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Yoga Versus Pilates
Yoga vs. Pilates
In David’s recent post on yoga someone raised the question of yoga or Pilates, which is better? My first exposure to Pilates was in 1990, when I met a guy who opened a fitness center for elite athletes in Boulder, Colorado. The center was all integrated approaches to helping the elite body stay injury free. There were boards to stand on for balance at the time known as “K boards,” but no traditional weight machines or typical PT equipment. In addition to the owne...
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Expert & Community Posts
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By PJ Hamel , Health Expert...loathe, but would do if it were good for me); and Pilates and yoga, both of which I pursue... Read more »
Beginning Yoga
By David Mendosa , Health ExpertNow that I have practiced yoga for all of an hour and one-half, I can confidently recommend it to... Read more »
My New Year’s Resolution: Exercise Regularly… And Keep Up With It
By Christine Miller , Health Expert...criteria were 1) affordability, 2) a pool, free yoga and Pilates, and enough elliptical... Read more »
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