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W hat A re Y oga and P ilates ? Chapter One

D ifferent people choose different ways to get fit. Some train for 5Ks and marathons. Other people join sports teams, hav- ing fun and getting fit along the way. Still other people join gyms; they lift weights to build strength and work out on the elliptical machines. Yoga and Pilates are two more ways to get fit. Both are systems of movements that increase flexibility and strength. Anyone can practice yoga and Pilates for fitness, and both are great ways to exercise.

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