Los Angeles Times

Ron Fletcher dies at 90; opened West Coast's first Pilates studio Los Angeles Times “We revere him as an elder teacher,” a co-founder of the Pilates Method Alliance said of Ron Fletcher. (unknown / December 10, 2011) By Elaine Woo, Los Angeles Times Ron Fletcher, a former dancer and choreographer who helped popularize the Pilates … and more »

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Testing a Ballet-Inspired Workout at Figure Fitness in Potomac Washingtonian.com (blog) A new boutique fitness studio offers the “Figure Method,” a hybrid of Pilates, ballet, and yoga. By Ali Eaves Cindy Sites, founder of the Figure Method. Photograph courtesy of Go Figure Walk into the brand-new Go Figure fitness studio in Potomac, …

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Appoquinimink activity center offers pilates class Middletown Transcript The Pilates Method Matwork is an exercise system that emphasizes the strengthening of the powerhouse region of the body, fluidity of movement, muscle control and strength. The class is for ages 16 to adult. Those who attend are asked to …

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If you’re considering taking Pilates classes but have doubts whether you can keep up, think of it this way: Joseph Pilates, the inventor of the exercise system, practiced his method well into his eighties. Plus, there’s real science to back up Pilate’s health benefits, especially for older adults.

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Whether you’re a Pilates purist, enjoy new takes on the method or have never been to a Pilates class, there are new options to help you stretch and strengthen in Magic Valley.

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Pilates Day Celebration 2011 San Francisco Chronicle Each year on the first Saturday in May, the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) celebrates Pilates Day. Pilates Day was created by the PMA to promote awareness of the many benefits that Pilates Method brings to every age group, and to promote healthy living. …

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Pilates for Better Sleep About.com: Health When most of us think of Pilates, we think of exercise, not sleep. But Joseph Pilates, the founder of the Pilates Method, was very holistic in his approach to fitness and had something to say about …

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Gym Rat: For a twist on a classic, try the rack healthzone.ca Sure, Joseph Pilates came up with the method in the early 20th century, but it didn't gain popularity in the mainstream until Mari Winsor started hawking her videos on TV in 2003. Soon, every gym had a mat Pilates class. … and more »

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Tips From Working at Home to Working Out Patch.com 4) The Bar Method incorporates Pilates, Yoga and ballet all in one hour. You can get a great work out at The Bar Method Studio in Summit, NJ. Q. Where are places in Union County that offer babysitting programs where I can take my children and also work … and more »

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Interest in Pilates as a form of mind-body exercise is on the rise. This boost … PR-USA.net (press release) This issue of safety is at the forefront of the Pilates Method Alliance® (PMA), the only certifying agency in the Pilates industry, which convenes today for … and more »

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Interest in Pilates as a form of mind-body exercise is on the rise. This boost … – PR-USA.net (press release)