If you haven’t tried the terrific exercise method known as Pilates, click here to find centers all over the country celebrating National Pilates Day this May 5th. Many classes are free. Click here to learn more about the yoga-tinged technique that will tone your abs like virtually no other. And here’s an interesting list of founder Joe Pilates’ earliest students.

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