Science of Pilates: Understand the Anatomy and Physiology to Perfect Your Practice (The Science of Fitness)

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.

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!

I own The Science of Stretch, Yoga, Strength Training and Pilates. I like to understand how the body responds to different forms of exercise. The books are informative and well thought out. I was expecting this book to also cover Reformer, Rings, Balls, Straps, etc., however, it only covers exercises without any of these tools. That was disappointing. Especially since Pilates Clubs are popping up everywhere, I would think it would include this info as Pilates is gaining popularity in the fitness/wellness field. In fact, that is specifically why I purchased it. I wanted a better understand of how using those tools impacts our bodies because I'm considering adding Pilates to my life (people really seem to love how it makes them feel!). For this reason, I'm 50/50 on returning it right now. In some areas they've chosen a very fine point which is difficult to read unless you're in very bright light and have excellent eyesight. So I deducted a star for readability. If you're interested in learning more about "mat" Pilates, this would be a great read!

It’s a great book for anyone that loves Pilates. I’m a Pilates instructor and got this book before my training manual and it’s a great source that I use while training

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

Amazing for instructors and clients! Excellent way of explaining every move and what muscle should be working. Highly recommend