{"product_id":"pilates-anatomy","title":"Pilates Anatomy","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\u003ci\u003e\"Karen and Rael are two of the most respected names in the Pilates field, and\u003c\/i\u003e Pilates Anatomy, Second Edition, \n\u003ci\u003ebrings together their clarity and passion. This book is at the top of my list.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Nora St. John, \u003c\/b\u003eEducation Program Director for Balanced Body University \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\"Anatomy is a fundamental science that is absolutely necessary to truly understand human movement. Rael and Karen do an amazing job of bringing anatomy to life for Pilates teachers. This second edition brings the Pilates teacher updated information, including functional muscular and skeletal anatomy combined with planes of movement and the application of anatomy to basic Pilates principles. Rael's ability to bring order to the exercise and its corresponding anatomy is a gift. We are looking forward to adding the second edition of \u003c\/i\u003ePilates Anatomy \n\u003ci\u003eto our must-read list.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Brent Anderson, PhD, PT, OCS, PMA(R)-CPT, \u003c\/b\u003e President of Polestar Life Retreats and Southwind Retreat Center \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\"Karen Clippinger and Rael Isacowitz have done an excellent job of honoring the past of Joseph Pilates' great body of work, acknowledging the present, and forging into the future. The technique cues and exercise notes after each segment in\u003c\/i\u003e Pilates Anatomy, Second Edition, \n\u003ci\u003eare invaluable for every student of Pilates, from beginner to advanced.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Marika Molnar, PT, LAc, FIADMS, \u003c\/b\u003e Director of Westside Dance Physical Therapy and Clinical Advisor for the PhysicalMind Institute\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRael Isacowitz\u003c\/b\u003e is a world-renowned practitioner and teacher of Pilates. With over four decades of Pilates practice and achievement, he is a prominent lecturer and teacher at symposia, universities, colleges, and studios around the globe. He received his bachelor's degree and teaching credentials from Israel's prestigious Wingate Institute, where he subsequently joined the teaching faculty. He later earned a master's degree in dance from the University of Surrey in England. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Isacowitz has mastered all levels of the Pilates repertoire and is noted in the industry for his unique athleticism; synthesis of body, mind, and spirit; and passion for teaching. In 1989, he founded Body Arts and Science International (BASI) Pilates, which has developed into one of the foremost Pilates education organizations in the world. BASI Pilates is currently represented in more than 120 host locations spanning over 40 countries. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Isacowitz has authored the definitive book on Pilates ( \n\u003ci\u003ePilates\u003c\/i\u003e, Human Kinetics), published a series of workbooks on Pilates apparatus, produced DVDs, conceived designs of equipment manufactured by BASI Systems, and created the groundbreaking Pilates software BASI Interactive. He was a founding board member of the Pilates Method Alliance and is a regular contributor to several industry publications. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKaren Clippinger\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor emerita at California State University-Long Beach, where she taught for 19 years. Her courses included functional anatomy for dance, body placement, and Pilates. She also taught anatomy and kinesiology courses at other prestigious universities such as UCLA and Scripps College, as well as Pilates teacher training programs for Body Arts and Science International (BASI). \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Clippinger holds a master's degree in exercise science from the University of Washington. Before joining academia, she worked as a clinical kinesiologist for 20 years at Loma Linda University Medical Center and several sports medicine clinics in Seattle. She has worked with a wide range of clients and consulted for the U.S. Weightlifting Federation, the U.S. race walking team, Pacific Northwest Ballet, and the Danish Wounded Warrior Project. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Clippinger is a highly respected international speaker who has given over 400 presentations, including at conferences for BASI Pilates, Balanced Body, Pilates Alliance of Australasia, and Pilates Method Alliance. Clippinger was an exercise columnist for \n\u003ci\u003eShape\u003c\/i\u003e magazine for four years and has authored numerous other articles, several book chapters, and the textbook \n\u003ci\u003eDance Anatomy and Kinesiology\u003c\/i\u003e. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter 1. \u003c\/b\u003eSix Key Principles of Pilates \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter 2. \u003c\/b\u003eSpine, Core, and Body Alignment \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter 3.\u003c\/b\u003e Muscles, Movement Analysis, and Mat Work \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter 4. \u003c\/b\u003eFoundation for a Mat Session \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter 5. \u003c\/b\u003eAbdominal Work for Movement and Stabilization \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter 6. \u003c\/b\u003eFine Articulation for a Flexible Spine \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter 7. \u003c\/b\u003eBridging for a Functional Spine \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter 8.\u003c\/b\u003e Side Exercises for an Effective Core \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter 9.\u003c\/b\u003e Extension Exercises for a Strong Back \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter 10.\u003c\/b\u003e Customizing Your Pilates Program \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Your illustrated guide to mat work for core stability and balance\"--Cover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \"\"Karen and Rael are two of the most respected names in the Pilates field, and \"Pilates\" \"Anatomy\" brings together their clarity and passion. This book is at the top of my list.\" -- \"Nora St. John, Education Program Director, Balanced Body University \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \"\"There is a wealth of information in \"Pilates\" \"Anatomy.\" The Pilates world is fortunate to have this resource.