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Better fitness pound for pound Sydney Morning Herald Offering a workout similar to Pilates or boot camp, but without the serenity of a yoga studio or the bark of a drill instructor, the high-volume group fitness class, called Pound, was devised by Cristina Peerenboom, 25, and Kirsten Potenza, 26, … New Hollywood fitness fave: Drumstick-smashing!eTaiwan News all 10 news articles »

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Piloxing combines the sculpting and flexibility of Pilates with the power, speed and agility of boxing.

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Piloxing: The latest gym craze?

New Hollywood fitness fave: Drumstick-smashing! eTaiwan News Drumstick-smashing is the latest rage to hit the Hollywood exercise circuit, offering a workout similar to Pilates or boot camp, but without the serenity of a yoga studio or the bark of a drill instructor. The high-volume group fitness class, … and more »

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Along the spine, women buckle at breaking points The Seattle Times The Pilates plank exercise, which looks like the “up” part of a push-up, is excellent if you can do it. Lie face down, and raise your body into a benchlike posture, supporting it with your hands and toes and keeping your back flat. … and more »

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Santa Barbara author and chiropractor says they can be.

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Are Yoga and Pilates Bad for You?

Are Yoga and Pilates Bad for You? Santa Barbara Independent With the yoga and Pilates craze in full swing, Kevin Khalili, clinical director of the Laser Rehab Institute of Santa Barbara, explores the safety of the practices. In his new book, X-Posed: The Painful Truth Behind Yoga & Pilates, …

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Are Yoga and Pilates Bad for You? – Santa Barbara Independent

Frugal Family Guide: Brothers Market Closing Sale, Free Crafts for Kids … Patch.com Have you considered getting into Pilates but think it's too costly? Well, at Pilates and More of Dobbs Ferry, you can save on sessions with monthly package deals. A typical walk-in class is $25, however, if you sign up for six classes in advance you …

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Forget About Crunches. Here's How to Protect Your Back. Ocala The Pilates plank exercise, which looks like the “up” part of a push-up, is excellent if you can do it. Lie face down, and raise your body into a benchlike posture, supporting it with your hands and toes and keeping your back flat. … and more »

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Golfers pilates program certifies Grace Duffield Ridgefield Press Grace Duffield, a personal trainer and author, is now a golf fitness conditioning specialist, certified by Pilates for Golf, a program that uses biomechanics and Pilates-based exercises to help golfers improve their game. Ms. Duffield offers a special …

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WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – Move over, pole-dancing, kettle bells and Zumba. Drumstick-smashing is the latest rage to hit the Hollywood exercise circuit, offering a workout similar to Pilates or boot camp, but without the serenity of a yoga studio or the bark of a drill instructor. The high-volume group fitness class, called Pound, was devised by Cristina Peerenboom, 25, and Kirsten Potenza, 26 …

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