Book Review: Fantastic Feet

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Pilates. The Pilates Method (or simply Pilates) is a physical fitness system developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates. The program focuses on the core postural muscles which help keep the body balanced and which are essential to providing support for the spine. Aliesa George is the Official Guide toPilates. Fantastic Feet, by Aliesa George, is a valuable resource for people interested in Pilates and it is available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

If you have flat feet, weak ankles, notice uneven wear patterns on your shoes, tight calf muscles, limited mobility in the toes, feet, ankles, or have healthy feet and want to keep them feeling fine, this book can benefit you. We cramp our toes into tight shoes, pound the pavement daily, and expect our feet to support us without complaint. In fact we spend time exercising just about everything except our feet. This easy-to-use exercise manual will provide you with exercises, seated, standing, and laying down for healthy and happy feet. Simple to follow, great descriptions, lots of photos, this book is an excellent tool for developing an exercise program specifically to improve the subtle muscle imbalances that start at the feet and affect our posture and health.

Founder and President of Centerworks Pilates, Aliesa George is committed to helping people develop their belief in unlimited potential and positive change, by increasing awareness through mind, body, and movement. Aliesa has been sharing her experience and expertise for over 25 years as a Pilates teacher, presenter, author and wellness professional. She has written, and continues to write, many educational books and articles relating to Pilates, posture, movement, and whole-body health. Aliesa has a BFA in Dance from Texas Christian University. She is a PMA Gold-Certified Pilates Professional, ACE Certified Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Leader, and is certified by the International Institute of Chinese Medicine as a teacher of Bigu Qigong for weight-loss/weight management. Her personal mission: To inspire others to think, learn, and grow to achieve success for revelation and evolution into a healthier and happier life.