Websites:
- STOTT Pilates – a
well-respected leader in training Pilates instructors and Pilates education.
They offer comprehensive training programs for those wanting to teach
Pilates as well as over 50 instructional videos and manuals. They also
sell equipment to expand your practice beyond the basic mat exercises.
- Pilates PhysicalMind
Institute - provides training for Pilates instructors. Use their
studio locator to find studios in your area that follow this method.
They also sell equipment as well as instructional videos and manuals.
Check out historical footage of Joseph Pilates himself.
Recommended Books/Videos:
| The Pilates Body by Brooke Siler – a detailed, easy to use book with photographs and detailed explanations of each exercise. It also provides some good background information on the Pilates method as well as routines for beginners and advanced students. |
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Pilates in a Box by Lesley Ackland – contains a 96-page book with illustrations and 30 full-color cards with exercises in a compact package – perfect for traveling or your office. Each card shows the positions with clear text for ease of use, while the book gives you the background information you need to learn Pilates in your own home.
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| The Complete Guide to Joseph H. Pilates’ Techniques of Physical Conditioning – Applying the Principles of Body Control by Allan Menezes – this book provides detailed descriptions and illustrations for each exercise and important background information on Pilates. It is organized by warm up exercises, basic, intermediate, and advanced routines, more advanced exercises, routine for low back pain and weak abdominals, and routines using Therabands. |
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Golfers Guide to Pilates: Step-by-Step Exercises to Strengthen Your Game by Monika Clyde
Having a strong golf game requires a strong core; in fact, most golf conditioning programs focus on functional movements and core strength – including Pilates. This book provides beginner, intermediate, and advanced Pilates workouts to improve your golf game. The exercises are laid out in an easy-to-follow format taking you step-by-step with detailed instructions and photos. |
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| Pilates for Dummies (DVD) - This unintimidating video explains Pilates mat techniques in easy-to-understand language . It provides step-by-step instruction for 18 classic mat exercises and is good for both beginners and intermediate Pilates exercisers. (available at most retailers as well as through Amazon.com) |
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Stott Pilates DVDs - Stott Pilates provides a variety of DVDs for the novice to the more advanced student with high quality, easy-to-follow directions. They also have DVD series for kids, weight loss and those who don’t have much time to exercise.
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