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"Posture Principles for Health" created by Aliesa R. George, founder and president of Centerworks Pilates, was recently featured in Pilates Style Magazine.

Read the Review Below:

"Seventy-six-year-old Joseph Pilates' awe-inspiring posture was proof positive that his eponymous exercise method and good posture are forever intertwined.  This 60-page study guide and DVD work exceptionally well to increase postural awareness, help reduce joint stress, and improve balance and control.  Whether you're a novice in need of developing workout programs to correct posture or an expert looking to teach posture principles to students, this collection is thorough and spot-on.  Of particular interest are the 12-point checklist for better standing posture and seven helpful tips for better sitting posture.

Bottom Line:  Although not terribly entertaining, both the DVD and book are wonderully informative and filled with excellent instruction."

Information from Aliesa R. George's book "Fantastic Feet!" was recently featured in Pilates Style Magazine in an article titled "Pedi-Pilates".

"For full body health, work from the ground up, starting with strengthening and stretching your feet."

To the core

"People commonly have overdeveloped thighs and tight shoulders -- and chronic neck, back, shoulder, hip and knee pain -- because they use those muscles instead of their core muscles, says Aliesa George, president ofCenterworks Pilates." As quoted in The Wichita Eagle. 

Workouts That Help You Feel Better About Your Body

Mind-body exercises can give your body image a boost, practitioners say

[Aliesa George & Centerworks® Pilates student, Judy Stanley were interviewed for this article about the benefits of mind-body fitness for weight loss.]

"Getting that mental focus to pay attention to what's going on with the body helps you to get in touch from the inside out," George says. "Once you get control of the body, and of finding the right muscles to put the body into the positions, you realize you can control other things in life."

The Basics: Stretch Your Fitness Limits
In the quest for fitness, don't overlook flexibility

Aliesa George, owner of Centerworks Pilates in Wichita, Kansas, sees the benefits of improved flexibility in her clients on a daily basis. Staying flexible, she says:”

• Counters the shortening that occurs when muscles are repeatedly used -- as in exercise or a repetitive daily activity -- and keeps muscles elastic
• Increases the range of motion in joints
• Decreases joint pain and stress
• Improves balance, stability, and circulation
• Aids athletic performance, relaxation, and posture

Have You Tried Pilates Yet?

The century-old exercise program called Pilates is experiencing a resurgence as people look for better ways to exercise and improve strength and well-being.

"Pilates helps people become more conscious of their posture, how they move, sit, and stand," says Aliesa George. "They can learn a lot of things with a good Pilates instructor that can affect the rest of their life."

Check out these core strengthening resources

• Centerworks Store
• Pilates FAQ's
• At-Home Fitness Training