This title explains the popular age-defying body maintenance system of Pilates and presents a programme that should help you to look and feel toned, flexible and full of life. It contains soft exercises that combine low-impact but high-energy movements with realignment of your posture to build flexibility, stamina and strength. The exercises are designed to work for people of all ages and at all levels of fitness. The book also explains how Pilates can help to: maintain flexible and pain-free joints; tone and lengthen muscles; develop supple, graceful movement; and improve bone density for real long-term health benefits.