Paul Massey Livres

A comprehensive self-help manual focusing on the prevention and management of back pain using the proven Body Control Pilates method.A self-help manual focusing on back pain prevention and rehabilitation using the unique Pilates body conditioning system 3 in 5 of us will suffer from backache in our lives. In order to mitigate against the worst-case scenario, use Pilates to strengthen your back and also the supporting muscles so that it doesn't take all the strain. Pilates has a strong reputation in tackling back problems and many doctors, osteopaths and physiotherapists are already endorsing its unique quality to exercise deeply but gently and to rebalance the posture (many are opening Pilates centres in their surgeries). The Back Book is a one-stop reference guide, explaining how the back works, why backache occurs, the different types of back pain, when to seek professional help, lifestyle tips for prevention and exercises to promote flexibility and hold the correct posture. For those already suffering, a special remedial programme of exercises is designed to restore mobility. With brand new exercises and the expertise of Paul Massey, Chief Physiotherapist to Britain's Olympic Swimming team, leading Pilates practitioner Lynne Robinson can help you bypass or overcome this most common of agonies.

This book imparts the secrets of successful flower arranging to every reader, novice and expert alike. In "Jane Packer's Flower Course", celebrated florist Jane Packer covers the same ground as the highly regarded four-week career course taught in her flower school, putting her wealth of experience and her celebrated designs within the reach of every reader. This beautiful new book is divided into three sections. covering irresistible floral gifts, gorgeous arrangements of all shapes and sizes, and fabulous party and wedding flowers.

Millionen Menschen nutzen Pilates, um ihre körperliche und geistige Gesundheit zu verbessern. Dieses fundierte Standardwerk für Einsteiger, Trainer und Therapeuten zeigt, wie die 40 wichtigsten Pilates-Übungen auf den Körper wirken. Jede Übung wird von einer anatomischen Illustration begleitet. Eine ausführliche Beschreibung widmet sich der korrekten Ausführung und Atemtechnik sowie dem Ziel der Übung.