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 Pilates teacher Viveca Jensen thought the mindful core-strengthening properties of Pilates would complement and counterbalance the quick cardio-heavy pace of noncontact boxing with …

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A two-for-one workout: The world of fusion exercise classes is expanding Sacramento Bee 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 Pilates teacher Viveca …

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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 … A two-for-one workout: The world of fusion exercise classes is expandingPhysOrg.com all 5 news articles »

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They learn strength from a hockey specialist, acrobatics from a freestyle ski instructor, ballet from a dancer and pilates from a specialized trainer

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Syncro swimmers get funding aligned Globe and Mail They learn strength from a hockey specialist, acrobatics from a freestyle ski instructor, ballet from a dancer and pilates from a specialized trainer. The season before the 2012 Olympics in London is the season designed to get Canada's synchronized … and more »

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The Power of Compassion Wall Street Journal She was a Pilates instructor, a hiker, a runner, a dancer and, for 30 years, a nonsmoker. In an effort to beat the cancer, she was willing to submit to just …

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