The Pilates Bible Fitness Book

The Pilates Bible: The most comprehensive and accessible guide to Pilates ever (Condition: BRAND NEW | Format: Paperback | ISBN: 9780857836700) is the ultimate Pilates book for anyone who wants a trusted, one-stop reference. Perfect for beginners discovering matwork, instructors consolidating their teaching, and experienced practitioners seeking safe progression, this Pilates guide blends evidence-based instruction with practical routines you can do with little or no equipment.

Written by Lynne Robinson, one of the world’s most respected Pilates teachers and founder of Body Control Pilates, this paperback edition draws on the latest medical research to update classic exercises and introduce new, functional movements. Lynne’s reputation as an international lecturer and bestselling author (including titles like Pilates for Life and Pilates for Pregnancy) brings both credibility and clarity—trusted by parents, performers, athletes, and studio professionals alike.

What’s inside this comprehensive Pilates book

The Pilates Bible is structured so you can progress confidently from Beginners through Intermediate to Advanced. Each section provides step-by-step instructions, clear variations, and safety guidance so readers can adapt workouts to their needs. Special chapters make this book stand out as a complete Pilates collection for modern life:

• Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced routines that let you progress at your own pace.
• Pilates for new mothers and children — gentle, effective programs that support recovery and development.
• Rehabilitation-focused sections for osteoarthritis, back pain, knee injuries and other common issues.
• Practical Pilates for the gym, workplace, performing arts and sport—showing how matwork transfers to everyday movement.

Why this Pilates guide is different

Unlike shorter how-to manuals, The Pilates Bible combines authoritative teaching with up-to-date research and a global teaching perspective. Lynne Robinson’s Body Control Pilates is seen as an international benchmark for safe, effective instruction; that experience informs every routine and modification in this paperback edition. Whether you’re rebuilding core strength after injury or fine-tuning performance for sport, this book provides safe progressions and professional insight rarely found in a single volume.

• Evidence-based instruction — exercises informed by current medical research.
• Minimal equipment required — most routines need only a mat, making it a great home workout book.
• Inclusive approach — tailored programs for different ages, conditions, and activity levels.
• Clear progression — from foundational skills to advanced technique.

Practical, authoritative and accessible, The Pilates Bible is an ideal gift for new parents, fitness enthusiasts, physical therapists, and teachers. Use it for bedtime study, classroom teaching, studio reference, or daily home practice—this paperback edition is a timeless keepsake that supports lifelong movement and wellbeing.