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We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar!

If you’re a novice like me, you might not realize that there are many different kinds of Pilates.  And those incarnations are not defined as “hard, very hard, and nearly impossible.”
Celebrity trainer Sara Kapuchinski just opened her new LA studio i heart fitness xo, where she teaches West Coast-style Pilates to a revolving A-list clientele including Khloe and Kim Kardashian, Christina Ricci, Modern Family’s Sofia Vergara and Glee’s Romy Rosemont. [...]

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You’ve fit in intense 20-minute workouts and slaved away in spin class all week. So when it comes to your rest day, help your body rehab by stretching or taking yoga – it’ll complement your normal workout routine to keep you on the right track.

A light workout like yoga will complement all the calorie-burning, high-intensity exercises you do in your workout. [...]

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Pilates has a rep as a girly exercise form that attracts ladies who lunch. Private sessions can be pricey, but mat classes will work your entire body. Originally called Contrology, the practice was actually developed to rehab injured soldiers after WW I – talk about functional fitness! After teaching the method for years (and rehabbing my own chronic back injury with it), I have decided Pilates makes everything better, from life’s basics like sitting to things more extreme like CrossFit. [...]

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New to Pilates and yoga, but can’t decide which class to take? Or maybe you love yoga and Pilates but can’t squeeze both into your hectic schedule? These fitness dilemmas can easily be solved thanks to a new wave of Pilates- and yoga-fusion classes popping up all over the US. [...]

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Many people tout Pilates as one of the best ways to get that long and lean look. Even super toned Serena Williams said she was able to change her body by incorporating Pilates into her routine: “I saw results within a week,” she’s said. Impressive, right? We asked the experts why the practice is so great for sculpting your body. [...]

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We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar!

How to get flatter abs without starving or sweating — fast
By Diana Kelly

Who doesn’t want a flat belly, stat? Yet hours of crunches, cardio, and superstrict dieting aren’t realistic — or a whole lot of fun — for many of us. [...]

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There are two reasons I take a special gripping towel with me to hot yoga classes – it soaks up sweat during class, and when I do become overly sweaty, it prevents me from sliding all over my mat. But there are days when my towel feels like too much bulk on my mat, and I’d rather slip around than feel like there’s a lot going on underneath me. [...]

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Sorry J.Lo, there’s a new bum in town. Since putting her derriere on display at Westminster Abbey in April in the now famous form-fitting sheathe, Pippa Middleton’s butt and body have been warmly welcomed by the media–and the world.

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Can’t make it to the gym? Don’t sweat it (or do sweat it), because the iPad lets you bring the trainer home. There are tons of free iPad apps that will help you with fitness goals - some of them even offer video tutorials of various exercises, so if you like following the instruction from a teacher, these will be perfect for you. [...]

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Curious about what it takes to create a Pilates studio at home? Well, OnSugar Blogger girl meets fit has you covered! Check out her picks for must-have Pilates gear.

Clockwise from left to right: Nike Strappy Tank ($24), VATA Brasil High Support Capri Pants ($90), VATA Brasil High Support Capri Pants ($90), Pilates Exercise Ring ($37), Pilates Abs Workout DVD ($15), Pilayo Braid Headband ($12), Stamina AeroPilates Performer 4500 ($240), Scunci No Damage Thick Hair Elastics ($4), Manduka Black Mat PRO ($94)
Make sure to follow girl meets fit for more fun workout shopping suggestions. [...]

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