January/February 2008

in every issue

14 EDITOR’S NOTE

don’t try this at home!

16 CONTRIBUTORS

see the faces behind the stories and the pictures.

18 READER PLATFORM

community bulletin board, reader q+a’s, and a contest with a super cool prize!

194 HOROSCOPE

the only pilates astrology column on any planet.

 features

44 COVER: GONNA MAKE YOU SWEAT

cristin schult has a surefire workout to rev you up and burn fat and calories.

51 NEW YEAR, NEW REAR

looking ahead is good, but so is checking out—and firming up—your caboose.

60 EASING ARTHRITIS

25 million americans suffer from this crippling disease. exercise—
especially the controlled movements of pilates—can bring lasting relief.

70 EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE

joseph pilates emphasized the importance of breathwork in his method.
this primer brings you back to basics.

76 15-MINUTE WORKOUT

master teacher and mother alycea ungaro shows us how many “quickies” are as good as a few “longies.”

86 HOLLYWOOD DISHES

celebrity chef akasha richmond shares four of her favorite—and easiest—winter recipes.

107 PILATESSTYLE 2008 RESOURCE GUIDE (right click, save as)

apparel • education • equipment • health & wellness • media resources • spa & travel • studios

20 TEASERS

(and we love to tease you)

20 ON THE GO

a new york giant relies on the pilates to keep him off the sidelines.

22 CORE

lift weights, live longer • lose the gym-bag stank • get on the pilates “stick” • burn more fat

24 WELLNESS

get a workout buddy • never be late again • set realistic goals • kill those germs • fear no more!

26 FOOD

tea is the world’s most popular beverage, and with this inspirational roundup of new products, you’ll see why.

28 BEAUTY (right click, save as)

soap springs eternal: top picks for healthy, dewy winter skin

30 STYLE

update your workout wardrobe and be stylish all day long.

33 Q + A (right click, save as)

can you beat neck pain, stabilize your back on the Reformer, go nuts for good health and eat for your blood type?

36 EAT SMART

everything you need to know about choosing the healthiest fish

40 POWERHOUSE

meet mary pilates, joe and clara’s octogenarian niece, who’s a living link to the pilates legacy.

83 PRO ZONE

sure, you can bring new clients in the door. but can you hang on to them?

92 SUCCESS STORY

mitch marx was a highway construction manager—and disaster waiting to happen. fortunately, he discovered pilates first.

96 COMPLEMENTS (right click, save as)

experience the balance with bodycode mind-body discipline designed to set you straight.

102 HOMEWORK

DVDs and books to enhance and enliven your home practice