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A Pilates devotee who has been at it for six decades

By COELI CARR/NEW YORK Monday, Jul. 12, 2004

Romana Kryzanowska weaves her way through Drago's Gym in midtown Manhattan like a mother hen, tending to her clients, teachers and apprentice instructors. The setting could be just about any well-appointed Pilates studio. What's unique is Kryzanowska, a pint-size dynamo who has taught Pilates for the past six decades and who has just re-leased a four-volume DVD called Romana's Pilates. "I'm old, but I don't feel old," says Kryzanowska, who turned 81 on June 30.

From the Jul. 19, 2004 issue of TIME magazine, an interesting piece about Romana Kryzanowska and Romana's Pilates.The article...

Pilates bandwagon growing for good reason

Dr. Payan House Calls

Ten years ago, the term Pilates Exercise evoked images of unnatural positions performed by contortionists to all but the 5,000 people who participated. Today, more than seven million Americans have joined the Pilates bandwagon.

Posted on Thu, Jul. 15, A short but concise praise and description of the benefits of Pilates as a rehabilitative and preventive method.The article...