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Article: Move over, Pilates: Gyrotonic is here to tone, strengthen and inspire.(Health)
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- The Register Guard (Eugene, OR)
- Article date:
- August 13, 2006
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Byline: Lewis Taylor The Register-Guard
GYROTONIC What is it?: A circular exercise movement system. Gyro, as it's sometimes called, is usually performed under the supervision of a certified trainer. Most exercises are done on a wooden tower that provides support and resistance with weights, pulleys, hand wheels and straps.
History: Developed by former dancer Juliu Horvath in the 1980s, the system draws upon dance, yoga, swimming and other disciplines.
Who's doing it: Movement Studio at the Downtown Athletic Club (club membership not required), 980 Willamette St. (484-4011, Ext 261); The Pilates Center, 1680 Willamette (465-1680); Kinesphere at ...