Pilates for Living

Aging successfully means learning how to make and maintain positive lifestyle changes to remain in the best of health. Not just living longer, but better, and embracing aging, rather than dreading it. Regular Pilates practice can enable a fulfilling and active later life, helping to lower blood pressure and remove the causes of aches and pains, which can support independent living and good health. Pilates for Living combines simple and effective exercises, suitable for all levels and abilities, with expert advice and motivational interviews with those who testify to the transformative powers of Pilates.

Harri Angell is an experienced REPs Level 3 qualified mat Pilates instructor, personal trainer and England Athletics Leader in Running Fitness. She is the author of Pilates for Runners, also published by Bloomsbury.

Introduction 1 Joseph Pilates: a brief history 2 What Pilates can do for us as we age 3 What is Pilates? The Pilates principles 4 Equipment 5 Postural alignment 6 Breathing 7 Gentle warm-up techniques 8 Balance 9 Foot health and strengthening exercises 10 Mat Pilates exercises 11 Post-activity stretches 12 Three 20-minute routines - all levels 13 The healing power of Pilates for body and mind 14 Finding a mat Pilates class and what to look for Glossary About the author Acknowledgements Index