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Top 5 Myths About Pilates
What is Pilates? Is Pilates a derivative of yoga? Is it only for women and wimps? Does Pilates exercise cater to flabby abdominals and ignore the rest? Take a look at the stories behind these and other erroneous ideas about the Pilates method.

What is the Pilates Method of Exercise?
What accounts for the special benefits of Pilates exercise? We cover the basics of the Pilates method like core strength and torso stability, and the Pilates principles of control, flow, breath and concentration are covered as well. The reformer and Pilates mat work are introduced and there is a brief introduction to Joseph Pilates and the history of the Pilates method.

The 6 Pilates Principles
The Pilates principles are the concepts that inform the Pilates Method of Exercises and set it apart from other exercise programs. They apply to every Pilates exercise, mat or equipment.

What Does Pilates Mean?
A brief definition and history of "Pilates" as both a name and a term.

The Pilates - Yoga Connection
There is a tremendous amount of interest these days in yoga and pilates together. While Pilates may be a bit more about core strength and yoga emphasizes stretching, they are very complimentary forms of exercise. Both Pilates and yoga workouts offer exceptional fitness benefits...

Excerpt: What is Pilates? What is Yoga? Why Can't You Mix the Two?
Here is a excerpt of a fascinating interview that Michael Miller did with Claudio Fernandez about Pilates and Yoga. Passionate, insightful and philosophical, these instructors explore everything from Pilates as an idea to Pilates and yoga as powers of construction. A must read for those exploring in the deep inner workings of Pilates and yoga.

FAQ - Will Pilates Help Me Lose Weight?
Many People do Pilates to tone their muscles, improve their posture and help them lose weight. Creating lean muscle mass, as Pilates does, is one of the best ways to increase your calorie burning potential.

Pilates and Yoga Make a Great Pair
Yoga and Pilates are very different exercise disciplines but they compliment each other very well in a fitness regimen. More and more people are combining the two. Here is some great info. on yoga.

The Basics of Pilates - Focusing on Core Strength
Maia Appleby is the sports medicine guide for about.com. She has written an elegant introduction to the Pilates Method.

The Pilates Method Alliance
A nice overview of Pilates with historical background and photos of Joseph Pilates.