A story of cheers – and tears
Cincinnati.com
They include not only cheers, but also conditioning such as Zumba, yoga, Pilates, plyometrics and drills – all while wearing full makeup and fully styled hair. Ben-Gals who don't make weight have to stay after practice for “fat camp” – an extra …

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Marching bands compete
Statesman Journal
“We sleep on gym floors at high schools, practice 12 hours a day … they do a lot of conditioning with running and pilates,” said corps director Mike …