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Pilates: Body in Motion Kindle Edition

by Alycea Ungaro (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 277 ratings
The most authoritative, step-by-step guide to Pilates available on the market. Popular for decades with dancers, athletes, and celebrities, Pilates is the perfect equipment-free workout for a stronger, leaner, fitter body. With great emphasis on precision and awareness, not only is Pilates great for the body, but for the mind as well. Using step-by-step mat-work exercises and a wide range of programs, from beginner to advanced, Pilates: Body in Motion is the only practical guide that shows you all of the proper steps to follow and how to avoid common mistakes in your conditioning.

Published authority on fitness and wellness and a pioneer of the Pilates method, Alycea Ungaro brought some of the very first mat Pilates classes to New York City. Both the method and Alycea built a devoted following as people flocked to her classes. Alycea’s clientele includes some of today’s most high profile celebrities ranging from Madonna, Uma Thurman, Kyra Sedgewick, Christy Turlington, Claire Danes, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Molly Sims, among others.

Alycea has expanded her popular Pilates classes into a fitness media empire. Her first multi-media project was the innovative Portable Pilates™, an easy-to-use at-home mat workout. Best selling titles followed including; Pilates: Body in Motion, published in 2002, The Pilates Promise published in 2004, and The Pilates Practice Companion. Now, for the first time since its release, Pilates: Body In Motion is available in eBook edition sold exclusively though Amazon.

In addition to serving on the advisory board of Fitness Magazine and as About.com’s resident Pilates expert, Alycea travels widely as a guest teacher hosting retreats at world-famous locations such as Amangani in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Together with long-time client Christy Turlington, Alycea collaborated on a “Pilates Booty” shoe for Puma. The booty was aptly named “The Alycea.” Alycea is also the creator of SpringTone®, the ideal resistance training class utilizing various weighted springs to strengthen and sculpt, launching nationwide.

Alycea was early to the digital game by partnering with Mobile Mind, Inc. to launch a cell phone version of Portable Pilates™. This go-anywhere mini-workout, was designed to broaden Pilates accessibility. 15 Minute Everyday Pilates has also been converted into a series of Vooks (video books) that are available for iPhones and iPads as well as the Amazon Kindle and the Android platform. The New York Times has hailed these Pilates Apps as the best on the market. She also created the “15 Minute Everyday Pilates” DVD and the patented Real Alignment Mat for the home exerciser.

In addition to her Pilates expertise, Alycea is a licensed physical therapist having graduated from New York University’s prestigious program. She is also a certified Perinatal specialist making her uniquely qualified to work with all levels of disability and with clients during any phase of their pregnancy. When she is not traveling, Alycea spends her days working with students and teachers and growing the Pilates industry.
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Alycea Ungaro is a pioneer of the Pilates method, and the author of bestselling titles including Pilates: Body in Motion, 1st edition, The Pilates Promise, and The Pilates Practice Companion. In addition to serving on the advisory board of Fitness Magazine, Ungaro also travels widely as a guest teacher hosting retreats at world-famous location such as Amangani in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. She has trained celebrities including Madonna, Uma Thurman, Kyra Sedgewick, Claire Danes, and Molly Sims.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00IPT0GWU
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 27, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 35.0 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
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Alycea Ungaro

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Real Pilates owner, published authority on fitness and wellness and a pioneer of the Pilates method, Alycea Ungaro brought some of the very first mat Pilates classes to New York City. Her signature work and expert products have been growing and shaping the industry for decades.

Alycea expanded her popular Pilates classes into a fitness media empire. Her first multimedia project was the innovative Portable Pilates™, an easy-to-use at-home mat workout. Best selling titles followed including; Pilates: Body in Motion, published in 2002, The Pilates Promise published in 2004, and The Pilates Practice Companion, Alycea’s most comprehensive book yet, released in bookstores in January 2011. In addition to serving on the advisory board of Fitness Magazine, Alycea also travels widely as a guest teacher hosting retreats at world-famous locations such as Amangani in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. She has trained scores of celebrities including Madonna, Uma Thurman, Kyra Sedgwick, Claire Danes, and Molly Sims. Together with long-time client Christy Turlington, Alycea collaborated on a “Pilates Booty” for Puma. The booty was aptly named “The Alycea.”

