New Pilates studio owner ready to help others live better lives
Natchez Democrat
Aldridge said her fascination with Pilates began when after the birth of her son, Lennon, when she joined a class here in Natchez. After getting certified — a complex process that took a year and half to complete — Aldridge began teaching her own …

New Pilates studio owner ready to help others live better lives
Natchez Democrat
Aldridge said her fascination with Pilates began when after the birth of her son, Lennon, when she joined a class here in Natchez. After getting certified — a complex process that took a year and half to complete — Aldridge began teaching her own …

New Pilates studio opens up in downtown Corvallis
Albany Democrat Herald
Chen Smith and her husband, Jason Smith, opened up Studio Cloud 9 in downtown Corvallis last week, and the business offers reformer Pilates, mat Pilates, yoga and mobility training classes. “Pilates is good for lengthening, for people with all types of …

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The mysteries of Pilates explained
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
A humorous e-card shared often on social media reads: “I tell people I do Pilates because no one knows what it is or if it actually exists.” The joke contains a grain of truth. For all its practical applications and wide-ranging appeal—drawing …

Prenatal Pilates helpful before, during and after childbirth
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Seated on a cushion atop a Pilates reformer, I repeatedly pushed off the machine's base while exercising on an unfamiliar piece of equipment. Leaning backward, I did what was akin to squats on the low-to-the-ground machine, a staple in the popular …

Little Green Café focuses on healthy drinks, snacks
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Pilates Plus owner Jodi Stern, who has a master's degree in nutrition, has been in business for 13 years. Using basic recipes, she and her staff play around with ingredients until they are happy with the taste and health benefits of each smoothie and …

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Center hosts Pilates for breast cancer survivors
Albany Democrat Herald
Taught by instructor Lynn Mather Kirchner, certified breast cancer exercise specialist, this form of Pilates was designed to promote a healthy lifestyle and positive body image to all survivors. Kirchner will demonstrate some of the exercises and those …

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Try Pilates to achieve that perfect body shape
Dundalk Democrat
Practiced for decades by dancers, Pilates has become popular in recent years with celebrity followers such as Jennifer Aniston, Katie Holmes and Madonna all speaking of its effectiveness. Pilates focuses on the core muscles of the body ( abdominals …

Yoga workshop at Pilates Studio at HealthQuest March 31
Hunterdon County Democrat – NJ.com
By Hunterdon County Democrat A yoga workshop, “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Yoga (but were afraid to ask),” will be held Saturday, March 31, 11 am-1 pm at The Pilates Studio at HealthQuest, 310 Route 31 north, Flemington.

Tandem bicycle riding: Can life get any worse?
Albany Democrat Herald
Then get up every morning and go for a 5-mile run together, go to the gym, do Pilates or yoga. Do not, I repeat, not, under any circumstances attempt to ride the bike. The bike exists only as an idea — an ideal, if you will, of marital harmony.

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