{"product_id":"the-anatomy-of-pilates-9781556437809","title":"The Anatomy of Pilates","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreated by Joseph Pilates during the early 20th century  Pilates is used by millions today to improve their physical and mental well-being. Much of its appeal lies in its simple  low-impact approach  which is ideal for injury prevention  rehabilitation  and general physical health. Based on a series of precise movements and the employment of equipment such as rubber balls and exercise bands  Pilates emphasizes concentration  control  alignment  core stability  and proper breathing.  The Anatomy of Pilates shows what actually happens to the bodys muscles and joints during Pilates exercises. Each two-page spread features detailed anatomical illustrations of an exercise (with muscle actions highlighted in red)  a detailed description of the exercise and its objectives  the particular breathing pattern to be used  a list of the specific muscles being worked  visualization techniques  complementary exercises  and more. The Anatomy of Pilates is an accessible  authoritative guide for current and prospective teachers of Pilates  practitioners at all skill levels  physical therapists  and other health professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45647027634229,"sku":"ByrdShop_1556437803","price":49.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781556437809.jpg?v=1781686141","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-anatomy-of-pilates-9781556437809","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}