Böcker av Peggy Brill

Introducing the fitness program designed by a physical therapist exclusively for women — proven to increase strength, tone muscles and reduce aches and pains in just 15 minutes a day!Few women realize that most popular fitness regimens are designed for men. Yet women have their own unique fitness needs — and using a program developed with men’s bodies in mind is not only ineffective, but can actually result in injury.Renowned physical therapist Peggy Brill has devoted her life to developing an exercise program specifically for women. Based on her understanding of movement dynamics and body structure, these exercises focus on developing and balancing the muscles in the anatomical center of the body — the core — which includes the back, hip and abdominal muscles.Peggy’s remarkable head-to-toe workout targets the “hot spot” areas — neck, back, pelvis, hips, knees — that cause problems for even the healthiest women. In just 15 minutes a day, The Core Program’s easy-to-learn exercises will help women:• Strengthen their bodies to achieve balance and alignment• Eliminate everyday aches and pains• Prevent bone loss• Protect against osteoarthritis• Improve sleep, digestion and circulation• Enjoy better sex• Feel energized all day long• Overcome the effects of agingWith inspirational case histories, detailed photographs illustrating each exercise and self-tests for rating balance, flexibility and strength, The Core Program is an owner’s manual for the naturally strong, healthy body every woman should have.

A renowned physical therapist helps you get rid of your pain in just 10 seconds.In this one-of-a-kind book, Peggy Brill, acclaimed author of The Core Program, shows you how to find relief from chronic and everyday aches and pains as well as all those stress-related pains that can attack so suddenly—whether you're at work, in a car or a plane, at home with your kids, recovering from surgery, or relaxing in bed. Instant Relief provides 100 clearly illustrated, easy-to-do 10-second exercises that provide immediate therapy for every part of your body—from your head to your toes.• Does your upper body ache after hours of hunching over a report due by the end of the day? Try doing the Brill Chicken. For extra relief,there's the Dead Brill Chicken.• Desperate to get rid of that tension headache? Try the Tongue Press, the Ear Tug, the Cheek Release, or the Scalp Glide.• Is your lower back killing you? Do the Pelvic Rock or the Pelvic Clock.• Feel those calves cramping up again? Do the Ankle Pump.• Need something to relieve your aching feet? Try the Foot Dome, the Toe Lift, or a simple self-massage.• Does your knee hurt when you walk downstairs? Do the Squeeze and Step.

The Core Programme has been specifically evolved for women, unlike other fitness regimes designed for the male physique which may even damage women. Each exercise is illustrated with detailed photographs and reader self-tests throughout help women identify their own core needs and track improvement.