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The power of pilates

Article Abstract:

Pilates made up an exercise system composed of more than 500 movements that aims to enhance flexibility, strength, body alignment and lean muscles. Pilates was developed by physical trainer Joseph Pilates and involves exercises such as leg circles and single leg stretch.

Author: McCarthy, Jenna
Publisher: Weider Publications LLC
Publication Name: Shape
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0744-5121
Year: 1997
Management, Muscle strength

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Sportswired

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Improvement in sports performance can be achieved by undertaking a variety of exercise for sports conditioning. Rear lunge, squat jump and plie drags are some of the exercise techniques that can be used to improve power and strength necessary for sports performance.

Author: McCarthy, Jenna
Publisher: Weider Publications LLC
Publication Name: Shape
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0744-5121
Year: 1998
Training, Athletes

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In the swim

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Workouts for improving surfing and bodyboarding abilities are presented. These include water running, plyo push-ups, diagonal lunges, sand paddling, jumping, tri-dips, ab v-crunch, and opposite arm and leg lift.

Author: McCarthy, Jenna
Publisher: Weider Publications LLC
Publication Name: Shape
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0744-5121
Year: 1999
Recreation, Beaches

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