Pilates Books For Beginners

By Jennifer Willenson

Whether you are a complete beginner to health and fitness or a hard-core gym enthusiast, Pilates is a proven way to stay in shape. For millions of people all over the world, Pilates provides a simple yet effective way to to exercise, no matter what their goals may be. If you are new to the world of Pilates, choosing the right Pilates book to learn from is an important step to getting started on your way to a healthier body. In the next few paragraphs, we'll provide you with some valuable tips on how to choose the right Pilates books for you.

It can be scary doing something for the first time. There is no end to what you can learn about Pilates, and there is so much Pilates equipment that you wouldn't know what to do with it. So where do you start? You may want to consider buying a good beginner Pilates book before you go out and start spending your hard earned money on courses or equipment that you don't know will really meet your need. Compared to a full blown course, the books will help you learn all the basics at a fraction of the cost. So how do you find the right books? A few tips below will help you make sure you are picking a book that's right for you.

1) Look for books aimed at beginners

There's no quicker way to get discouraged with a Pilates book than to choose one that is above and beyond your skill level. Make sure when shopping for your Pilates books that you are purchasing books that are designed for beginners. You have to walk before you can run, so be sure you are starting at the beginning and learning the basics before moving on.

2) Use Pilates books where equipment is not needed.

Avoid buying expensive equipment until you have mastered the basics. If you know how to do the exercises without equipment you will have a great advantage and you can take your Pilates exercises wherever you go. When you do use equipment start out with something like the Pilates exercise mat or ball.

3) Find Pilates books with pictures.

It can be challenging turning a written text into proper exercises and poses. It is best if you are a beginner to find a book that has detailed illustrations or photos, preferably in colour and from different angles so you can really see what is going on. This will help you to know that you are performing the exercises correctly.

If you want to get fit, Pilates is one of the best ways to do it. So many people are sick and tired of feeling horrible and just want simple exercises to help them feel better and get in shape. Finding a Pilates book is definately a great choice. - 30514

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