January/February 2006

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just breathe
Transform your workout and release tension by harnessing the power of Pilates breathing.
winter chill
Warm up winter workouts with studio wear in natural hues and moody blues.
pilates and men: closing the gender gap
Find out why men need Pilates perhaps even more than women, plus how to get your guy to try it.
the door to rejuvenation
Tag along to a pioneering health spa that takes Pilates, fitness-and relaxation-seriously.
soulful soups
Cozy up to winter with a recipe-free formula for warm and winning soups.
 
fitness
home practice: shouldering strength
Get the most from your arms, shoulders and powerhouse with a fun resistance-band workout.
cat tales
Stretch your spine and move your hips with Kathy Grant's signature moves.
studio moves: the sleeveless series
Define your arms and shape your shoulders with this complete Wall Unit workout.
 
departments
teasers: core
Prop review, snow shoveling safety, sexual health
teasers: wellness
Vitamin test, toasty tootsies, SAD
teasers: food
Goji goodness, wake-up smoothie, trans-fat facts
teasers: style
Clean-burning natural candles
teasers: beauty
Goat's milk-based skin solutions
eat smart
Nutrition rumors debunked: What you should be eating now.
scoop
Three moves to thinner thighs and a trim tummy.
pilates q & a
Pilates Stance, the truth about low reps, and one-size-fits-all workouts.
my pilates
A couple learns to share their fitness routine.
p-body
TLC lead singer T-Boz shares her Pilates preferences.
apparatus
Short but sweet: Meet the Spine Corrector.
in the clinic
Everything you need to know about pain when you practice.
homework
Advanced videos, internet rental options, plus more reviews.
magic circle
Get ready to tackle 2006 with a new Pilates perspective.
 
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