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Knocker uppers and candle clocks: How people woke up before alarm clocks

Knocker uppers and candle clocks: How people woke up before alarm clocks From candles that drop metal nails to the knocker uppers of industrial Britain, people devised plenty of cunning ways to ensure a timely wake-up before alarm clocks came along.

Sign up for Balanced Body Movement Principles today! This class will be held in person in Asheville, NC and via livestream. Take this course from anywhere!

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Learn from Elizabeth Larkam. New workshop just released.

Pilates Arc on Mat & Reformer

Curated in this creative and innovative workshop, the Balanced Body Pilates Arc offers a unique opportunity for the exploration of exercises designed by Elizabeth Larkam. Discover fascia-focused movement sequences intended to elevate proprioception and interoception via the various surfaces of the arc and step which include both a stable surface and highly mobile, rockable platform that creates unique opportunities to challenge core stability, balance and neuro-plasticity.

Explore sequences on both the mat and reformer that can be programmed for beginners as well as your most advanced movers. Take a deep dive into fascia-focused movement sequences, anatomy and function of the vagus nerve, how bio-tensegrity informs functional anatomy, and closed-kinetic chain systems. A powerhouse in the industry, get the benefit of Elizabeth's vast knowledge and research-based approach to movement programming and teaching in this highly informative workshop.

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Featured instructor: Kinh O’Brien

Explore their work on FusionPilatesEDU — start with Hip Maintenance by Kinh O'Brien or browse the full library.

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Two simple strength tests predict longevity in older women

Two simple strength tests predict longevity in older women | CNN Researchers find that muscular strength, as measured with two simple tests and independent of aerobic exercise, is a key predictor of a woman’s risk of death.

This week's spotlight: Cody Jussel & Stephanie Herman

Two incredible instructors. Two promo codes. Limited time.

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Pilates Ballet by Stephanie Herman

Scientists say BMI gets it wrong for over one third of adults

Scientists say BMI gets it wrong for over one third of adults A new study suggests that one of the most widely used health metrics, BMI, may be getting it wrong for a large portion of the population. By comparing BMI classifications with precise body fat measurements using advanced DXA scans, researchers found that more than one-third of adults were placed in....