Pilates for Beginners in Pictures: Moves for Abs, Toning, and More

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REFERENCES: 

Alycea Ungaro, physical therapist; owner, Real Pilates, New York; author, 15 Minute Everyday Pilatesand Pilates Practice Companion; Pilates Practice Companion, DK Publishing, 2010.

American Council on Exercise: "Pilates Primer," "Can Pilates Do It All?"

Dina Blair, Pilates instructor; athletic director, Concourse Athletic Club, Atlanta.

Dori Ricci, NASM, CPT.

Idea Health and Fitness Association: "Pilates Moves Recruit Deep Abs Better Than Crunches."

Kidshealth.org: "Pilates."

Pilates Method Alliance: "An Exercise in Balance: The Pilates Phenomenon."