such as dance and exercise. Clear and concise language and illustrations give you a visual tour through the muscles, bones, ligaments, and joints and their respective motions. (316 pp, black and white illustrations)

Anatomy of Breathing
by Blandine Calais-Germain
A clear and helpful guide to learning the mechanics of breath and the benefits of different types of breathing. Filled with helpful illustrations, exercises and explanations to gain better control of the breath. (232 pp, black and white illustrations)

The Female Pelvis
by Blandine Calais-Germain
An in-depth, yet easy to understand manual designed for anyone who wants to become more familiar with the female pelvis. Concise language and clear illustrations lead you through the changes in the pelvis at any time in a woman's life, with an emphasis on the impact of pregnancy and childbirth. Includes exercises to increase flexibility, strength and coordination of the various functions of the pelvic area. Also features exercises to decrease complications from maladies associated with the pelvis. (108 pp, black and white illustrations)

Full-Body Flexibility
by Jay Blahnik
Release tension and tight muscles with this clear and easy-to-follow handbook of stretches. Separated into sections by body part, Includes stretching routines for various needs. (203 pages)

Mind Your Body: Pilates for the Seated Professional
by Juli Kagan
An excellent tool for anyone who spends much of the day seated. Achieve better posture, both in the chair and out of it. Photo illustrations and easy to follow instructions lead you through each movement. Includes mat exercises as well as seated stretches that can easily be performed in an office chair. Paperback, black and white photographs, 158 pages.

Pilates Take Out
by Body Works Studio
Take your Pilates workout on the go with this handy "flip-chart." Easy-to-follow, durable booklet includes 10 mat exercises with Beginner and Intermediate variations. It has everything you need: directions on how to perform each exercise, what to avoid, and what its purpose is. Fold-out base allows it stand up on its own. Spiral-bound, illustrated with color photographs, 13 pages.

Pilates for the Outdoor Athlete
by Lauri Ann Stricker
Whether you ski, bike, hike, paddle, run or climb, Pilates can help you improve sports performance with better muscle balance, flexibility, strength, and balance. Sections for each of 13 outdoor sports cover self-assessment, basic movement and posture, and a wealth of tools, plus a 15-minute workout with exercises for each sport.

Morning Pilates Workouts
by Cathleen Murakami
Easily maximize the benefits of your early-day routine, and adjust to your energy level or schedule for any particular day. Included are nine workout options containing light, moderate, and intense routines, lasting for 20, 40 or 60 minutes. Also included - nutritional advice and ways to improve your workout environment. Clear instructions with photo illustrations make this book simple to follow. Paperback, black and white, 220 pages.

The Golfer's Guide to Pilates: Step-by-Step Exercises to Strengthen Your Game
by Monica Clyde
Increase swing strength and efficiency. Includes beginner, intermediate, and advanced workouts to improve your golf game. Gain greater flexibility, increase core strength, and give yourself a better golf swing! Includes easy-to-learn Pilates exercises with step-by-step photos. This program will raise your physical ability, transforming your game into one of absolute control and power. Illustrated with black and white photos, paperback, 144 pages.

The New Rules of Posture: How to Sit, Stand and Move in the Modern World
by Mary Bond
Take a new approach to posture by looking at it from the inside out. A resource for Pilates instructors and health care professionals to educate people on how to relieve chronic pain via postural changes. Bond identifies key anatomical features that affect posture, and presents exercises to change it. Paperback, black and white, 41 illustrations, 240 pages.

Dance Anatomy & Kinesiology
by Karen Clippinger, MSPE
A great resource to learn or refresh your understanding of anatomical and biomechanical principles. Focuses on optimal dance movement and the related principles for understanding how body joints function. The first two chapters cover basics on the skeletal and muscular systems. Chapters 3 through 7 get specific on the spine, pelvic girdle, hip joint, knee, ankle, foot, and upper extremity. Chapters cover primary bones, muscles, joints, alignment deviations, mechanics, and injuries for the given region. You'll also find strength and flexibility exercises to help dancers improve technique and prevent injuries. 250 illustrations, 350 photographs. Hardcover, 532 pages.

