When you think fitness, you might (if you're a certain age) think of Richard Simmons, Jane Fonda, and Jack LaLanne. Well, they're all still in great shape and, of course, on the Internet. Richard (http://www.richard simmons.com) is 56; Jane (http:// www.jane-fonda.net) is 67; Jack (http://www.jacklalanne.com) is 90. They're living proof of the power of fitness when it's practiced wisely and consistently. Since their heyday, the fitness field has experienced an explosion 01 modalities tor those who want to improve their physical condition. Ordinary people can benefit from Pilates, a method that was developed for dancers, and Tai Chi, a Chinese meditative, energy-enhancing movement based on Taoist philosophy. Yoga, with its wide-ranging schools of practice and transformational potential, is experiencing a tremendous surge of popularity in the West. Physically challenged people and those seeking a relaxing path to flexibility can enjoy Ai Chi, sometimes practiced in warm-water-therapy pools.
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