A show providing viewers a glimpse of Pilates, one of the fastest growing fitness trends in America today. Let this program ignite your interest in how to condition your body with alignment and balance in mind. Pilates is the ultimate "core" workout. Caution: Viewers new to Pilates are strongly advised to watch the show, and not do the exercises until they receive clearance from their physicians and become familiar with Pilates safety principles. Recommended preparation: group Pilates classes in the area and/or Pilates Essentials, the interactive at-home Pilates tutorial written and produced by the show's host, a certified Pilates instructor.

About the host:

Janice Maida is the creator and producer of RCTV's Body Quest Pilates Show. She holds multiple certifications in Pilates and teaches regularly in the Reston area for both groups and individuals. She is a contributing partner of Get Fit Reston! and provides posture advice through the Get Fit Reston! page on Backfence.com. Ms. Maida wants to make Pilates concepts about posture and core conditioning accessible to the general public through her show. She hopes the shows inspires viewers to rediscover fitness through Pilates.