Everyday Pilates Deck: 50 Exercises for Fitness and Mind-Body Connection

A take-anywhere exercise card deck that has everything you need to cultivate a lifelong Pilates practice.

Pilates is renowned for its incredible capacity to empower us to move fully and joyfully as we age, and to heal us, physically and spiritually. In this illustrated, easy-to-use deck, Certified Pilates teacher Jennifer Bishop opens the door for anyone to create a practice tailored to their unique needs, without the need for expensive classes, long commutes, or fancy equipment.

Within the handy, portable box are 50 cards showcasing a range of Pilates exercises, each with a different emphasis, and 5 cards outlining comprehensive programs to follow:

• Lower Back Care
• Active Agers
• Desk Detox
• Core to Legs
• Full-Body Pilates

For each of these categories, the deck includes both a full program ranging from 30 minutes to an hour as well as an express program that can be completed in 10-20 minutes. Also included is a booklet with tips and tricks for setting up your Pilates space, a list of common Pilates terms, warm-up and cooldown suggestions, and more. With modifications to level any exercise up or down, this deck suits a range of needs and fitness levels, making it an outstanding starting point for beginners and a reliable resource for experienced practitioners.

EXPERT AUTHOR: Jennifer Bishop is the founder of Pilates on Page, or POP!, which she's owned and operated for more than twenty years. With a background in professional dance and years of education in Kinesiology, Pilates, and Anatomy, her approach is focused on rehabilitation and following the teachings of Joseph Pilates to the letter.

PRACTICAL & EMPOWERING GIFT: Enhanced with beautiful illustrations and housed in a deluxe box, this deck makes a wonderful gift or stocking stuffer for any Pilates fan, perfect for displaying in a home exercise space.

PORTABLE FITNESS: Requiring minimal to zero equipment and little space, this deck is great for taking with you anywhere--to the office, on the road, or extended travel--and performing these sequences in the comfort of a private workspace or hotel room.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS: The exercises included in this deck are designed to improve mobility, flexibility, strength, emotional well-being, mind-body connection, and more.

Perfect for:

• Pilates and yoga practitioners, both novice and experienced
• Fans of Pilates-inspired workout classes looking to bring their practice into the home
• Wellness enthusiasts
• Gift-giving to women or men of all ages and fitness levels