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The Epic Power of Pilates
CREATE LONG LEAN
MUSCLES
Pilates is a chronic stress reliever. It By: Tami Charbonnet the body to strengthen in just one
will refresh and relieve muscular Model: Erin Romney session! As your body strengthens, gravity
strain and tension while building Photographer: Bobby Lecompte will be your epic challenge.
core strength and physical stability. Pilates
will increase your mind-body awareness, core muscles, strengthen the spine and Pilates is efficiently organized,
help center your attention and sharpen improve joint flexibility. Great news! Pilates balanced and versatile. Gentle on the
your concentration. You will feel renewed has options for everyone, from the de- joints, pilates enhances and improves
and invigorated from using deep, short conditioned to the elite athlete. posture and strengthens the core while
and simple muscular movements. Dynamic creating long, lean muscles.
movements tone the difficult‑to‑reach Don’t have time to exercise? No
more excuses. Pilates will save time. How? Enjoy the benefits and take the
Pilates focuses on quality of movement challenge of Pilates.
rather than quantity. You will ease your
way into compound, dynamic movements
designed in a specific sequence to allow
1. FOREARM PLANK: 1
Brace your core tightly and create a
straight line from the base of your neck
to the ankles. Shoulders must remain
directly over your elbows. If your back
begins to sink, bring your knees to the
floor and begin again. This move works
all of your core muscles in one simple
isometric exercise. Hold this position for
up to a minute. Hold abs in tight!
12 INSPIRE HEALTH September § October 2015
The Epic Power of Pilates
CREATE LONG LEAN
MUSCLES
Pilates is a chronic stress reliever. It By: Tami Charbonnet the body to strengthen in just one
will refresh and relieve muscular Model: Erin Romney session! As your body strengthens, gravity
strain and tension while building Photographer: Bobby Lecompte will be your epic challenge.
core strength and physical stability. Pilates
will increase your mind-body awareness, core muscles, strengthen the spine and Pilates is efficiently organized,
help center your attention and sharpen improve joint flexibility. Great news! Pilates balanced and versatile. Gentle on the
your concentration. You will feel renewed has options for everyone, from the de- joints, pilates enhances and improves
and invigorated from using deep, short conditioned to the elite athlete. posture and strengthens the core while
and simple muscular movements. Dynamic creating long, lean muscles.
movements tone the difficult‑to‑reach Don’t have time to exercise? No
more excuses. Pilates will save time. How? Enjoy the benefits and take the
Pilates focuses on quality of movement challenge of Pilates.
rather than quantity. You will ease your
way into compound, dynamic movements
designed in a specific sequence to allow
1. FOREARM PLANK: 1
Brace your core tightly and create a
straight line from the base of your neck
to the ankles. Shoulders must remain
directly over your elbows. If your back
begins to sink, bring your knees to the
floor and begin again. This move works
all of your core muscles in one simple
isometric exercise. Hold this position for
up to a minute. Hold abs in tight!
12 INSPIRE HEALTH September § October 2015
