Grace under pressure

Ten years ago, 5,000 people did the exercise routine called Pilates; now the number is five million in the US alone. Pilates is a series of low-impact flexibility and muscle exercises that is supposed to take inches off the stomach, thighs and buttocks, while also reducing stress.

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Published inNewsweek Vol. 135; no. 9; p. 72
Main Author Chang, Yahlin
Format Magazine Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Newsweek Publishing LLC 28.02.2000
Subjects
Abdomen
Dancers & choreographers
Exercise
Fitness programs
Legs
Parks & recreation areas
Physical fitness
Pilates
Video industry
Warm up (exercise)
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Summary:Ten years ago, 5,000 people did the exercise routine called Pilates; now the number is five million in the US alone. Pilates is a series of low-impact flexibility and muscle exercises that is supposed to take inches off the stomach, thighs and buttocks, while also reducing stress.
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ISSN:0028-9604
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