Stretch Out Strap® Pilates Essentials

Improve posture, flexibility, balance, body symmetry, core strength and stability with the 40+ exercises in this book. Sold separately or as a package, which includes The Original Stretch Out Strap®.

Price

$12.95-$20.95

About the Book

  • One copy of Stretch Out Strap Pilates Essentials, second edition
  • Second edition features revised exercise descriptions, enhanced instructions and more than 40 exercises with color photographs
  • One Original Stretch Out Strap: A 6'4" long woven stretching strap with multiple loops that permit deep, gradual stretching of major muscle groups

Author(s)

  • Angela Kneale, OTD, MA, OTR/L, NBC-HWC

Features and Benefits

Features

  • One durable, woven stretching strap that can be used to perform the Pilates exercises in the included book
  • One copy of the book Stretch Out Strap Pilates Essentials, written by Angela Kneale, OTD, MA, OTR/L, NBC-HWC
  • The book includes more than 40 exercises with color photographs and step-by-step instructions showing how to perform each exercise

Benefits

  • Perform exercises to help improve posture, flexibility, muscular balance, body symmetry, core strength and stability

Publication Details

  • ISBN-13: 978-1-942798-01-9
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Publisher: OPTP®
  • Pages: 56
  • Type: Softcover
  • Illustrated: Yes
  • Dimensions: 10"L x 7"W

Stretch Out Strap® Pilates Essentials Package

Using the Original Stretch Out Strap® during Pilates exercise and yoga sessions provides sensory feedback that helps develop better posture, flexibility, muscular balance and body symmetry, as well as core strength and shoulder stability. This book and Stretch Out Strap® package provide everything needed to lengthen and strengthen the body, challenge core stability, heighten body awareness and more. The book was written by occupational therapist and Pilates instructor Angela Kneale and includes more than 40 exercises.

The Original Stretch Out Strap®

This durable, woven stretching strap features multiple loops that permit deep, gradual stretching of major muscle groups.

Perform deep, solo stretching

Perform deep, solo stretching exercises with greater safety, control and effectiveness than is possible unaided.

More than 40 exercises

The book Stretch Out Strap Pilates Essentials features more than 40 exercises with color photographs and step-by-step instructions.

Improve posture, flexibility

Using the Stretch Out Strap® for Pilates exercise provides sensory feedback and helps improve posture, flexibility, muscular balance and body symmetry.

Stretch Out Strap® Pilates Essentials

This book details dynamic exercises that both lengthen and strengthen the body, while challenging core stability and control. Each exercise can be optimized using the Stretch Out Strap® to heighten body awareness and relieve stress, while focusing on deep breathing and quality, controlled movements.

This updated second edition features revised exercise descriptions, enhanced instructions and step-by-step instructions for more than 40 exercises with color photographs.

  • Abdominal Curls
  • The Hundred
  • Ankle Circles
  • Leg Snow Angels
  • Spine Twists
  • Swans
  • Side kicks
  • Mermaid
  • Push Ups
  • Lunge Series
  • And more

About the Author

Angela Kneale, OTD, MA, OTR/L, NBC-HWC

Angela specializes in the integration of movement, breathing, postural alignment, and relaxation techniques for optimal health and wellness. She is an integrative health coach, Franklin Method® educator, and has achieved full certification from Stott Pilates. She enjoys teaching and has incorporated Pilates into her Occupational Therapy practice for more than 25 years.

From the Back Cover

Incorporating the Stretch Out® Strap with Pilates exercise:

  • Targets your core strength and stability
  • Improves your posture and alignment
  • Heightens awareness of how your body feels and moves
  • Improves muscular balance and body symmetry
  • Increases your flexibility and strength
  • Decreases muscle stress and tension

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