{"product_id":"ellie-hermans-pilates-props-workbook-illustrated-step-by-step-guide","title":"Ellie Herman's Pilates Props Workbook: Illustrated Step-By-Step Guide","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPilates for Dummies---0764553976-21.99-For Dummies-05\/2002-9K, 10K \n\u003cbr\u003eEllie Herman's Pilates Workbook on the Ball---1569753881-12.95-Ulysses Press-01\/2004- \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA gymnast and athlete as a child, Ellie Herman was constantly doing cartwheels anywhere she could. Ellie went West for College, receiving a BA in Peace and Conflict Studies from UC Berkeley; her thesis was a dance-theater piece about the representation of woman's bodies in American society. While at Berkeley she also studied in the dance department which marked the beginning of her career as a professional dancer and choreographer. After graduating in 1987, Ellie moved to San Francisco and with her friend Carol Lloyd, formed the Flying Buttresses performance troupe combining dance, theater and visual art. She then became the choreographer for Elbows Akimbo, another collaborative multi-media troupe. She performed as a dancer with Harupin-Ha, a Japanese butoh company. Finally in 1991, Ellie formed a dance troupe under her own name; (Ellie Herman and Company) which garnered rave reviews in the New York Times and Village Voice after a tour to New York City. Ellie became interested in Pilates in 1988, after injuring her knee. She formed Ellie Herman Studios in 1993 in San Francisco. It has grown rapidly in the last five years, after she started training and certifying Pilates instructors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription for Sales People\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t-\u0026gt; FIRST pilates book written for the popular matwork props (could be the next big thing after the ball) \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e-\u0026gt; Includes exercises for all fitness levels from beginners to experienced and covers all the props, including the large ball, small ball, stretch band, foam roller, rings and tension hoop \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e-\u0026gt; From the proven Pilates author, who promotes her books well \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e-\u0026gt; Same format, price and style as Pilates Workbook (50,000 copies sold) \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e-\u0026gt; Illustrates every step of every exercise using over 200 photos\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPilates props make the workout more interesting, enjoyable and effective. That is why they continue to grow in popularity (now selling via catalog, at studios and in major retailers). Done in the popular Pilates Workbook style, this is the first book to teach how to use these props.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAmplify your pilates practice with the use of props from one of the world's leading pilates practitioners and authors, Ellie Herman.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003ePilates gets even better when paired with these simple accessories. Pilates expert Ellie Herman shows how to intensify and enhance your matwork routine: \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e-The elastic exercise band increases resistance\u003cbr\u003e -The ethafoam roller creates stability challenges\u003cbr\u003e -The Magic Circle gives a great inner thigh workout\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e Each movement is explained with clear captions and easy-to-follow photo sequences. Special programs for strains, injuries and chronic problems are also featured. In addition to strengthening and toning your body, Pilates with props helps you: \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e-Build balance\u003cbr\u003e -Release tension\u003cbr\u003e -Alleviate pain\u003cbr\u003e -Rehabilitate injuries\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eHerman, Ellie\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA gymnast and athlete as a child, Ellie Herman was constantly doing cartwheels anywhere she could. Ellie went West for College, receiving a BA in Peace and Conflict Studies from UC Berkeley; her thesis was a dance-theater piece about the representation of woman's bodies in American society. While at Berkeley she also studied in the dance department which marked the beginning of her career as a professional dancer and choreographer. After graduating in 1987, Ellie moved to San Francisco and with her friend Carol Lloyd, formed the Flying Buttresses performance troupe combining dance, theater and visual art. She then became the choreographer for Elbows Akimbo, another collaborative multi-media troupe. She performed as a dancer with Harupin-Ha, a Japanese butoh company. Finally in 1991, Ellie formed a dance troupe under her own name; (Ellie Herman and Company) which garnered rave reviews in the New York Times and Village Voice after a tour to New York City. Ellie became interested in Pilates in 1988, after injuring her knee. She formed Ellie Herman Studios in 1993 in San Francisco. It has grown rapidly in the last five years, after she started training and certifying Pilates instructors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Herman, Ellie\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Ulysses Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2004-08-01\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Health \u0026amp; Fitness \/ Exercise \/ Pilates|Health \u0026amp; Fitness \/ Healthy Living|Health \u0026amp; Fitness \/ Exercise \/ Stretching\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Pilates method|Exercise|Holmes, Robert\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.7 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781569754146\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781569754146\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ulysses Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52866825257241,"sku":"SP-9781569754146","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9781569754146_spiral.png?v=1784608083","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/ellie-hermans-pilates-props-workbook-illustrated-step-by-step-guide","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}