Pilates Exercises and Inspirations for Well-being

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. Live Better: Pilates introduces the reader to the basic exercises of the Pilates system and presents a simple and practical programme aimed at improving health and well-being through a combination of regular exercise and positive living. 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 body schedule. The approach can be adapted to suit all abilities and fitness levels, and is easily worked into the busiest day.