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| A Pilates' Primer : The Millennium Edition | 
 enlarge | Authors: Joseph Pilates, Judd Robbins
Brand: Pilates Premier Millennium Edition
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (18 reviews)
Sales Rank: 26142
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 158
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.3
MPN: BK8053
ISBN: 1928564003
Dewey Decimal Number: 613
EAN: 9781928564003
ASIN: 1928564003
Publication Date: February 28, 2000
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Lays it out for you. (Also, a PC alert in this review.) May 30, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have the DVD "Classical Pilates Technique - The Complete Mat Workout Series", which I love. But some of the stuff wasn't totally clear to me, such as when you start breathing in some of the exercises, even though it was touched on--maybe it's just me. So I got this book. When the book is open to an exercise, each exercise has a set of four pictures on the left page and on the right page there are complete instructions. I think it is useful as it is another view of what you are trying to do, so in complements the video I have. If I could only have either the book or the video, I would pick the DVD, but the book is nice to have.
A warning: Pilates, in a reference to the fact that a lot of other fitness teachers at the time were sick or had physical problems, referred to that incongruity as follows: "This is the '[N-word] in the wood pile.'" He used quotes to indicate that it was an expression, which it was at the time. This is on page 113, which is the second book within the book, originally published in 1934. Pilates himself had excellent health and was sure his system would give people excellent health.
 Two of Pilates' Original Works April 12, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book combines Pilates' first two books about his exercise system. You'll notice a few differences between how Pilates is taught today and how it was originally done.
The orginal writings of Joseph H. Pilates February 9, 2007
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
This book is a compilation of two original works by the founder of the Pilates exercise system, Joseph H. Pilates. The first book, Pilates' Return to Life Rhough Contrology ("contrology" was the name that Pilates himself gave to his system) provides an overview of the method, including detailed descriptions of the 34 original mat exercises in the system complete with Pilates himself demonstrating via black and white photos. In the second work, Your Health, Pilates lays out some of the basic principles of contrology; concepts covered in this work include posture, body mechanics, and breathing. Those who have never read any of Pilates' original writings before will note that his passion about his work comes across as a certain smugness and conceit; in both books, he makes extraordinary claims about the benefits of the Pilates method and seems convinced it is the only way to attain true health and fitness.
Those who are familiar with Pilates matwork may also note that Joseph Pilates' own descriptions of the exercises (in Contrology) differ somewhat from how these exercises are usually presented today. For example, when lying prone, he often shows the legs raised only a few inches off the floor, whereas today, it is generally recommended to keep the legs at a 45-degree angle relative to the floor. In addition, Pilates often shows his back in a more extreme curve than what is seen in modern teachings. My guess is that these modifications have been made to the system to be more protective of the spine, especially in absence of working one-on-one with a Pilates instructor.
Although I found that Joseph Pilates' writing style was a bit dry and thus sometimes difficult to slog through, it was still fascinating to read about the technique from the founder himself. This book isn't for everyone, but I would definitely recommend it for those looking to learn more about Pilates directly from the horse's mouth.
 Buon libro. Soprattutto per chi gia conosce il Pilates January 31, 2007
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Il libro e semplice diretto ed indispensabile a chi vuol conoscere il pensiero e la tecnica di J.H.Pilates. In questo libro vediamo foto d'epoca con in posa proprio LUI, Pilates. Le foto riguardano i 34 esercizi fondamentali che e bene conoscere, per poi paragonarli ai moderni esercizi di "Fitness Pilates" odierni. CIAU
Pilates Primer review January 18, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I am well pleased with my purchase of "A Pilates' Primer:The Millennium Edition." It is Joseph Pilates own words and philosophy as well as his body enhancing exercises. Exactly what I needed to start me on the right track with Pilates.
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