September/October 2007

in every issue

14 EDITOR’S NOTE

a peek behind the scenes.

16 CONTRIBUTORS

the talent responsible for our stories and pictures.

18 MAILBAG

you love us. you’re mad at us. well, at least you write.

18 READER PLATFORM

community bulletin board, reader Q+A’s, plus something to make you smile.

98 HOROSCOPE

the only pilates astrology column on any planet.

 features

40 BALLROOM PILATES(right click, save as)

add some dance lessons to your practice and kick up your heels!

52 MASTER CLASS (right click, save as)

rebecca leone teaches you to go deeper with a new appreciation of the basics.

58 COVER STORY: SIX-PACK ABS

brooke siler helps you lose your baby fat—even if you didn’t have a baby.

65 RETURN TO HEALTH

doctors and physical therapists are learning the secret to successful rehab: pilates.

76 GO GOURMET (right click, save as)

a top las vegas chef shows you how to whip up a four-star four-course meal.

82 A NEW FRENCH PARADOX (right click, save as)

a holiday destination in the south of france with world-class pilates—and much more!

22 ON THE GO

if you’re a park worker in maui, eva bondar’s got your back.

24 CORE

cleansing wipes • sanitary handgrip covers • two new home rehab props • a better sit-up

26 WELLNESS

for breast cancer awareness month, a roundup of the latest research • a new contact lens for sensitive eyes • meditation for pain

28 FOOD

stay hydrated with these exciting new waters and “smart” drinks.

30 BEAUTY

safe, natural and effective products for sore muscles.

32 STYLE

fashionable, functional footwear for fall. say that four times fast.

34 EAT SMART

our nutrition editor takes on the huge issue of genetically modifed foods.

38 Q+A

rael isacowitz of BASI, howard sichel from power pilates and polestar’s brent anderson teamed up to form Tristar. now they get down to brass tacks.

48 SUCCESS STORY

a new mother finds herself in a role she didn’t bargain for: fighting MS.

72 COMPLEMENTS

soar from your core with the hot new dance form called aerial silks.

88 PRO ZONE

the secret to keeping your customers satisfied: providing excellent service.

93 HOMEWORK

DVDs and books to enhance your home practice.