Alycea was early to the digital game by partnering with Mobile Mind, Inc. to launch a cell phone version of Portable Pilates™. This go-anywhere mini-workout, was designed to broaden Pilates accessibility. Her 15 Minute Everyday Pilates book and DVD has also been converted into a series of Vooks (video books) that are available for iPhones and iPads as well as the Amazon Kindle and the Android platform. The New York Times has hailed these Pilates Apps as the best on the market. She also created the patented Real Alignment Mat for the home exerciser. In 2012 Alycea launched the now popular SpringTone® class in her New York studios. SpringTone® is now licensed internationally to studios and trainers. 2013 saw the launch of Synthesis, Alycea’s Mentor Project which was designed to merge Pilates technique and business strategies into a unique learning platform for an exclusive group of studio owners. The Synthesis Mentor program runs annually. The largest addition to the Real Pilates roster of offerings is the comprehensive teacher training program where Alycea and her stellar team are grooming the next generation of Pilates teachers. The RPTT program is conducted worldwide with host studios in countries across the globe. When she isn’t training or teaching at one of the three New York City Real Pilates studios, she spends her time in NYC or upstate New York with her family.

In addition to her Pilates expertise, Ungaro is a licensed physical therapist having graduated from New York University’s prestigious program. She holds a Masters in Applied Clinical Nutrition as well as a certification in Peri-natal exercise. Her qualifications make her uniquely qualified to work with all levels of disability and with clients during any phase of their pregnancy.

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Customers find this Pilates book excellent for beginners, with well-explained exercises that are easy to follow during practice. The book is well-illustrated with clear photographs, and customers appreciate its effectiveness in improving core strength and posture. They like the movement content, with one customer noting the helpful transition between moves, and find the material in good condition.

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39 customers mention "Explanations"39 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's explanations wonderful and easy to follow at a glance during practice. One customer notes that the captions make learning the basics very easy, while another mentions that the routine sequences are well laid out.

"...DVD really helps to clarify some nuances that I couldn't get clearly from the book and it really helps you to reinforce the posture and flow of each..." Read more

"...Pilates: body in motion" has not only good explanations besides each exercise, but also many photographs that allow the reader to understand how to..." Read more

"...for a beginning student of Pilates, as it is the clearest and most concise guide out there, I'm sure...although, I am still purchasing Brooke Siler..." Read more

"...The exercises are given step by step with notes, as well as a series of photos showing the entire progression of the exercise...." Read more

33 customers mention "Introduction"33 positive0 negative

Customers find this Pilates book excellent for beginners, helping them learn to flow through routines and improve their practice.

"...This book contains very good introduction on the fundamentals and the exercises are grouped in stages for - Beginner, Intermediate (I an here now)..." Read more

"...What is more, it also gives each person the opportunity to advance at his own pace, something we are not always able to do in a class...." Read more

"...suggested by many other readers when I was seeking a good instructional book on Pilates...." Read more

"...I would definitely suggest this as a good resource on Pilates." Read more

32 customers mention "Visual content"32 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the visual content of the book, noting that the photographs are clear and well-illustrated, with helpful descriptions accompanying them. One customer specifically mentions that the pictures effectively depict each important movement.

"...There is also a photo summary list for each level of workout (which you can use a quick visual guide while doing the exercise).It also calls out..." Read more

"...Alycea Ungaro's manual is well-written, with high-quality color photographs of models executing each exercise in perfect form..." Read more

"...Body in Motion is better for learning the exercises because the photos are better and they show the whole sequence...." Read more

"...The photos are clear and understandable and I also appreciated the breathing instructions, the Cautions..." Read more

12 customers mention "Effectiveness"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book effective, particularly noting improvements in core strength and posture.

