Largest Pilates class-world record set by Can-Fit-Pro and Stott Pilates

 TORONTO, Canada -- A total of 623 fitness enthusiasts of all ages and abilities, led by Moira Merrithew, co-founder of  Stott Pilates , gathered at the Toronto Convention Centre, to participate in a Pilates class-setting the world record for the Largest Pilates class .
      "The creation of a new world record is an exciting way to celebrate the milestone of our 20th anniversary," said Lindsay G. Merrithew, president and CEO of Stott Pilates .
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    "Pilates beginners and veterans alike will love this once-in-a-lifetime experience to create fitness history."

 The World’s Largest Pilates Class was held in celebration of Can-Fit-Pro ’s 15th and Stott Pilates ’ 20th anniversaries. Pilates is a rapidly-growing fitness activity with more than 10.7 million people in North America participating in some form of Pilates, according to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association.

Stott Pilates , a subsidiary of the Merrithew Corporation, is a full-service organization that provides high-caliber Pilates education, videos and equipment worldwide. Founded in Toronto in 1988 by Lindsay G. Merrithew and Moira Merrithew, the company’s mission is to promote the benefits of mind-body fitness across the globe.

Can-Fit-Pro is the largest provider of education in the Canadian fitness industry. Can-Fit-Pro members include some of the world's most renowned fitness professionals, health club operators, industry suppliers, and fitness consumers.

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

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