Stretching Anatomy
by Arnold G. Nelson & Jouko Kokkonen
See inside every stretch - and maximize flexibility! Color illustrations show the muscles in action. Learn changes in position that can alter muscle emphasis and difficulty, and variations to improve safety and effectiveness. Each exercise includes detailed instructions on how to stretch, the primary and secondary muscles affected, and which muscles are activated for support. Three levels of difficulty. Paperback, color, 140 pages.

Inner Focus/Outer Strength
by Eric Franklin
Imagery and exercise for Health, Strength and Beauty. Finding joy in movement is Eric Franklin’s goal. He presents a different way to think about every part of your body, from head to feet, by using imagery in your daily life – whether at the gym, in the office, walking or doing housework. Get maximum benefit through easy workout sequences that combine exercise and imagery. Franklin shows how to achieve a sense of well-being throughout the entire body by building mental awareness, expanding your kinesthetic sense, overcoming stiffness to become more flexible, and experiencing relaxation from tension and stress. Paperback, black and white, 131 pages.

Pelvic Power
by Eric Franklin
For men and women: mind/body exercises for strength, flexibility, posture, and balance. Want to find new vitality, confidence and be pain free? Combining scientific principles with movement and imagery exercises – both effective and fun – Pelvic Power demonstrates how to create a stronger body by toning the pelvic floor. Increase your energy flow by training the muscles and joints and improving the tone of the organs. Paperback, black and white, 114 pages.

Conditioning for Dance
by Eric Franklin
Improve your technique and performance in all dance forms by strengthening the body’s core while improving your coordination, balance, alignment and flexibility. The results: more lift without tension, deeper plies, higher jumps with less effort, tighter turns, and improved extension and turn-out. Innovative, proven techniques help you execute key movements better. 160 dance-specific exercises maximize your body-mind conditioning. Book concludes with a 20-minute full body workout designed to help you warm up, condition, and refine your dance technique. Paperback, black and white, 235 pages.

The Pilates Deck
by Shirley Archer
Finding time to exercise is one of life's challenges. Keep the Pilates Deck handy – it fits in your handbag – and squeeze valuable minutes of exercise into your busy routine. It comes with 50 exercise and stretch cards, as well as suggested sequences so you can choose the workout that best fits your schedule and energy level. Box of 50 cards plus sequence instructions.

On A Roll @ Home Kit, Book with Roller
by Donna Gambino
A home exercise program on the foam roller. Try this method of strengthening, stretching and deep muscle massage, and you'll be amazed at how great you feel and look. The foam roller offers an effective workout that doesn't require you to "feel the burn" or do 100 boring repetitions. You'll gain strength and relief from muscle tension, but most of it is done unconsciously just by balancing on the roller! 50 exercises. Paperback, black and white, 90 pages. Purchase the book alone, or save 15% if purchased together with one True Blue Magic Roller.

Pilates for Dressage Riders
by Janice Dulak
The goals of Pilates are often identical to what dressage riders try to achieve in the saddle. They share an emphasis on the torso and achieving core strength, good posture and muscle flexibility. This book provides an introduction to Pilates and offers workouts for home or in the saddle. Its goals: to help the rider understand and gain control over the engagement of her own spine, and to improve her riding by using the knowledge gained through the practice of Pilates. Clear photos and detailed instructions clarify each exercise. Hardcover, black and white, 152 pages.

Total Core Fitness
by Kathy Corey
Feel fitter and perform normal daily activities more easily. Drawing on the best exercises for core strength from yoga, Pilates, weight training, and the stability ball, Total Core Fitness is your handbook for building a healthy core, whether you're 16 or 60. The emphasis is not on repetitions or building muscles, but on improving your health, well-being, and strength. Enrich the quality of your life with a fitter and more functional body that moves fluidly and performs daily activities with greater ease. Floor and standing exercises done alone, or with the CORE Band, hand weights and Pilates balls. Paperback, color, 159 pages.