\" -- \"Peter Davis, Cofounder of IDEA Health and Fitness Association and Inner IDEA \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \"\"\"Pilates\" \"Anatomy\" by Rael Isacowitz and Karen Clippinger is an exceptionally well-mapped journey into the muscular anatomy and kinesiology of Pilates exercises. A must-have anatomy book for any serious student of Pilates, Pilates Anatomy will surely appeal to anyone interested in how muscle groups work together in exercise.\" -- \"Marguerite Ogle, About.com\/Pilates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"Karen and Rael are two of the most respected names in the Pilates field, and \u003c\/i\u003ePilates\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eAnatomy\u003ci\u003e brings together their clarity and passion. This book is at the top of my list.\" -- \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eNora St. John, \u003c\/b\u003eEducation Program Director, Balanced Body University \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"There is a wealth of information in \u003c\/i\u003ePilates\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eAnatomy\u003ci\u003e. The Pilates world is fortunate to have this resource.\" -- \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeter Davis, \u003c\/b\u003eCofounder of IDEA Health and Fitness Association and Inner IDEA \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003ePilates\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eAnatomy\u003ci\u003e by Rael Isacowitz and Karen Clippinger is an exceptionally well-mapped journey into the muscular anatomy and kinesiology of Pilates exercises. A must-have anatomy book for any serious student of Pilates, Pilates Anatomy will surely appeal to anyone interested in how muscle groups work together in exercise.\" -- \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarguerite Ogle\u003c\/b\u003e, About.com\/Pilates \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommendation Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003e-Karen and Rael are two of the most respected names in the Pilates field, and \u003c\/i\u003ePilates\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eAnatomy\u003ci\u003e brings together their clarity and passion. This book is at the top of my list.- -- \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eNora St. John, \u003c\/b\u003eEducation Program Director, Balanced Body University \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003e-There is a wealth of information in \u003c\/i\u003ePilates\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eAnatomy\u003ci\u003e. The Pilates world is fortunate to have this resource.- -- \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeter Davis, \u003c\/b\u003eCofounder of IDEA Health and Fitness Association and Inner IDEA \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003e-\u003c\/i\u003ePilates\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eAnatomy\u003ci\u003e by Rael Isacowitz and Karen Clippinger is an exceptionally well-mapped journey into the muscular anatomy and kinesiology of Pilates exercises. A must-have anatomy book for any serious student of Pilates, Pilates Anatomy will surely appeal to anyone interested in how muscle groups work together in exercise.- -- \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarguerite Ogle\u003c\/b\u003e, About.com\/Pilates \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003ePilates Anatomy, Second Edition, \u003c\/i\u003e takes you inside the exercises and programs that will tone the body, stabilize the core, and increase flexibility. With detailed descriptions and stunning artwork for 46 mat exercises, this book will strengthen your mind and body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTake a detailed look at your Pilates practice with the superbly illustrated exercises in \n\u003ci\u003ePilates Anatomy, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChoose from 46 exercises to target a particular body region and delve deeper to stretch, strengthen, and finely coordinate specific muscles. See which key muscles are activated, how variations and minor adjustments can influence effectiveness, and how breathing, alignment, and movement are all fundamentally linked as you work to tone the body, stabilize the core, improve balance, and increase flexibility. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUse the Personalize Your Practice section for each exercise to vary your practice and customize your workouts to fit your needs. Here you'll find modifications to make each exercise more accessible when there are limitations such as tight hamstrings or underdeveloped core strength. Variations provide variety, and progressions are offered to add more challenge to each exercise and serve as valuable stepping stones on your journey to more advanced Pilates exercise. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlso included are techniques for breathing, concentration, and self-awareness, providing a unique exercise experience that enhances your body \n\u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e your mind. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you are just beginning to explore the beauty and benefits of Pilates or have been practicing for years, \n\u003ci\u003ePilates Anatomy\u003c\/i\u003e is a one-of-a-kind resource that you'll refer to again and again. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEarn continuing education credits\/units! \u003c\/b\u003eA continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Isacowitz, Rael\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Human Kinetics Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2019-09-20\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Health \u0026amp; Fitness \/ Exercise \/ Pilates|Health \u0026amp; Fitness \/ Yoga|Sports \u0026amp; Recreation \/ Training|Medical \/ Anatomy|Science \/ Life Sciences \/ Anatomy \u0026amp; Physiology\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Pilates method\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.45 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781492567707\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781492567707\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Human Kinetics Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52866826305817,"sku":"SP-9781492567707","price":36.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9781492567707_spiral.png?v=1784608298","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/pilates-anatomy","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}