Men finding their place in Pilates classes
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
But the workout — a collection of slow, controlled moves on machines called Megaformers (think pilates on steroids) — made him a little apprehensive. “It's unlike any of the traditional workout programs I had tried in the past,” said Anthony, who has …

Inventor turns Pilates into a sweaty workout
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
A Megaformer, designed by fitness guru Sebastien Lagree to blend Pilates, cardio and strength training, in an undated handout photo. Lagree has built something of an empire by selling the exercise equipment, which blends Pilates, cardio and strength …

Blue Sage Pilates
Sarasota Herald-Tribune (blog)
Blue Sage Pilates offers private, and semi-private Pilates sessions. Utilizing a wide variety of equipment, including mat, Reformer, Chair, and the Cadillac, each session is designed to meet the needs and goals of individuals of all ages and abilities …

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Piloxing is a workout, but is it Pilates?
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Nieves-Greenstein has helped popularize the hybrid Pilates/boxing/dancing workout regimen, but many Pilates purists feel Piloxing is an insult to their more serious practice. (Karsten Moran/The New York Times). Welcome to Piloxing, an increasingly …

The Pilates Sanctuary of Englewood
Sarasota Herald-Tribune (blog)
Owner Terri Josephson, a personal fitness trainer, holds certifications through ACE, AFFA, Health Management Corp. and various Pilates training organizations. She has taught the Pilates method for 15 years. Classes include a variety of Pilates and yoga …

New product: Post-pregnancy pilates DVD
Sarasota Herald-Tribune (blog)
Many experts recommend regular exercise as part of a prenatal routine. And there are plenty of programs, from yoga and dance to strength training and fitness classes, specifically tailored for pregnant women. If you liked Pilates before you got …

They call it 'Pilates on crack!'
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Not even close! “Pilates on crack” is how Lagree Pilates inspired workout devotees describe it. Music pumps through the sound system, the clean, white modern space sports 11 shiny new Megaformers and the bodies…Well, you have to check out the video.

They call it 'Pilates on crack!'
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Not even close! “Pilates on crack” is how Lagree Pilates inspired workout devotees describe it. Music pumps through the sound system, the clean, white modern space sports 11 shiny new Megaformers and the bodies…Well, you have to check out the video.