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The pilates ball was introduced into the Pilates fitness program after the passing of the founder, Joseph Pilates. An Italian toy maker, Aquilino Cosani, has been credited with the invention in the 1960’s. They appeared in European hospitals and clinics, and were used for physical therapy in Switzerland, thus the moniker ‘Swiss balls’. Pilates is [...]
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One of the most diverse, portable, and innovative exercise tools on the market today is called a pilates ring. A popular and inexpensive piece of pilates equipment, the pilates fitness ring uses the basic principles of resistance, strength, and flexibility in order to provide a nearly endless variety of exercises, which can be performed in [...]
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Pilates is an excellent form of strength training that is becoming increasingly popular among celebrity figures and fitness gurus, but with terms such as ‘pilates machines’ floating around, an individual considering a new fitness option may feel intimidated, or worried about the price tag that is associated with this popular exercise regime. So, what exactly [...]
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If you are looking to lose weight while strengthening your body then purchasing a pilates dvd may be the first step to a leaner, stronger body. Pilates is a physical exercise that focuses on using both the mind and body in unison to create a stronger, leaner, healthier body. Pilates combines a combination of breathing [...]
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