November/December 2005

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features
splurge on yourself
Find holiday gift ideas to fit every wish list-the foodie, the spa goer, the traveler or the adventure seeker.
the pilates challenge
Follow four real women as they transform their bodies-and lives-with 10 weeks of Pilates.
the natural way to better sex
Discover how doing Pilates today can help your sex life tonight.
cruising toward wellness
Set your sails for fitness with a healthy high seas vacation.
real food made fab
Queer Eye's Ted Allen shares his favorite, fresh recipes for food you'll want to eat.
fitness
balance check
Find your center and stabilize your core with 9 foam roller moves.
Ladder barrel master class
Learn from a master of the method, Romana Kryzanowska, and one of her star students.
custom-made matwork
Adapt any move to your skill level with these simple tips and tools.
departments
Teasers: Core
Equestrian Pilates, an artful studio, schedule saver
Teasers: Wellness
Healing waters, high-tech tranquility, head games
Teasers: Food
Natural sweeteners, green tea tips, juice with a jolt
Teases: Gear
Get the goods on the next generation of foam rollers
Teasers: Style
Sock solutions, germ-fighting fabrics, no-slip grips
Teasers: Beauty
Pomegranate products that pleasure the senses
eat smart
Say goodbye to guilt-research proves chocolate is good for you!
scoop
Twist your way to a more flexible spine with the Saw.
Pilates q & a
Pregnancy advice, exercises for men, apparatus repair tips
my pilates
Two sisters regain strength at the studio.
P-body
Grey's Anatomy's Kate Walsh gets hooked on the Hundred.
powerhouse
A British schoolteacher-turned-Pilates pro looks back on 36 years of people watching
apparatus
Meet one of the best machines for shaping up knees, feet and legs.
in the clinic
If shoulder pain has you struggling, try these simple strengtheners.
homework
New pregnancy workouts, plus DVD reviews for everyone
magic circle
Words of wisdom from Joseph Pilates' writings.
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