Your ticket to greater health and strength Pilates is the popular mat-based exercise method designed to strengthen your body and your mind. Pilates For Dummies is the must-have book for anyone who wants to get started. Get a crash course on Pilates, learn all the essential terms and techniques, and get started with basic exercises. This book walks you through intermediate and advanced Pilates with 100+ illustrations, so you'll know you're getting it exactly right. Stretch, strengthen, breathe, and enjoy greater quality of life, thanks to Dummies. Inside... How to start doing Pilates Exercise routines for every level of Pilates experience Foam rollers, exercise balls, and resistance bands Pre- and postnatal PilatesAt-home exercise plans Exercises to progress your Pilates abilities