Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Pilates Method written by Karon Karter and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2000-12-11 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book teaches the basics of the Pilates method of fitness, a whole body workout that strengthens the abs and back and straightens the posture. Practiced worldwide by dance companies, physical therapists, and health clubs, the method is especially good for pregnant women, for people who have special fitness needs because of chronic back pain, joint stress, or obesity, and for anyone wishing to prevent osteoporosis.