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Fitness- Dancing With The Stars Style!

(This article also ran in BettyConfidential.com)Some people watch Dancing with the Stars for the celebrities. Somepeople watch to hear Bruno and check out the tans. But let’s face it:Most people (me, too!) watch DWTS to see the half-naked dancers inbarely-there ensembles. So what is it about dancing that really helps a person slim down and achieve such a toned physique? I think I can tell you. Before I became a personal trainer, I was not

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Benefits of Pilates Exercises

The Pilates Method Alliance (PMA), a not-for-profit professional organization for Pilates, points out that more Americans are practicing Pilates as a way to condition their bodies and improve their physiques. Pilates, a low-impact exercise program appropriate for women of all ages and fitness levels, involves a succession of smooth movements, which integrate both stretching and breathing exercises. Developing a pattern of slow, deliberate movements along with controlled breathing increases blood flow to the muscles providing a number of fitness benefits.