Forget About Crunches. Here's How to Protect Your Back. New York Times The Pilates plank exercise, which looks like the “up” part of a push-up, is excellent if you can do it. Lie face down, and raise your body into a benchlike posture, supporting it with your hands and toes and keeping your back flat. … and more »

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Pilates for pregnant women: what are the benefits? Live Pilates For pregnant women everywhere, Pilates classes are a great idea. When pregnant, exercising can be difficult, but Pilates will allow you to improve your strength and fitness, even at the later stages of the pregnancy. During pregnancy, the back and …

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A Wayzata woman was an easy convert to Pilates when she found that it relieved her back pain. With May 7 designated as National Pilates Day, we asked her to share her experience.

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Powering up with pilates Minneapolis Star Tribune A Wayzata woman was an easy convert to Pilates when she found that it relieved her back pain. With May 7 designated as National Pilates Day, we asked her to share her experience. Instructor and co-owner of the Pilates Studio in Wayzata, MN. …

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What's Up with Shoulders Down in Pilates Exercises? About.com: Health “Slide your shoulders into your back pockets”, “Shoulders away from ears”, “Press the shoulders down” (the worst), are cues we hear all the time in Pilates. But as a Pilates Forum member recently wrote, …

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Scott Styris shuffles off to pilates classes for rehab The Southland Times GET WELL SOON: A pilates group is part of Scott Styris' rehabilitation programme from his back injury. … Injured Styris eying comeback against IndiaThaindian.com all 16 news articles »

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Scott Styris shuffles off to pilates classes for rehab Stuff.co.nz GET WELL SOON: A pilates group is part of Scott Styris' rehabilitation programme from his back injury. … and more »

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Scott Styris shuffles off to pilates classes for rehab Stuff.co.nz GET WELL SOON: A pilates group is part of Scott Styris' rehabilitation programme from his back injury. … and more »

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Luke Walton's summer rehabilitation Gather.com In addition to working with Lakers strength coach, Chip Schaefer, Luke has also been doing pilates and yoga. He has been dividing his time between each … Luke Walton: Luke Walton hopeful that his back is OKRotoworld.com Luke Walton is not taken aback by his summer regimenLos Angeles Times (blog) all 5 news articles »

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Luke Walton is not taken aback by his summer regiment Los Angeles Times (blog) … with our strength coach with the Lakers [Chip Schaefer], a back specialist for some exercises, a Pilates teacher and a yoga teacher. … Luke Walton: Luke Walton hopeful that his back is OKRotoworld.com all 4 news articles »

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