"...These workouts can be done pretty quickly and provides good posture and high energy level. I highly recommend both this book and the DVD." Read more

"...That helps the reader to save time, due to the fact that he can find the exercises that correspond to his level quite quickly...." Read more

"...Pilates over the past month, and am already seeing results in my core strength and posture...." Read more

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8 customers mention "Movement"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the movement content of the book, with one customer highlighting the clear explanations of Pilates exercises and another noting the smooth transitions between them.

"...The explainations and illustrations make the moves easy to understand and do properly...." Read more

"This is a well-illustrated, well-written book that explains the Pilates method and the origin of Palates...." Read more

"...I also really like the suggested order and transition between moves." Read more

"Very good explanation of the Pilates moves. I find the pictures very useful. I use it as a reference often." Read more

5 customers mention "Material quality"5 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the material quality of the book, noting that it arrives in good condition and is well put together, with one customer mentioning its thoroughness.

"I received my copy quickly and in good condition, except it was originally (accidentally, I imagine) delivered to my neighbor instead...." Read more

"...is on doing each exercise as perfectly to form as possible and becoming strong and controlled; not on doing more, faster, or how skinny you're..." Read more

"I received the book so quick and in a great condition. I definitely recommend this shop for your book needs. Keep up good work ! Thanks" Read more

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  • RamkumarV
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Pilates Guide
    Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2010
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    Based on review in amazon and on the web (and after checking it out in my local library), I bought this book along with "Classical Pilates Technique - The Complete Mat Workout Series English & Spanish (Modified Basic / Basic / Intermediate / Advanced / Super Advanced) DVD.

    I am extremely happy with these 2 purchases. These two items complement each other very well.

    This book contains very good introduction on the fundamentals and the exercises are grouped in stages for - Beginner, Intermediate (I an here now) and Advanced workouts.

    The book has excellent step-by-step instruction (with photos for each step). There is also a photo summary list for each level of workout (which you can use a quick visual guide while doing the exercise).It also calls out common mistakes and has a step-by-step photo summary of each exercise at the bottom (along with instruction on when to breathe-in and out - very useful!).

    The DVD is useful to visually see the exercises being performed - but, is not really good to do it along (but, this is really not an issue - bcos you really want to do the exercise in at phase that is comfortable for you). DVD really helps to clarify some nuances that I couldn't get clearly from the book and it really helps you to reinforce the posture and flow of each exercise and transition from one exercise to another. Also, looking at the people perform the exercise and the body they have is really inspiring. The workout sequences match almost 99% between the book and the DVD.

    Also, I started on Pilates thru this DVD/book (though I had some experience with Yoga before), I am very happy with the workout (and able to see good results). These workouts can be done pretty quickly and provides good posture and high energy level.

    I highly recommend both this book and the DVD.
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  • Bel
    5.0 out of 5 stars "Look better, perform better, and, above all, feel better"
    Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2006
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    I am relatively new to Pilates. Thankfully, I had beginner's luck, due to the fact that Ungaro's "Pilates: body in motion" was one of the first two books I bought regarding Pilates. The other was not too good, but this one more than makes up for it.

    In my opinion, Alycea Ungaro should be praised for writing such an useful and clear book. In the introduction, Ungaro says that "Life wreaks havoc on our bodies", due to the fact that "Our routines and habits cause us to consistently overuse specific muscles", but that Pilates can be an antidote to that. She points out that Pilates is "not a mystical cure-all", and that it is not supposed to replace other forms of exercise but rather complement them, in order to help you to "look better, perform better, and, above all, feel better".

    "Pilates: body in motion" has not only good explanations besides each exercise, but also many photographs that allow the reader to understand how to perform each one correctly, and what to do to avoid the more common mistakes.

