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Parkland Pilates Event to Launch Free Pilates in Public Schools Initiative
GET INVOLVED FOR THE SAKE OF THE KIDS!

Coral Springs, Florida - Parkland Pilates is hosting an open house on Saturday, May 6, 2006, 12-4 PM, in order to raise awareness of the nation's increasing inactivity. All donations raised by Parkland Pilates this day will support the new ground-breaking exercise initiative called "Healthy Movement for Life" to bring free Pilates exercise classes to children in public schools.

More than a third of young people in grades 9-12 do not regularly engage in vigorous physical activity, according to the Center for Disease Control. Studies have found that a short Pilates exercise routine once a week not only improved the children's physical fitness, but also resulted in increased mental focus and productivity in the classroom.

Through "Healthy Movement for Life," Parkland Pilates will help realize Joseph and Clara Pilates' dream that children learn to exercise using Joe's ideas and concepts. The program will be part of a public outreach initiative as 501(c) 3 public charity.

Fran Perel, owner and certified Pilates instructor, plans to voluntarily teach Pilates in soon-to-be named Coral Springs and Parkland schools. Fran believes by taking part in this innovative and sensible approach to health and well-being, she can have a profound impact on the youth of America. Pilates can help kids learn to love and care for their bodies, and grow into happy, healthy, balanced adults.

Parkland Pilates is hosting this exciting event and playing an important part in the movement to change the direction of the nation's health in the most important way possible: the education of parents. We hope to enable them to pass their knowledge and experience on to their children and function as role models. By attending our Open House, adult visitors to the studio will be able to get involved for the sake of the kids and take part in free Pilates mat classes (pre-registration required), free Pilates demonstrations and lectures, free snacks, refreshments and gifts.

Joseph Pilates said, "Physical fitness is the first requsite of happiness." Joseph believed Pilates was "the foundation of an overall healthy lifestyle and its principals should be incorporated as early as possible, so that they become a natural part of everyday function."

For pre-registration and information:

Fran Perel, owner of Parkland Pilates
E-mail: fran@parklandpilates.com
Phone: (954) 227-7878