Editor's Letter

 

Contributors

Meet this issue's experts

Letters

Readers loved the première-but where were the men?

Teasers

Pilates news & info, plus help for buns in need

Gear

Have we got a mat for you! 15 colorful choices, from red to ribbed to zebra-striped

Apparatus

Six state-of-the-art Wunda Chairs in every price range

Pilates Stance

Is "classical" Pilates the only way to go? Ellie Herman weighs in on the issue

Pilates Powerhouse

Celeb trainer Siri Dharma Galliano shares her Pilates philosophies

My Pilates

Divas do Pilates too-how Joe helped a young opera singer regain her voice

Average Joe

Beer gut, begone! What a regular guy stands to gain (and lose) from Pilates

Pilates on Ice

How elite skaters get gold-medal results at therink-practice (Pilates, of course)!

Studio Focus

Find out how two sisters built their dream studio; plus tips on growing your business

P-Body

Pilates fan Joan Collins talks to Pilates Style about working out and staying young

fitness and beyond

Pilates Q&A

Not sure what "chin to chest" means? Learn how to nail proper head alignment every time

Pre-Pilates

Anyone can do the Hundred using this beginner's mat routine

Scoop

Turn your abs from flab to fab with a surefire, easy-to-follow workout

Reformations

Strengthen your trunk with the Elephant, a classic Reformer move

The Ron Fletcher Towel Workout

Streamline your shape with this terrycloth-wielding routine

Small Weights, Big Workout

Add intensity to your next Pilates session by incorporating these dumbbell-bearing exercises

In the Clinic

Don't let knee pain keep you away from the studio! A physical therapist helps you get back on track

Complements

Finesse your matwork with three pointers from Bartenieff Fundamentals

your life, your style

Pilates Pleasures

Your guide to pretty and practical Pilates gifts, just in time for the holidays

Style

You'll be dying to scoop, stretch and roll like a ball in these fabulous wintry outfits

Home Studio

James Lipton of "Inside the Actors Studio" takes Pilates Style inside his personal Pilates studio

Destinations

Do Pilates, go skiing-and polish it off with a maple sugar scrub at the Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa in Vermont

Pilates Getaways

32 places to get buff while you get away from it all

Pilates Palate

Treat yourself to a cozy winter meal (juicy roasted chicken, classic lentil soup) in less than an hour

Nutrition

Optimize your energy by eating properly before classes

end notes

Calendar

Pilates retreats, workshops, teacher training programs and more

The Pilates Shopper

Info on where to buy the goods featured in this issue