Rezensionen für das Pilates Arm Chair Manual

April 26, 2018 Reiner Grootenhuis

Unser Pilates Arm Chair Manual ist von der Fachwelt sehr positiv aufgenommen worden

Ein Artikel im Pilates Style Magzine über das Arm Chair Manual, ein Artikel über den Arm Chair im bekannten Online Magazin Pilates Intel und die Empfehlung des Manuals durch die absolute Expertin für den Pilates Arm Chair, Mejo Wiggins.

Pilates Style Magazine Review für das Arm Chair Manual

Mittlerweile gibt es sowohl für die deutsche Version des Arm Chair Manuals, als auch für die englische Version, Rezensionen, die ich gerne mit Euch teilen möchte.

Hier die deutschen Rezensionen über das Arm Chair Manual

Hier die Rezensionen für die englische Version des Arm Chair Manuals

Reviewed by Elaine Ewing This manual was written by Reiner Grootenhuis and Dr. Ingo Barck. It starts out with an introduction to the Arm Chair and the Pilates principles. In the Arm Chair intro, Reiner mentions that the apparatus is one of the least used and owned pieces of equipment in studios today. He also points out that there is also less information available to teachers about how to teach on the arm chair compared to other pieces of equipment, from sources such as manuals and online videos. Reiner's book features 42 exercises on the arm chair, which consist of Joe's exercises, well known arm chair exercises either created by Romana or other teachers, both classical and contemporary. Before the exercise section of the manual, there are a number of pages of information on how to use the manual, how to set up for the exercises, goals for teaching on the arm chair, etc. He also quotes well known Pilates teachers about teaching and the exercises. This is a nice section to prep someone about teaching on the chair or to get teachers to think more about teaching on the chair. He also shows photos of arm chairs made by different manufacturers and the different types of handles they have. The next section features an overview of all the positions one can sit or kneel using the chair. I noticed it does not include any exercises done standing behind the chair, and no exercises using the Neck Stretcher with the chair. However there are quite a few creative sitting and kneeling positions that are very well explained. Moving on to the exercises section. Each exercise gets its own page with 3-4 nice sized photos of the stages of the movement. Listed for each exercise is: Set up of the exercise, Aim of the exercise, Execution, Common Mistakes, and Modifications or variations. Some of the exercises also show close ups of hand position and alternative perspective photos of the exercise from a different angle. It is clear that a lot of thought went into the making of this manual in a way that would be easy for someone to teach or do exercises from the book and to get many of the details correct, as well as answer any questions about the exercises that anyone may have previously had. The exercises first begin with the simplest to master, Boxing, Small Arm Circles, and Hug Sitting Back. Although there is of course no set order to arm chair exercises, it does make sense to start with the simplest and progress to the most complex. The exercises then progress to those involving spinal articulation and with the chair back moving. Continuing throughout the book are exercises done kneeling on the chair facing out, sitting on the chair facing in, kneeling on the chair facing in, and kneeling on the chair facing the side. Within these positions are also other positions, such as kneeling away or against the chair back, and kneeling to the side upright or against the chair back on a diagonal. Overall the book is simple and clear in a good way, to make for a nice guide book for someone new to the arm chair, or for a way for clients to remind themselves of how to do an exercise, or for new exercise ideas one may not have tried on the chair. It/s also a good book to own if you don’t have an arm chair, as it is informative as to many aspects about the chair and could be inspirational to someone to buy an arm chair. I always think its nice to support other teachers and their creative endeavors such as this book, so if you’re like me and like to support and also like to add unique books to your collection, this book will make a nice addition to your collection.

Facebook: The Pilates Book Review and Discussion Club / Reviewer Elaine Ewing (Rhinebeck Pilates)

Und hier schon fast ein Ritterschlag von der Pilates Arm Chair Expertin überhaupt, MeJo Wiggin:

Vielen Dank für die positiven Rückmeldungen! Freue mich sehr darüber. Motiviert mich wirklich an weiteren Manualen zu arbeiten.