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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DVD Review: 10 Minute Solution Quick Sculpt Pilates FitSugar.com (blog) The video takes you through familiar Pilates mat work, but the addition of the ball makes this more of an intermediate or advanced workout. …

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