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PILATES ANATOMY General Disclaimer The contents of this book are intended to provide useful information to the general public. All materials, including texts, graphics, and images, are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for medical diagnosis, advice, or treatment for specific medical conditions. All readers should seek expert medical care and consult their own physicians before commencing any exercise program or for any general or specific health issues. The author and publishers do not recommend or endorse specific treatments, procedures, advice, or other information found in this book and specifically disclaim all responsibility for any and all liability, loss, or risk, personal or otherwise, which is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use or application of any of the material in this publication. Thunder Bay Press An imprint of the Baker & Taylor Publishing Group 10350 Barnes Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92121 www.thunderbaybooks.com Copyright © 2009 by Moseley Road Inc. Copyright under International, Pan American, and Universal Copyright Conventions. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage-and-retrieval system, without written permission from the copyright holder. Brief passages (not to exceed 1,000 words) may be quoted for reviews. “Thunder Bay” is a registered trademark of Baker & Taylor. All rights reserved. All notations of errors or omissions should be addressed to Thunder Bay Press, Editorial Department, at the above address. All other correspondence (author inquiries, permissions) concerning the content of this book should be addressed to Moseley Road, Inc., 123 Main Street, Irvington, NY 10533. www.moseleyroad.com. ISBN-13: 978-1-60710-506-0 (ebook) PILATES ANATOMY A comprehensive guide Dr. Abigail Ellsworth CONTENTS Introduction The Pilates Method Pilates Basics THE STRETCHES Hamstring Stretch ITB Stretch Hip Flexor Stretch Quadriceps Stretch Runner’s Stretch Soleus Stretch Piriformis Stretch Lumbar Stretch Spine Stretch I Triceps Stretch Latissimus Dorsi Stretch Neck Flexion Side-bend Stretch THE EXERCISES Beginner Exercises Half Curl Tiny Steps Side Leg Lift Prep Rolling Like a Ball Spine Stretch II Spine Twist Roll-down Bridge I Single-leg Circles The Hundred I Single-leg Stretch Double-leg Stretch The Rising Swan Child’s Pose Plank Roll-down Thigh Rock-back Tendon Stretch Single-leg Balance The Windmill Heel Beats Beginner Sample Sequences Intermediate Exercises Plank with Leg Lift Leg Pull-back The Seal The Saw The Crisscross The Scissors Teaser I Side Kick I Side Passé Bicycle Kick The Roll-up Single-leg Kick Plank Press-up Rollover/Hip Up The Mermaid Swimming Side Bend I Bridge II Neck Pull The Hundred II Intermediate Sample Sequences Advanced Exercises The Twist Side Kick II Teaser II Open-leg Rocker Double-leg Kick Short Plank Leg Pull-down Hip Twist Seal with Foot Clap Side Bend II Push-up Side Leg Lift Kneeling Side Kick I Oblique Roll-down Bridge III

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