By Dornene Internicolat NEW YORK (Reuters) – From yoga with leaps and jumps to Pilates that packs a punch, fitness experts say the craze for short, intense workouts has resulted in some odd pairings. “My belief is to make the most of every second at the gym: get the workout done in the shortest time possible,” said Stephanie Lauren, a certified group fitness and yoga instructor. The New Jersey …

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Julia Roberts stays slim with home-cooked family meals and Pilates Examiner.com She's regarded as one of the most famous actresses in the world. But when it comes to her personal life, Julia Roberts focuses on the joys of being a mom. And that includes valuing the healthy diet benefits of home-cooked family meals eaten together …

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Mats, Straps and More: Gifts for the Pilates Lover 360Nobs.com Over 8.5 million people participate in Pilates every year, according to the most recent report from the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association. As reported by CNBC, this core-strengthening, limb-lengthening fitness trend skyrocketed in popularity by …

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For years, I've been plagued by tight hamstrings. No matter how often I stretch the backs of my thighs or how often I attend yoga, these bad boys are always sore they day after a tough workout and unforgiving in my first Standing Forward Fold of class. Source: POPSUGAR Studios Founder of the Pilates hybrid workout Burn SF, Lisa Corsello, reassures me that tight hamstrings are one of the most …

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Why Are My Hamstrings Always Tight?

For years, I've been plagued by tight hamstrings. No matter how often I stretch the backs of my thighs or how often I attend yoga, these bad boys are always sore they day after a tough workout and unforgiving in my first Standing Forward Fold of class. Source: POPSUGAR Studios Founder of the Pilates hybrid workout Burn SF, Lisa Corsello, reassures me that tight hamstrings are one of the most …

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Why Are My Hamstrings Always Tight?

The six biggest things you don't know about Pilates Live Pilates Pilates is one of the most popular forms of exercise around at the moment. Practiced by Hollywood celebrities, athletes and pregnant mums alike, it is the perfect exercise for toning and relaxation. When most of us think about Pilates, we think of …

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Pilates at the most challenging degree of difficulty for advanced Pilates students and instructors as well as aerobics enthusiasts. (PRWeb September 18, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/PilatesLessons/CardioPilates/prweb11118345.htm

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PilatesLessons.org Announces New Online Pilates Lessons Broadway World Pilates has been around for nearly 100 years. It is one of the most popular and effective fitness techniques. It is used by physical therapists and elite athletes all over the world. And it has a reputation for being difficult, time-consuming, and …

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Kelli Schaefer Steps through the Door The Portland Mercury (blog) There was only one winner from Portland: Studio Blue, which was christened the best studio for “Pilates powerhouses.” Naturally, I had to see what the hype is about, so click over for the rundown on one of the most diverse studio experiences ever …

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Kelli Schaefer Steps through the Door – The Portland Mercury (blog)

CoreFitnessByJana and Pilates In The Park has returned for the 2013 summer/fall season to the most beautiful exercise studio in New York, Central Park. Between June and mid-October, CoreFitnessByJana offers to the public several morning and evening Pilates Mat classes under the shady trees of Central Park. (PRWeb June 05, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases …

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CoreFitnessByJana Brings Pilates Back To New York City's Central Park