Lynne Robinson Books

This text presents a whole new range of exercises to get you fit and keep you supple, as well as safely working to remedy your body's problems.

Lynne Robinson has brought Joseph Pilates' teaching to modern exercisers in eight previous books. Now, with respected yoga teacher Howard Napper, she aims to bring together two of the most effective holistic exercise movements to inspire one another.

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An accessible guide to Pilates, with effective 10-minute workouts to intersperse throughout your day.

A manual for the layperson, which introduces Dr Joseph Pilates' exercise regimen for improving the tone and alignment of the body. 40 exercises with programmed combinations are detailed with photographs and muscle or joint explanations.

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 is a guide to using the Body Control Pilates method for a safe and effective workout at the gym. This book shows how to use your body correctly, how to use your muscles for toning and how balanced workouts will re-educate your body's alignment for an impact on your physique.

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Parents everywhere are deeply concerned about the education of their children, especially now, when education has become a minefield of politics and controversy. One of the world's most influential educators, Robinson has had countless conversations with parents about the dilemmas they face. As a parent, what should you look for in your children's education? How can you tell if their school is right for them and what can you do if it isn't? In this important new book, he offers clear principles and practical advice on how to support your child through the education system, or outside it if you choose to homeschool or un-school. Dispelling many myths and tackling critical schooling options and controversies, You, Your Child, and School is a key book for parents to learn about the kind of education their children really need and what they can do to make sure they get it.

Exercise is critical to a healthy pregnancy and delivery—but it can be hard to find an exercise regime that it tailored to your changing body and safe for you and baby. Pilates for Pregnancy will keep you fit, toned, and flexible and improve posture and joint strength—which is incredibly important as your baby grows. Offering exercises based on every stage of pregnancy, this special regimen will train and strengthen your muscles, helping to avoid the aches, pains, and complications that typically come with pregnancy and childbirth. Based on the latest medical guidelines, you can be assured that this is the safest, most effective, and most enjoyable exercise method for attaining a healthy and happy pregnancy.

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Written by a leading specialist, this book outlines the fundamental Eight Principles of the Pilates method for fitness, health and wellbeing. It does so via a series of balanced programmes (beginner, intermediate and adavnced).

Pregnancy should be a wonderful, enriching experience, but it's natural to have concerns about the ways it affects your body, moods and diet. This book enables you to forget those worries and focus on enjoying the experience. For those planning to conceive, a programme to strengthen the pelvic floor and deep abdominals combined with a prenatal diet plan puts you in great shape to cope with the next nine months. In the first trimester, advice focuses on coping with morning sickness and relaxation. In the second trimester, exercise can be introduced, and the book explores how your body adapts to the baby's demands and gives tips on boosting your energy. Exercises for the third trimester help you overcome discomfort and prepare for birth. Get back into shape with postnatal exercise (including very gentle exercise after caesarean deliveries) and follow the tips to aid breastfeeding. Body Control Pilates, with its emphasis on core stability and safety, is ideally suited to make the most of this special time.

This is the bestselling Body Control Pilates system plus a vibrant balanced diet in a 28-day plan for lasting weight control. "Pilates Plus Diet" contains over fifteen brand new exercises and incorporates the latest cooking trends. The nutritious recipes are packed with fresh ingredients and are devised to retain your interest with their bright colours and enticing flavours. All you have to do is follow the plan. There really is no excuse to change your habits with this positive and sustainable approach to exercise and eating! Taking you through the theories behind its healthy eating and fitness plan before taking you step-by-step through the programme, "Pilates Plus Diet" is written in the practical style that has become Lynne Robinson's hallmark. This diet also casts a critical eye over fads such as the cabbage soup, food combining and no-carb diets. Enjoy the rewards of a re-aligned body and a delicious diet - benefiting every area of your life. The 28 day programme will retrain your body, but with a regime this manageable and appealing the effects will endure to deliver you the radiant health and great shape you need for an active and enjoyable life.

The Ultimate Guide To Sculpting, Strengthening and Streamlining Your Body Shape Up with Pilates is an innovative regime of 20 targeted, step-by-step workouts, clearly explained and illustrated, and designed to give you a streamlined torso that will retain its natural curves. Organized into four-week programs of varying lengths it includes: - Seven 20-minute workouts per week - Five 30-minute workouts per week - Three 45-minute workouts per week Plus advice on which exercises to do for particular problem areas, such as the waistline and belly, buttocks, thighs, upper arms, or upper back; tips on how to incorporate exercise into your life; the benefits for mental health and well-being; and how to improve your diet. In just three months, Lynne promises you can change your shape and sculpt parts of your body you had long forgotten. You will feel the benefits within the first few weeks and others will soon start to notice the changes as you begin to look taller and slimmer. Within three months, you will both look and feel like a new person!

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Srdečné přání někomu jedinečnému. Řada malých knížeček „kolibřího“ formátu s barevnými ilustracemi nebo fotografiemi a s citáty nebo výroky, kterými můžete obdarovat své blízké – partnery, přátele nebo členy rodiny – při různých příležitostech. Výběr citátů Vám pomůže vyjádřit správná slova v pravý čas. Většina titulů vyšla již několikrát. 64 stran, pevná vazba, 70 x 90 mm, barevné ilustrace