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Pilates Movements with TRX Suspension

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Written by Gina Jackson
Yes, we can all throw heavy weights around quite easily. Who among us has notenjoyed using the leg press to tone and strengthen the quads, glutes and hamstrings. Or, for that matter, the use of dumbbells to add extra resistance to lunges and squats. Pilates instructors, Yoga teachers and personal trainers, however, are now expressing a new love for cross training, in their respective disciplines, with the use of TRX Suspension straps. In my opinion, there maybe no need for weights anymore!
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Correcting and Elongating the Spine with Pilates

Pilates Articles - Pilates Fitness
Written by Gina Jackson
Sheri and Stuart are about 10 years apart in age. One is a partner in a law firm and one is a Senior VP with an executive search firm. One is single and involved in a committed relationship and one is a proud parent of three children. The only things they have in common are a) learning and practicing Pilates regularly 2X weekly and b) being recommended to do so by their physicians.
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