Pilates Plus is a Unique Combination of Yoga, Dance, and Pilates

A revolutionary new workout... Pilates Plus' Method is a fresh new combination of Eastern yoga principles, Pilates, dance techniques, and strength training.

This unique program starts from and focuses on the abdominals-creating core strength-and in one hour gives you a total body workout from head to toe.

Kries' years of teaching and dancing, as well as her wildly popular video series, have helped her develop a cohesive program that is unlike any workout on the market.

Both accessible and rigorous, Jennifer Kries' Pilates Plus Method will give you the body you want in the easiest way possible, including: Flat, firm abs with no strenuous sit-ups or crunches... Defined buns with no lunges, squats, or machines... Lean, sculpted legs and thighs with no high impact aerobics... Toned and trimmed arms without heavy weights or boring repetitions... And more!

Yes the secret to the world's most beautiful bodies is out, and it's Jennifer Kries' Pilates Plus Method... In just one hour a week, Kries brings her readers hard bodies, calm minds, and complete fitness.

Customer Review: The Definitive Pilates Guide by America's Pilates Expert

"The Method relies on your brain as much as your body; it is a thoughtful and introspective approach to working out." ~Jennifer Kries... After discovering Jennifer Kries' workouts you might want to delve into her new book focusing on fitness for the goddess that you are... Not only will you finally meet Jennifer Kries through reading about her fascinating life, you start to gain a deeper understanding of the Pilates principles... Jennifer also explores the world of Eastern yoga and dance techniques.

What is especially exciting about "Pilates Plus Method" is the abundance of inspirational quotes... There are William James quotes you will want to remember and post in your workout room... These are quotes worth collecting, although Jennifer's writing style is the highlight of her book... She is precise and disciplined, all while showing care and giving you the support and encouragement you need during each exercise... I am truly impressed with her writing! Up until now she has been a mysterious goddess to me and to read about her life has made me realize what an amazing instructor she truly is.

This book is very useful while working out... You might want a more detailed explanation for "Single-Bent-Leg Teaser" and you can quickly look up any of the poses/exercises in the index... Of course, Jennifer is featured throughout the book and her well-toned beautiful body is a true inspiration to me... I see her picture and have to get to my workout, pronto... You will find pictures of all the exercises and enjoy detailed instructions, the "Insight" sections lead you deeper into an understanding of the pose/exercise and I enjoyed reading about the inspiration for the "seal" exercise.

Jennifer is excited about her fitness discoveries and Pilates truly is an exciting workout because you start to see results in record time... She also explains the basics of dance and includes the most healing yoga poses... There are pictures with the names of muscles clearly marked, this is extremely helpful when using the videos so you can focus your efforts on specific muscle groups... Through reading this book, you will in fact be gaining an understanding of how exercise heals your entire body.

Her book is divided into 7 main areas: The Birth of Jennifer Kries' Method Workout... The Magic Triangle: Pilates, Yoga, and Dance... The Nine Essential Elements... Dipping Your Food in the Pool: Pre-exercises... The Method Workout... "On The Fly": Sports Specifics and Time-Savers - lists of specific exercises to improve sports performance. (Skiing, Skating, Cycling, Running, Walking, etc)... Taking It With You: The Method For Life.

If you are looking for great results you simply must try three workouts: Jennifer Kries' Pilates Method - Perfect Mix, Precision Pilates and 3 Dimensional Toning... One of the main benefits of these Pilates-based workouts is that you suddenly have improved posture, you walk differently, you feel sexier and basically you watch your body take on a new shape... No matter where you are today, you can improve your body with Jennifer Kries' insight and instruction.

If you are interested in a personal consultation, you send a completed form on page 271 to Jennifer... In a few months, I might send in a form myself! In order to fill out this form you might want to start keeping track of all your exercise habits.

Jennifer Kries is a native New Yorker, dancer, Master Instructor, orator and choreographer... She also studied with three of Joseph Pilates original disciples, Eve Gentry, Romana Kryzanowska, and Ron Fletcher... She is the artistic director and founder of Contemporary Dance Theatre New York and the Founder of the Balanced Body Center at New York's World Gym... She has a talent for creating challenging and interesting workouts and her personality makes her book so enjoyable to read... This book is quite essential when writing about any Pilates subject and I'd highly recommend this book to anyone who writes about fitness.

I see this book as a compliment to all of Jennifer Kries' workout DVDs/Videos... However, for teachers and anyone who wants to develop a customized routine, I can't think of a more definitive Pilates guide... If you are new to Pilates, this book is essential reading. More Information