{"product_id":"the-pilates-effect-heroes-behind-the-revolution-hardback-9781684350964","title":"The Pilates Effect; Heroes Behind the Revolution (Hardback) 9781684350964","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Pilates Effect\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eHeroes Behind the Revolution\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eSarah W. Holmes (Author), Stacey Redfield (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781684350964\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 1 September 2019\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e168 pages, 50 b\u0026amp;w illus.\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 14 x 1.8 cm, 0.408 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith over 9 million Americans practicing Pilates, the popular core exercise system is taking the world by storm. While many find the system helps to strengthen the core, improve posture, and recover from or prevent injuries and pain, Pilates has been clouded in controversy since the beginning. Its origin story is one of greed, ego, celebrities, and lies, with heated legal controversy that threatened the industry.\u003cbr\u003e In \u003ci\u003eThe Pilates Effect\u003c\/i\u003e, Stacey Redfield and Sarah Holmes reveal the hidden history of Pilates. From humble beginnings, Joseph Pilates founded the groundbreaking regimen in New York City and worked closely with his partner Clara to rehabilitate and renew dancers who had been injured or were aging. Although Joseph's core strengthening regime was touted as \"fifty years ahead of [its] time,\" finance and health issues plagued Joe and Clara's business. A small and devoted group of followers, including Carola Trier, would fight to spread the practice that they felt gave them a second chance at life and rehabilitated their bodies and souls.\u003cbr\u003e A fascinating and inspiring story of fitness in America, \u003ci\u003eThe Pilates Effect\u003c\/i\u003e showcases the people and events that formed an iconic industry. Redfield and Holmes offer inspiration and practical advice for how Pilates can offer change for everyday people regardless of gender, ethnicity, or background.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Foreword \u003c\/i\u003eBy Kevin Bowen\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Epigraph\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgements\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e List of Captions\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Preface\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eWhat is the Pilates Effect?\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Chapter One: 939 Eighth Avenue\u003cbr\u003e Chapter Two: Eve Gentry: \"I Took Off My Tutu and Ballet Shoes and Burned Them\"\u003cbr\u003e Chapter Three: Romana Kryzanowska: The Legacy of a Fantasy\u003cbr\u003e Chapter Four: Carola Trier: \"Pass the Bread and Roquefort Cheese\"\u003cbr\u003e Chapter Five: Kathy Grant: \"Ladies, Line Up...It's Showtime!\"\u003cbr\u003e Chapter Six: Ron Fletcher: \"By the Grace of God and a Toothpick\"\u003cbr\u003e Chapter Seven: Cease and Desist \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Epilogue\u003c\/i\u003e: Your Body Will Last a Lifetime\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Index\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Red Lightning Books","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52633809486104,"sku":"9781684350964","price":47.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-pilates-effect-heroes-behind-the-revolution-hardback-9781684350964","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}