Ron Fletcher dies at 90; opened West Coast's first Pilates studio
Los Angeles Times
“We revere him as an elder teacher,” a co-founder of the Pilates Method Alliance said of Ron Fletcher. (unknown / December 10, 2011) By Elaine Woo, Los Angeles Times Ron Fletcher, a former dancer and choreographer who helped popularize the Pilates …

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Fitness studio needs help getting into shape
Los Angeles Times
That was after she taught her morning Pilates classes and before her afternoon clients showed up. It was just another day in the busy schedule Belanger keeps at the Strong Body Studio, which she started in January 2010 in a small industrial park. …

A two-for-one workout: The world of fusion exercise classes is expanding
The Republic
(Don Bartletti/Los Angeles Times/MCT) LOS ANGELES — Most people wouldn't think of combining seemingly polar opposite pursuits such as Pilates and boxing. But the odd pairing makes perfect sense to one fitness instructor. Former dancer and certified …
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A two-for-one workout
Chicago Tribune
Trainers are combining boxing and Pilates, and barre work with boot camp, to spice things up. By Jeannine Stein, Los Angeles Times Most people wouldn't think of combining seemingly polar opposite pursuits such as Pilates and boxing. …

Good Form: Pilates ring adds intensity to workout
Los Angeles Times
Props like this Pilates ring can help spice up your workout by challenging muscles in new ways. To add intensity to your obliques (side abdominal muscles) and adductors (inner thigh muscles), try this new move. …

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Yoga and Pilates may help ease some symptoms of multiple sclerosis
Los Angeles Times
Some who have MS also report that they derive benefit from Pilates-type workouts for core strength and flexibility.” Becoming too hot is a concern for those with MS, she added: “If a person with MS becomes overheated, it may temporarily make their …

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Live chat: Get in shape for summer with fitness expert Denise Austin
Los Angeles Times
Austin can be seen on “The Balancing Act” on Lifetime Television and on a number of workout DVDs, including “Denise Austin: Quick Burn Cardio” and “Denise Austin: Shrink Your Fat Zones Pilates.” She is also the author of “Get Energy! …

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My Turn: The pup who saved my life
Los Angeles Times
I swore I would not gain the weight back, so I signed up for a Pilates class. For the first time in my life, I found an exercise that I loved. …

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New fitness DVDS for the older set
Los Angeles Times
Check out Pilates fusion teacher Tannis Kobrinsky's new release. Kobrinsky, 56, who has taught dance and Pilates for more than 40 years, may have gray hair …

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Getting fit at 50 and staying that way through the decades doable with workout …
Los Angeles Times
It can be really frustrating, mentally debilitating,” said Chris Freytag, a yoga and Pilates instructor and contributing fitness editor for Prevention …

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