3rd International Pilates Day Promotes Active Youth.MIAMI Miami, cities, United States Miami (mīăm`ē, –ə). 1 City (1990 pop. 358,548), seat of Dade co., SE Fla., on Biscayne Bay at the mouth of the Miami River; inc. 1896. -- The Pilates Method Alliance (PMA PMA (papillary-marginal-attached), n a system of epidemiologic scoring of periodontal disease devised by Schour and Massler in which the symbols denote the areas involved in gingival inflammation. PMA Progressive muscular atrophy ) is dedicating the 3rd International Pilates Day, May 6, 2006, to launching a groundbreaking Pilates exercise initiative in the public school system. More than one third of young people in grades 9-12 do not regularly engage in vigorous physical activity, says the Center for Disease Control. Kevin Bowen, PMA Executive Director states, "Our goal is to offer this Pilates initiative free to schools as a statement of the PMA's dedication to health. Our pre-pilot study found that a Pilates routine once a week improved fifth grader's physical fitness, resulted in increased mental focus and reduced stress." To launch the initiative, Pilates Day will not just be about awareness and whole body health, but an exciting day of events designed for the public to experience the benefits of Pilates. Events will include mat classes, private sessions, lectures, raffles, auctions, and more and will take place at studios in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, DC, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico New Mexico, state in the SW United States. At its northwestern corner are the so-called Four Corners, where Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah meet at right angles; New Mexico is also bordered by Oklahoma (NE), Texas (E, S), and Mexico (S). , New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island Rhode Island, island, United States Rhode Island, island, 15 mi (24 km) long and 5 mi (8 km) wide, S R.I., at the entrance to Narragansett Bay. It is the largest island in the state, with steep cliffs and excellent beaches. , Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. ; Bahia in Brazil; British Columbia, Ontario and Saskatchewan in Canada; Tel Aviv in Israel and Barcelona in Spain. The 3rd International Pilates Day is organized by the Pilates Method Alliance(R) with premiere sponsorship by Canyon Ranch Health Resorts, media sponsorship by Pilates Style Magazine and national event sponsorship by Dr. Arthur Agatston, MD. author of The South Beach Diet. Pilates' most well-known instructors will teach at the National Event at the Eden Roc Renaissance Resort & Spa in Miami Beach, Florida “Miami Beach” redirects here. For the beach in Barbados, see Miami Beach, Barbados.
Pilates Method Alliance The Pilates Method Alliance is the international, not for profit, professional association dedicated to the teachings of Joseph H. and Clara Pilates. The PMA's mission is to protect the public by establishing certification and continuing education continuing education: see adult education. continuing education or adult education Any form of learning provided for adults. In the U.S. the University of Wisconsin was the first academic institution to offer such programs (1904). standards for Pilates professionals. For more information, visit http://www.pilatesmethodalliance.org. Canyon Ranch Health Resorts Canyon Ranch Health Resorts are award-winning vacation destinations dedicated to healthy living. Guests enjoy a full array of indoor and outdoor fitness activities and classes; luxurious spa and therapeutic body treatments; nutritious gourmet dining; and private consultations and workshops with medical and wellness experts. |
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