Posted: April 5, 2007

Multisport: Pilates for the Outdoor Athlete Sets a New Standard in Crosstraining

New book by Pilates expert and rock climber Lauri Stricker will keep athletes balanced, nimble, and injury-free as they pursue a wide range of outdoor passions Denver, CO (1/17/2007)—Boasting more than 10 million American practitioners, the Pilates Method of Conditioning has become a popular path to strength and flexibility. Over the past 60 years, athletes have discovered that Pilates provides a superior training edge. Now outdoor athletes can harness these core strengthening and crosstraining benefits with Pilates for the Outdoor Athlete. Lauri Stricker has combined her love of Pilates, rock climbing, and snowboarding to pen a user-friendly guide to boost outdoor performance and prevent injury. This appealing, full-color book includes images of key poses, tips, and training techniques for all levels, from beginner to expert. Following Stricker’s simple 15-minutes-a-day program, athletes of all abilities will be able to perform at the top of their game. Includes detailed chapters on: • Climbing • Biking • Hiking/Snowshoeing • Running • Skiing/Snowboarding • Multisport “A must for anyone looking to gain that extra edge in outdoor sports.” —Eugene Buchanan, publishers and editor-in-chief of Paddling Life magazine About the Author Lauri Stricker is a certified, classically trained Pilates instructor and a member of the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA). After years as a marketing professional, she left her career, studied Pilates with several master teachers, and founded Evergreen Pilates and Blue Sky Pilates. Her mission is to maintain the integrity and excellence of Joseph Pilates’ Method and to facilitate greater health and well-being in her clients, many of whom are outdoor athletes. Stricker is an avid rock climber and lives in Evergreen, Colorado. About Fulcrum Publishing Founded in 1984, Fulcrum Publishing is one of the largest independent publishers in the country, with more than 450 active titles. The company maintains a high standard of quality and pride in its books, with the objective of encouraging readers to live life to the fullest and learn something new each day. Fulcrum Publishing specializes in general-interest nonfiction titles with focuses in public policy, education, Native American culture and history, travel and outdoor recreation, environmentalism, and gardening. Fulcrum is headquartered in Golden, Colorado. For more information on Pilates for the Outdoor Athlete please visit www.fulcrumbooks.com. Pilates for the Outdoor Athlete Pub date: March 2007 PB • $27.95 ISBN 978-1-55591-591-9 256 pages 7¼ X 9¼ HEALTH & FITNESS/Exercise Buy the book from Amazon.