NEW STUDY involving 30 physical therapists stating that Pilates' core exercises aide in teaching about: Correct breathing technique Body awareness & movement control Posture Posture Posture (uber important to us therapists) The grand conclusion of the study: Pilates' core strengthening exercises were effective when used by PTs to treat patients with chronic low back pain with goal of 30-60min supervised sessions, twice/ week, for 3-6 mos. To read more: ptjournal.apta.org

Recent study conducted by Mayo Clinic of >600,000 participants internationally: Men with waists >43" had a 50% higher mortality than men with waists <35" i.e. 3 yr less life expectancy after age 40 Women with waists >37" had a 80% higher mortality than men with waists <27" i.e. 3 yr less life expectancy after age 40 For every 2" of greater circumference, mortality rose 7% in men and 9% in women To read more: www.newswise.com/articles/view/614938/