Review
"Pilates is the best form of exercise ever-- it keeps my body strong without stressing my joints."--Cristina Ferrare, model, author, and TV personality

"Denise Austin practices what she preaches. Follow her positive approach for a better life."--Jack LaLanne, fitness pioneer

"Having been a dancer, I realize the benefit of Pilates. It not only strengthens your body but also elongates your muscles in a safe and healthy way."--Jaclyn Smith, actress



Review
"Pilates is the best form of exercise ever-- it keeps my body strong without stressing my joints."--Cristina Ferrare, model, author, and TV personality

"Denise Austin practices what she preaches. Follow her positive approach for a better life."--Jack LaLanne, fitness pioneer

"Having been a dancer, I realize the benefit of Pilates. It not only strengthens your body but also elongates your muscles in a safe and healthy way."--Jaclyn Smith, actress



Book Description
Stand a full inch taller, lose inches at your waist and thighs, and feel more energetic than ever-- in just 21 days!

Pilates sculpts and stretches every muscle in your body through a unique series of fluid, yogalike exercise, without stress or strain. It has emerged as the most effective way to flatten your stomach and abs. But Pilates does so much more. Many dancers and athletes use Pilates to condition their bodies, improve performance, and protect their joints. Now you can practice this form of exercise at home-- and enjoy the lasting benefits.

In Pilates for Every Body, Denise Austin-- star of The Daily Workout, the number one fitness show in America-- leads you through a total Pilates-based conditioning program that will strengthen, lengthen, and tone your entire body.

* Select from Denise's versatile, progressive workouts, from beginner to advanced.
* If you're short on time, choose from quick-and-easy routines of 10 minutes or less for the abs, hips, thighs, butt, legs, back, and upper body.
* You'll discover not just Pilates routines but a total body makeover plan-- cardio exercise, positive-thinking techniques, practical meals, and menus, inspiring quotes, and more.

You'll find everything you need in one step-by-step plan!



From the Inside Flap
A Complete Pilates Workout Guide And Mind-Body Makeover Plan
from Denise Austin, America's Leading Fitness Coach!

Across the country, men and women who want longer, leaner bodies turn to Pilates as a new, low-impact way to work out. Invented by European gymnast Joseph H. Pilates and focusing on the core abdominal muscles, the Pilates method is a simpler, gentler way to stay in shape without bouncing or jarring the spine and joints. Pilates has been the "secret training method" for professional dancers and athletes for decades.

In Pilates for Every Body, fitness expert Denise Austin adds her own unique twist to this toning technique, customizing Pilates to individual needs. Plus, her 3-Week Total Body Makeover combines Pilates routines with cardio exercise, positive-thinking techniques, and a practical meal plan, making this all-in-one guide the most complete Pilates book available.

Pilates is ideal for people who, because of joint pain or muscle weakness, shy away from exercise. Anyone-- athlete or desk worker, man or woman, young or old, toned or not-- can do Denise's yoga-like version of Pilates.

Denise leads you through easy exercises targeting the core abdominal muscles plus additional moves that tone the arms, chest, back, waist, hips, thighs, and buttocks. Her Pilates Pointers help ensure that you're performing the moves correctly and efficiently, for maximum benefit in minimal time.

Her breathing exercises make Pilates calming and meditative. And her personal "Denise-eology" quotes keep you inspired as you visualize the benefits of each workout.

You can do Pilates at home, on vacation, anywhere-- you don't need heavy, expensive equipment or an instructor. Some routines take less than 10 minutes, perfect for anyone who finds it hard to find time to exercise.

The results are amazing. You'll notice immediate and lasting benefits, including:

* Longer, leaner muscles
* Sculpted, well-toned abs, hips, thighs, arms, and backside
* A healthier, more supple spine
* Better balance and coordination
* Less pain and stiffness
* Improved posture

Every workout will leave you feeling energized and rejuvenated. In less than a month, you'll see a total transformation in how your body looks, moves, and performs.

Start now, and you'll be on a path to a healthier body, inside and out.

DENISE AUSTIN hosts and stars in Fit & Lite and Daily Workout, the #1 fitness show in America, on Lifetime Television. She's been appointed to serve as a member of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Denise has sold more than 15 million copies of her 30 exercise videos, and she's authored several fitness books, including Fit and Fabulous After 40, Jump Start, Hit the Spot!, and Lose Those Last 10 Pounds. Her column "Shape Up with Denise Austin" appears monthly in Prevention magazine.

Denise lives outside Washington, D.C., with her husband, Jeff, and two daughters. A youthful age 45, Denise credits Pilates for her flat tummy, positive outlook, and high energy.

FROM OUR EDITORS

For most of us, the word "Pilates" conjures up images of expensive classes in upscale, well-equipped gyms. But exercise video queen Denise Austin thinks that the Pilates conditioning technique belongs in your home. In this well-illustrated book, she presents a home mind-body exercise plan adaptable to men and women of every age and fitness level. Her total workout program requires only a mat, a chair, and a towel or blanket. Photographs and text take you through every stage of the continuously linked moves of Pilates, and mini-routines, visualizations, and beginners' tips enhance Austin's limber regimen.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Stand a full inch taller, lose inches at your waist and thighs, and feel more energetic than ever-- in just 21 days!

Pilates sculpts and stretches every muscle in your body through a unique series of fluid, yogalike exercise, without stress or strain. It has emerged as the most effective way to flatten your stomach and abs. But Pilates does so much more. Many dancers and athletes use Pilates to condition their bodies, improve performance, and protect their joints. Now you can practice this form of exercise at home--and enjoy the lasting benefits.

In Pilates for Every Body, Denise Austin--star of The Daily Workout, the number one fitness show in America--leads you through a total Pilates-based conditioning program that will strengthen, lengthen, and tone your entire body.

* Select from Denise's versatile, progressive workouts, from beginner to advanced.
* If you're short on time, choose from quick-and-easy routines of 10 minutes or less for the abs, hips, thighs, butt, legs, back, and upper body.
* You'll discover not just Pilates routines but a total body makeover plan--cardio exercise, positive-thinking techniques, practical meals, and menus, inspiring quotes, and more.

You'll find everything you need in one step-by-step plan!

SYNOPSIS

Stand an inch taller, lose an inch around your waist and thighs, and feel more energetic-in just 21 days!

Pilates sculpts and stretches every muscle in your body, through a unique series of fluid, yoga-like exercises, without stress or strain. Pilates has emerged as the most effective way to flatten your stomach and abs. But Pilates does so much more. Many dancers and athletes use Pilates to condition their bodies, improve performance, and protect their joints. Now you can practice Pilates at home-and enjoy lasting benefits.

In Pilates for Every Body, Denise Austin-star of the Daily Workout, the number one fitness show in America--leads you through a total Pilates-based conditioning program that will strengthen, lengthen, and tone your entire body. You'll improve your posture, balance and coordination; energize your mind and body; reduce injuries, and destress your life.

Whether you're new to Pilates or you've tried Pilates classes, you can benefit. Select from Denise's versatile, progressive workouts, from beginner to advanced. If you're short on time, choose from quick-and-easy routines of 10 minutes or less for the abs, hips, thighs, butt, legs, back, and upper body.

This is the only Pilates book to offer not just Pilates routines but a total body makeover plan-cardio exercise, positive thinking, practical meals and menus, inspiring quotes, and more.