Pilates

What better way to celebrate the new year than by commemorating some of the most exciting advancements in health and fitness? In honor of Shape magazine’s 30th birthday, Shape’s Bahar Takhtehchian shares some tried and true beauty, health...

It is said that when it comes to exercise, you get out what you put in. And for some women in Howard County, 20 minutes on the treadmill simply doesn’t produce satisfactory returns. For these women, a workout means attacking a giant tire with a...

"Maybe you love to eat but hate to exercise," Jim Karas proposes. For most of us, that about sums it up. Karas wants to help you get over the exercise part of that equation. "The biggest hurdle you will ever face in losing weight isn't sticking to a...

Open house The Kinetics Dance Theatre will hold an open house for fall registration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at 3280 Pine Orchard Lane in Ellicott City. Visitors can take sample classes, observe an open rehearsal, consult with teachers...

Share your good news and events with the community. Contact Laurel Leader editorial assistant Pat Farmer, paf1@patuxent.com, or phone and fax 410-332-6653. Central Maryland Chorale — First rehearsal of season, Mon., Aug. 22, 7:30-9:30 p.m.,...

Activity Pals For single seniors. Get together with others to attend events, shop, go sightseeing, dine out and more. 301-596-6385. The Bain Center 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. 410-313-7213. •Another Way to See It Laughter Club. Mondays, 9 a....

Go ahead and bang a drum, hang from the curtains and spin that hula hoop. Area gym instructors say it's good for you, even if you don't realize it. The unconventional workouts are part of a movement to keep the masses focused on their fitness by...

Steps away from the Magnificent Mile sits the Affinia Chicago, but that's not the most attractive trait of this boutique hotel. What's impressive is that the Affinia has all the hot-button amenities you would look for in a downtown hotel — a rooftop...

It's always those 10 final pounds that appear to be the hardest to quash. But if you cut just 100 calories a day from your diet—or burn 100 extra calories—you can lose those 10 pounds in one year. The best part: You won't have to diet or...

The Aberdeen Family YMCA is offering a Stott Pilates program this month. The session begins Tuesday and continues through Oct. 7. Schedule: ·6-6:45 a.m., essential level, Mondays and Wednesdays. ·8:15-9 a.m. (beginner), Mondays and...

Each week we tell viewers what they can get for free. This week's free list: 1) Free Pilates class 2) SummerStage: performances by Jagged Edge, Avant, and Melanie Fiona FREE PILATES REFORMER CLASSES (DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS, SMART WORKOUT...

Like many people, Lisa Pliner works out to burn stress, stay healthy and look good. But as a shoe designer, exercise also provides respite from the creative process. She says she'll work on a design then take a break, letting the design "talk" to her as...