Practical, effective workout
I've faithfully followed the programs outlined in this book for a year and a half now, much longer than I've ever maintained any other kind of home workout. This book was very well organized, and the instructions and visualization suggestions made it easy for me to teach myself. Helps my low back pain and general muscle tone. The Pilates workout isn't everything one needs for fitness - you still need something anaerobic, like walking, and may want to do something for your upper body as well. But as a daily routine, Pilates seems ideal.