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WHAT A IS YOGA? WHAT IS SIMPLE YET EFFECTIVE PILATES?

rough frequent Pilates exercises, a ƒ atter and Ž rmer stomach may be easier to obtain.

Pilates has been proven to be bene Ž cial for those with the following conditions:

• Arthritis

• Multiple sclerosis

• Urinary incontinen­ce • Respirator­y conditions

• Joint injuries

• Back pain

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