By Dorene Internicola NEW YORK (Reuters) – Ballet-inspired group fitness classes have leapt beyond the traditional wall-mounted barre to include tools like bungee cords and swishy balls for a full-body workout, according to fitness experts. The classes, often paired with Pilates, aim to channel the inner ballerina, even in non-dancers. BungeeBallet, created by former New York City Ballet dancer …

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Pilates expands at WMC with second instructor
Decorah Journal
Mitchell, a life-long fitness enthusiast, first tried Pilates at Winneshiek Medical Center when physical therapist Shauna Menke, DPT and certified Stott Pilates instructor began the program. “I was getting tired of the traditional aerobic workout and

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Viva la fitness revolution! Pilates Plus comes to LJ
San Diego Community Newspaper Group
The newest fitness trend claiming to burn more calories in the least amount of time, Pilates Plus has moved eight Proformer machines — which step up the traditional Pilates reformer machine for users who want more cardio and strength training inside

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Health Benefits of a Pilates Practice
SBWire (press release)
Los Angeles, CA — (SBWIRE) — 09/13/2013 — The abdominal region is popular in the fitness world as a strong core is typically a sign of a strong body. Core strengthening exercises have advanced beyond the traditional sit-up or crunch, with different

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PILATES – Magic Circle on the Mat

Put a little magic in your Pilates mat class with the Magic Circle! This class not only delivers the traditional benefits of Pilates , it also tones and tightens your entire with every exercise thanks to this amazing and effective resistance ring! The Pilates Method’s a full body exercise program that restores muscular balance, builds strength and flexibility and improves body alignment and …

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Vertical Pilates opens Mission Viejo studio
OCRegister
Using the new CoreAlign machine, owner and founder Zeena Dhalla said Vertical Pilates takes the core strengthening components of the traditional Pilates setting and brings the workouts upright. Vertical Pilates helps clients achieve optimal postural

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Memorial Park pool opens June 16, fitness classes offered
Brattleboro Reformer
2)Pilates — Tuesdays from 12:10 pm to 1:10 pm in the Gymnastics Room, beginning on June 12. This class is based on the traditional Pilates exercises to strengthen and stabilize the core. The core consists of the abdominals, hip, back, and shoulder

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YMCA features new programs for 2012
Your Houston News
In addition to RIPPED, the Y is offering a tower Reformer Pilates class in addition to the traditional Pilates classes offered to guests. The Pilates program started at the Lake Houston Family Y around five years ago and there are currently seven

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What if I Can't Do Advanced Pilates Exercises?
About.com: Health
A reader wrote to me recently wondering if she would still get the benefits of Pilates if she couldn't do the advanced exercises. What a great question. After all, the traditional Pilates mat sequence has

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Around Windham County – FireEngineering.com

Around Windham County
FireEngineering.com
Pilates will be held on Tuesdays from 12:10 to 1:10 pm in the Gymnastics Room and begin on March 1. This class is based on the traditional Pilates exercises to strengthen and stabilize the core, which consists of the abdominals, hip, back, and shoulder
Martial Arts Expert Teams Up With Yoga Instructor to Bring New Fitness Free Press Release Center (press release)

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