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fitbodyMovement &WellnessOpportunities• Pilates• Movement Education• Shotokan Karate• Gracie Jiu Jitsu• Massage Therapy• Young LivingEssential Oils• Raindrop TechniqueSessionsOnly Pilates studio West ofAsheville with all Apparatus(equipment) Offering Private &Group Sessions (mat,reformer & springboard)Patti Abel - Pilates Instructor& Movement Educator110 Macon Center Drive, Franklin NC828-342-6072ablefitness@gmail.com • www.abelfit.comPILATES FORWEIGHT LOSSStrengthen, Lengthen and Tonecan help to build andmaintain lean muscle mass“Pilateswhile you are losing weight,realign posture as the body’s center ofgravity changes, promote long elegantposture and graceful flowing movement,and keep you centered and energized—all at the same time,” explains JillianHessel, a Los Angeles-based Pilatesteacher with 26 years’ experience.“I find that many people are successfullylosing weight with Pilates becausethey become much more aware oftheir bodies, and in turn, treat them betterand make better food choices,” addsAna Cabán, a Pilates fitness expert whohas operated studios on both coasts.After chatting with a panel of prosand diving into the fitness method’s history,we arrived at the top five ways to becometrim and toned by practicing Pilates.Burn More CaloriesCreating muscle mass is one of the bestways to increase calorie-burning potential.Pilates can help accomplish that inby Victoria EvermanPilates, similar to yoga in its concentration on breathing, was developed by JosephPilates in just the past century. While it’s rare to break much of a sweat during asession, with its focus on major muscle groups and slow, intentional movements,Pilates has become a popular practice for effecting weight loss.spades. “Simply stated, Pilates is strengthtraining,” says Alycea Ungaro, owner ofReal Pilates, in New York City. “We workwith resistance to increase strength andhence, muscle mass. Using springs anddifferent apparatus to increase the load tothe muscles, we can affect a metabolicincrease by building lean muscle mass.”Individuals can add a variety of toolsto a basic Pilates mat routine to help tonemuscles all over and avoid boredom.“I enjoy adding bands, body rings andlight weights to my routine because itprovides variety and challenges musclesin a different way,” saysCabán. Resistance bands areeasily portable, yet create aconsiderable amount of challengingresistance to help firmand tone. The body ring, wellknown among Pilates enthusiasts,is another resistance toolused during mat exercise, oftenfocusing on the lower body andcore muscles.Look ThinnerOne of the best ways to lookand feel thinner is to maintaingood posture. Pilates helpscreate better posture bywww.facebook.com/AbelFit20 www.wncmountainsna.com