Yogilates: Integrating Yoga and Pilates for Complete Fitness, Strength and Flexibility
by Jonathan Urla
See and feel your body get stronger and longer. Combining the breathing, flexibility and quieting mind of traditional yoga with the core strength and power developed through Pilates mat exercise. Yogilates can help you gain a better sense of balance and greater flexibility. With over 250 photographs and illustrations, this book covers the philosophy behind Yogilates as well as the technique. Full routines for beginners to advanced. Paperback, black and white, 196 pages.

Stretching
by Suzanne Martin, PT, DPT
Stretching can transform your life. It is a simple and instantly gratifying form of physical release that can energize or relax you. For the young and old, stretching is key if you want to stay healthy and supple. This practical head-to-toe guide provides quick home exercises that fit easily into your daily life. Remodel your body in just 21 days, stretches for different life states, ease everyday stresses and strains. Paperback, color, 160 pages.

Strength Training on the Ball
by Colleen Craig
Strength and anti-aging, and regaining the strength and playfulness of youth are just two chapters of this book. Craig focuses on building strong bones and improving balance while toning and defining the body. She combines the unique functions of the exercise ball with the endurance and flexibility benefits of Pilates-based training. Step-by-step instructions teach more than 140 exercises using weights, balls, and the body's own resistance. Three strength-training workouts: a therapeutic workout for those recovering from injuries, a basic workout for beginners, and a challenging workout for athletes and gym enthusiasts. Paperback, black and white, 261 pages.

Exercise for Pregnancy and Beyond
by Elizabeth Jones-Boswell, M.Ed.
A program designed to help ease the discomfort of pregnancy while gaining the benefits of Pilates. Using these principles, women can enjoy a stronger, healthier and easier pregnancy and postpartum. Clear and concise instructions as well as step-by-step illustrations will aid you in understanding and performing daily exercises and are safe and effective for the prenatal body. Spiral bound, black and white, 142 pages. See the companion DVD

Pilates on the Ball
by Colleen Craig
This excellent book and DVD are a comprehensive guide to Pilates exercise on the ball. Detailed chapters cover breathing, postural exercises, abdominal exercises, extensions, arm and footwork, restoration and rebuilding, stretching, stress management and cardiovascular exercise. Step-by-step instructions teach you more than 50 exercises and stretches, illustrated with more than 180 photographs. Three workouts - Restorative Ball, Basic Ball and Intermediate Ball - are illustrated in the book. You can also follow the workouts on the 44-minute DVD. Paperback, black and white, 179 pages. See the Pilates Balls.

Equilates: A Gymnastic Riding System Using Mind, Body, and Spirit Progressive Training for Rider and Horse
by Betsy Steiner with Jennifer Bryant
Most books on dressage discuss the physical aspects of riding: position of horse and rider, use of aids, and movements. International dressage rider and trainer Betsy Steiner takes a different approach. Her program gives equal attention to the body, mind, and spirit of rider and horse as they ascend the classical training pyramid together. Betsy's integrated approach contains a program of Pilates exercises for the rider (mat and reformer exercises) and gymnastic body-building exercises for the horse. The book discusses many qualities vital to success: alignment and coordination, relaxation and flow, mental focus, forwardness, trust and confidence, obedience and work ethic. Betsey Steiner is a teacher, trainer, and clinician who has ridden for the United States Dressage Team in international competition, and is known for her numerous articles on training and rider fitness. Her Equilates education program teaches Pilates instructors to help riders achieve optimum performance. Hardbound, color, 272 pages with 165 color photos and 35 color drawings.

The Osteoporosis Exercise Book: Building Better Bones
by Sherri Betz, PT
This is a companion book to the mat DVD of the same name, and to The Osteoporosis Workout DVD featuring seated and standing exercises. Physical Therapist Sherri Betz created this guide to help you incorporate safe Pilates mat exercises into your bone-building program. The exercises will help you build bone density of the spine and hip, improve posture and balance, and increase flexibility and mobility. You will also learn how to avoid movements that increase the risk of fracture. Includes photos, nutritional recommendations, and some of the latest research findings on Osteoporosis. Spiral bound, black and white, 96 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.