Flatten your stomach, tone your thighs, and get rid of love handles-without doing crunches! Now you can enjoy the exercise many Hollywood celebrities swear by, as you too become trim and fit...with pilates!

A holistic exercise designed to condition body and mind, pilates helps strengthen core muscles, improve posture, reduce lower back pain, and increase flexibility for a strong, supple body. Complete with easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations, THE LITTLE PILATES BOOK is the perfect introduction to this dynamic mat-exercise program. Learn:

* The fundamentals of posture, alignment, and movement
* Effective exercises to strengthen, stretch, and tone abs, thighs, and butt
* How to increase strength and power without adding bulk
* Techniques to improve mind-body awareness
* Exercise variations and modifications for people of all ages and skill levels-from beginners to experienced athletes.