Science of Pilates

This book is absolutely beautiful and so well done! The visuals are stunning — every movement and muscle group is explained with clear anatomical illustrations that really help you understand what’s happening in your body during each exercise. I love how it combines science with practical Pilates knowledge — it’s not just theory. It actually helps you feel and perform the movements better. The explanations are detailed but still easy to follow, even if you’re not an anatomy expert. I’ve been doing Pilates for a while, and this book has helped me correct my form and understand why certain cues matter so much. It’s perfect for instructors, students, or anyone who wants to go deeper into their practice. The quality of the printing and the paper is excellent too — definitely feels like great value for the price. I highly recommend it!

Such a clear, instructive book with beautiful illustrations that provide guidance! I refer to this constantly, it also includes additional information for specific circumstances/conditions which is a real bonus and ensures you feel safe.

This book is a must-read for anyone who loves details and wants to truly understand what happens inside the body during Pilates. The book clearly explains which muscles are working, why each movement is done a certain way, and where and how it’s supposed to feel. What I really appreciate is how it goes beyond theory — it also covers the benefits of each exercise, who should avoid certain movements, and offers variations of classic exercises to suit different levels. There are also specific exercise plans tailored for different needs, such as for runners, swimmers, people with certain injuries, pre- and postnatal clients, etc. It’s an insightful, well-structured, and comprehensive guide that helps you understand the why behind every move in Pilates. Perfect for instructors, practitioners, or anyone who wants to practice more consciously and effectively.

I'm getting my pilates certification. This has been super helpful, particularly with supplemental information and pre pilates moves.

The book covers only mat exercises. I enjoyed the pictures but did not get a lot out of the book. Certainly good for beginners but may not so good for someone with an advanced practice. Would be a good reference book for an instructor.

This gave a short history lesson on the creation of pilates and how it has integrated into modern excercise. It gives nice detail on specific pilates excercises and the muscles groups involved. It also gives workouts from beginner to advanced as well as for specific activities, such as; Pilates for running, strength training etc. If you enjoy learning about the how's & why's to better understand or enhance your practice, or if you are just starting out I reccomend this book. Truly a great addition to my library!

I’m just so amazed at how detailed and beautifully illustrated the book is the author Tracy ward did a wonderful job ❤️❤️ Absolutely love this

Beautiful book full of colorfully detailed drawings and very real technical knowledge that is clear, concise, and most helpful. I would recommend this book to ANYONE who wants a better understanding of the anatomy and physiology of Pilates. It offers the very practical full-body education that you never received in neither science nor gym class. I an very pleased!