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Books by
Matthew Carney.

Practical guides to Pilates and exercises for mobility, balance, and core strength.

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On the
bookshelf.

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What is Pilates? by Matthew Ryan Carney — book cover

AVAILABLE ON KINDLE

What is Pilates?

Explore the history, principles, and practice of Pilates, and understand the method behind the exercises.

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Forty Moves to Freedom by Matthew Ryan Carney — book cover

FORTY EXERCISES · FOR ADULTS OVER 40

Forty Moves to Freedom

The Essential Longevity Exercises to Unlock Your Body and Move Freely for Life.

For adults over 40 who exercise regularly but still feel stiff or less agile. Forty exercises with clear instructions and photographs cover mobility, balance, coordination, and core strength.

Build a regular movement practice alongside your existing workouts.

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Matthew demonstrating the Cat exercise in two positions on a teal mat, from Forty Moves to Freedom
Cat · From Forty Moves to Freedom

A LOOK INSIDE / FORTY MOVES TO FREEDOM

Inside the book:
the Cat exercise.

Each exercise includes photographs and instructions. This example shows the Cat exercise in two positions.

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These are some of the books and teaching manuals I’ve returned to throughout my career. They’ve shaped how I understand the body, teach movement, coach for success, and ultimately relate to others.

Twelve influential books and teaching manuals: Anatomy Trains; Muscles: Testing and Function; Movement Principles; Return to Life Through Contrology; Pain Free; Functional Training for Athletes at All Levels; Functional Training; The Art of Expressing the Human Body; Galloway’s Book on Running; Strength and How to Obtain It; Movement That Matters; and Comprehensive Matwork.
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