Pilates News

College staff will be making chocolate, go-karting and doing pilates during a day aimed at improving health in the workplace.

Mary Jo Falvey of Pilates Tutor Studio sends along this announcement about the relocation of her business to bigger space in Paper Mill Village: Power.

Playing down the divadom, Barbra Streisand masticates a mammoth steak and wears mom jeans for her first leading-actress role since 1996's "The Mirror Has Two Faces." Babs nags, dotes and hilariously attempts hipness as Joyce Brewster , a brash Jewish mom who's the tag-along on her grown son's cross-country trip to hawk his new invention .

Forget apples - lifting weights and doing cardio can also keep the doctors away, according a new study by researchers at the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute.

Maggie Mountain Fitness has opened at 2761 Soco Road, in Maggie Valley. The center offers spinning, yoga, Pilates, bones and balance, boot camp, personal training, martial arts, tanning and more.

LifeQuest Fitness has extended a personal invitation to the all the members of business associations in an effort to promote increased efficiency, productivity and fitness.

By Sara Ray, Douglas County Chamber Primary Fitness owner and instructor Tracy Lymus celebrated one year in business with a Chamber ribbon cutting on May 9. Primary Fitness is located at 921 Dallas Highway in Primary Fitness' motto is to "keep fitness fun" and this is the one studio where clients will get just that with their private parties, ... (more)

Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle tries Piloxing -- a combination of Pilates and boxing -- in Big Spring International Park on Thursday morning.

Celebrate Richmond Heights centennial this weekend at the city's inaugural ArtFest .

As data continues to indicate that spending all day on your ass isn't good for your health, there are exciting opportunities for workstation and seating designers.

The hamstrings are the muscles behind the thighs. Hamstrings are responsible for flexing the knees, extending the hips and supporting the pelvis.

Jennifer Shea absolutely identifies with Angelina Jolie, who disclosed yesterday -- via a stunning opinion piece in The New York Times -- that she opted for a double mastectomy after discovering she had a gene that put her at 87 percent risk of contracting breast cancer.

If you're the competitive type, spinning is a great way to tap into your athletic instincts and get a great workout in a group setting.

The Capella Georgetown Hotel has partnered with Dupont-based Fuse Pilates so guests can get a work out in either in the comfort of their room or on a nice day on the rooftop, according to TravelPulse.com . TravelPulse.com reports , "Guests may choose to work out in their room with fully equipped Pilates' gear and a dedicated instructor provided by ... (more)

This column despairs about the continuation of true Pilates once Romana has passed on.

The usual method among celebs who've given birth to get back into shape ASAP is Pilates and yoga, with who knows how much coke and Adderall on the side.

Pilate-ology in Sherman Oaks is offering Daily News readers who are first-time clients three circuit-training-style classes for just $30. The specialized workouts combine strength training, cardiovascular and traditional Pilates in short spurts on reformer machines and occasionally on wall unit spring boards.

Enterprising spirits of 14 small business entrepreneurs were honored at the 13th annual Contra Costa Small Business Award Luncheon where event host Contra Costa Council marked 2013 as a year when retro trades and high-tech industries came together.

Forget apples - lifting weights and doing cardio can also keep the doctors away, according a new study by researchers at the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute.

Scenic Big Spring International Park will host a series of free fitness classes as part of the Healthy Huntsville program.