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Here is a list of excellent Pilates books with those covering pregnancy listed first.
Please note: It is always a good idea to speak to your doctor before undertaking any new form of exercise when pregnant.
I have supplied a short description to each and to find out more or to buy them online, simply click on the links provided.
- The Pilates Pregnancy: A Low-impact Exercise Programme for Maintaining Strength and Flexibility by Mari Winsor
A great, practical book teaching the exercises for each trimester.
"The Pilates Pregnancy" also explains how and why the Pilates method comes highly recommended for pregnant women. Find out more or buy here.
- Pilates for Pregnancy: Gentle and Effective Techniques...for Before and After Birth by Anna Selby
Exercises designed to work the pelvic floor and strengthen the muscles supporting the spine, preparing the pregnant woman for the baby's birth.
Suitable also for use in the months after giving birth, to help women regain a flat stomach and the "longer, leaner, stronger" physique that is unique to Pilates. The book gives postural and breathing advice, and uses techniques that aims to relax as well as energize. Find out more or buy here.
- Pilates Workbook for Pregnancy by Michael King and Yolande Green
This book outlines an exercise programme based on the original Pilates method. Because of its emphasis on breathing, gentle stretching and precise technique, Pilates is an ideal exercise programme for the expectant mother.
The movements can be carried out without any danger of strain or injury and, performed correctly, the exercises will train and strengthen the body's core muscles, easing the effects of labour and aiding swift recovery after pregnancy. Find out more or buy here.
- The Pilates Body by Brooke Siler
An excellent book which teaches you the fundamental matwork principles as well as each classical matwork exercise, and more, with step by step instructions. Find out more or buy here.
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- Pilates on the Ball: The World's Most Popular Workout Using the Exercise Ball by Colleen Craig
A very practical, well laid out book, which teaches Pilates exercises using the Swiss Ball. The Ball is an unstable piece of equipment and therefore excellent for developing and challenging core stability.
'Pilates on the Ball' also explains the basic techniques as well as mind-body awareness unique to Pilates, which needs to be mastered for Pilates to be truly effective. Find out more or buy here.
- The Pilates Difference by Jennifer Dufton
Suitable for beginners as well as those already in classes, this three-stage, matwork programme can be followed at home. Find out more or buy here.
- The Pilates Body Kit: An Interactive Fitness Program to Strengthen, Streamline, and Tone by Brooke Siler
Pilates for home or travel. There are two 70-minute CDs, containing eight complete classes, 70 instructional cards and a workbook. Find out more or buy here.
- Official Body Control Pilates Manual by Lynne Robinson, Helge Fisher, Jacqueline Knox and Gordon Thomson
This book provides a detailed introduction on the philosophy and principles of Pilates and postural types. It is divided into beginners, intermediate, advanced and is a complete colour illustrated manual to total well-being the Pilates way. Find out more or buy here.
- Pilates for a Flat Stomach: Perfect Abs in Just 15 Minutes a Day by Anna Selby
Understand the core principles of Pilates, how to apply them and how it affects your posture. The stomach exercises concentrate on lengthening and strengthening. The paperback format and size of the book make it perfect for travelling and the information is indispensable as an ongoing reference. Find out more or buy here.
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