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Watch this conversation on YouTube.

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Watch this conversation on YouTube.

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Discover more from Live &amp; Well on social.
Watch this conversation on YouTube.
For more stories, expert insights, and guidance on living well, visit latimes.com/live-well


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Liana breaks down the difference between reformer and mat Pilates, how often the practice should be done to see results, and why consistency matters more than intensity.

Discover more from Live &amp; Well on social.
Watch this conversation on YouTube.
For more stories, expert insights, and guidance on living well, visit latimes.com/live-well


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