Learn and practise a complete body-conditioning regime and discover the dramatic benefits of Pilates exercise

Whether you want to tone your stomach and thighs, reduce back or shoulder pain, improve your flexibility or achieve greater mental stamina, Pilates is for you – regardless of your age and ability. This book clearly explains the principles of Pilates, giving you the essential tools to begin practising matwork at home. In more than 30 step-by-step exercises, expert teacher Karen Smith reveals how to tone and strengthen the key areas of your body and offers advice on how to absorb the benefits of regular Pilates into your busy schedule.