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Broadway’s artistic workforce can benefit from Pilates. It’s the perfect exercise for actors and dancers who prefer slow, graceful movements as opposed to the jumpy, jerky motions of aerobics and the repetitive, mechanical moves of strength training. The fluid moves resemble dance, developing the kinaesthetic sense and coordination needed for achieving stage presence. Pilates corrects the posture, giving artistes a more powerful stance. It relies on stretching, making the artiste flexible. Its focus on breathing and precision of movement gives the artiste a greater sense of space and a higher comfort level with the body. Traditional gym workouts focus on specific body parts and muscle groups at a time, producing bulky muscles in these areas. While Pilates works on the whole body, so the Pilates practitioner develops body strength while achieving a sleek, balanced look that works well for the performing artist. Try Pilates NYC artistes’ preferred exercise.