up front

Editor's Letter

Contributors

Meet this issue's experts

Your Letters

Getting in touch

Teasers

Workouts, workouts everywhere: Get your fix by cell phone, flash card or cruise liner

Gear

The mat's out of the bag: 8 great choices tailored to Pilates

Apparatus

Check out these space-saving Reformers, perfect for any studio (or home!)

voices

Magic Circle

Honoring Joseph and Clara Pilates and the elders who studied with them

Pilates Stance

Kevin Bowen of the Pilates Method Alliance on national standards for instruction

Pilates Powerhouse

Mari Winsor on Pilates video stardom and opening your own studio

My Pilates

Why a gymnast traded in her high heels for some true Pilates healing

fitness and beyond

What To Wear

Look great, work out better-the right workout wear does both

First-Time Pilates

Here's how to get started, from picking an instructor to what to expect in class

Play It Safe

6 tips to ensure an effective workout

Equipment Essentials

Get acquainted with key apparatus

Reformations: Ski Season Shape-Up

Strengthen and lengthen your leg muscles with these easy-to-follow exercises

Pilates For Pregnancy

Great moves to stay toned and trim during pregnancy (plus a simple way to help your newborn build motor skills)

Scoop

Step-by-step instructions for The Teaser, the ultimate mat exercise

Complements

Incorporating the principles of reflexology can boost any Reformer workout

Pilates Q & A

What exactly is the pelvic floor? We explain (and tell you how to lift it up)

your life, your style

Beauty

Pilates Style color palettes for fall-custom-blended makeup for every complexion

Workout Warmup

7 sleek outfits for winter workouts, plus fab faux furs to wrap up in

Studio Focus

NYC's Core Pilates: How 3 instructors conceived their studio in an elevator

Destinations

Miramonte Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, CA: Pilates classes, cobble stone massage and organic veggie body wraps make this new spot worth a visit

Pilates Palate

You know farmer's market produce is the best-try these recipes with the latest crops

At Home

Dream of your own home studio? Take cues from this gorgeous space in Annapolis, MD

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The Pilates Shopper

The 411 on the clothing, gear and apparatus in this issue

Calendar

Pilates retreats, teacher training programs, special events and more

P.S.

Actress Debi Mazar stands tall and stays lean with Pilates