The short answer is a big yes. Pilates is a very effective way to tone your body, but it does so in a unique and powerful way that goes far beyond just building muscle.The movements are smaller and more precise than yoga flows. There is also greater emphasis on core control and stability during Pilates exercises. Finally, instructors play a bigger

This is a good topic to discuss especially now since the popularity of all the make-over shows. I have always been curious as to why people, mostly women, have this idea that they are expected to look a certain way in order to "fit in" with society.ACTION STEP: Take a piece of paper and draw two columns on it. Label on side "Features" and the other

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