    I think it is also worthwhile to highlight that this book is neatly divided into chapters, one for each program (introductory, beginner's, intermediate, advanced), and one as introduction. That helps the reader to save time, due to the fact that he can find the exercises that correspond to his level quite quickly. What is more, it also gives each person the opportunity to advance at his own pace, something we are not always able to do in a class.

    On in all, I think that this is an excellent book, and I strongly recommend it to anybody who practices Pilates, or would like to practice it. You won't be disappointed :)

    Belen Alcat
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  • Obama-Mama
    5.0 out of 5 stars A high-quality instruction manual...
    Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2010
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    I have recently started out with practicing Pilates, thinking that as a dancer it would help with my strength and form (and I also have a weak back and degenerative disk disease, which means that I had to stop pounding myself on the pavement with running). This manual was suggested by many other readers when I was seeking a good instructional book on Pilates. I had already purchased Michelle Dozois' "Pilates for Dummies" DVD, which was my very first introduction to Pilates, and I got through the basics and some of the intermediate moves okay, so I figured it was time to graduate to a more detailed instructional resource. Alycea Ungaro's manual is well-written, with high-quality color photographs of models executing each exercise in perfect form (something I still have yet to work on with the advanced moves). I am already doing the advanced routine (albeit not in full extension for some of the moves, as they are very challenging and require much longer conditioning), but I push myself to struggle through it until I can achieve each exercise with just as perfect form. I've substituted my original treadmill climbing and weights workout for Pilates over the past month, and am already seeing results in my core strength and posture. My back felt strained after the initial introductory workouts to Pilates, but I'm getting stronger and feeling less of that strain after each workout. Overall, I would strongly recommend this manual for a beginning student of Pilates, as it is the clearest and most concise guide out there, I'm sure...although, I am still purchasing Brooke Siler's 2 manuals just for comparison and to see if any new challenging exercises are offered in her books.
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  • Maitri Gala
    4.0 out of 5 stars it's an amazing book.
    Reviewed in India on December 18, 2017
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    Fitness wise, it's an amazing book... but even the beginners part I feel would be too much efforts than possible for the body of a beginner to take
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  • K. Moosa
    5.0 out of 5 stars one of the best books
    Reviewed in Germany on November 14, 2014
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    One of the best books on pilates. With all the most important lessons in a clearly structured manner and with pictures to each exercise. It has 3 sections: beginner, intermediate and advanced, so everybody can start immediately and move on step by step.
    A great help for all who really like the pilates programm and want to follow it up at home or as an instructor.
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  • paula
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
    Reviewed in Spain on July 5, 2015
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    Lo compre porque queria tener el original. Una forma estupenda y segura de aprender a hacer pilates. Lo recomiendo a cualquiera que quiera aprender de verdad.
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  • GL
    5.0 out of 5 stars Base des pilates
    Reviewed in Canada on March 16, 2023
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    Le livre explique bien la base de l'entrainement pilates.
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  • Wanderer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 13, 2017
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    I'm a 36 year old male who is fairly healthy but neglected core work in his 20s in favour of building the guns and pecs. As a result, my mobility has suffered, paired with sitting at a desk all day, has lead to me experiencing quite a lot of back pain/issues for years.

    Just started Pilates after concluding that a look of my back pain was as a result of weak core and poor posture. I decided to give this a go before more drastic measures. So far, so good. A couple of weeks ago, I was struggling to get out of bed. I now find that my 'powerhouse' is engaging for this activity and the tightness from before is no longer there. TBH, I'd recommend everyone gives it a go. My wife, who is the mother of our three children, will be using it with me soon! :)

    As far as the effectiveness of the book is concerned, I'm glad I chose this one. Illustrations are excellent and supported with excellent instructions. I also like the structure of the book which builds upon foundational principles. The user who finishes the book will be working on an 'advanced' routine but by that stage, I expect they will be very strong indeed. I'm still on the intro and am happy to remain there until I master and move to the next stage.
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