If you’re a regular Pilates-goer, you’ll know there are some moves that you love to hate. The ones that spark a groan when your instructor says they’re up next, but which leave you feeling powerful ...

Working out doesn't need to mean lifting weights or sprinting. If you prefer a more relaxed approach to strengthening your body, why not try this Pilates routine? It uses four core strengthening ...

This 25 minute Pilates basics for beginners video will help you master standard moves so you can work up to more advanced exercises. Practitioners know that most Pilates exercises, big or small, work ...

Jessica Biel’s workout routine is a 6-move masterclass in building sustainable strength without the grind. Focusing on joint-friendly exercises, progressive overload, and core stability, her fitness ...

Pilates has become the go-to workout for building functional strength and flexibility while being gentle on your joints. In particular, "Core engagement and strengthening are fundamental parts of any ...

Reformer Pilates uses a sliding platform and springs to deliver a full-body, low impact workout that builds strength, balance, and flexibility. Pilates is a low impact method of exercise that focuses ...

A strong core, or powerhouse, is the foundation of whole body health. It affects your stability, balance, and posture, facilitating everyday activities like bending down, twisting to grab something, ...

Many people are shocked to find out that prior to becoming a Pilates instructor, I had major back issues. In fact, Pilates helped to fix my back pain! While this isn’t always the answer for everyone, ...

Both Pilates and yoga are low-impact exercises, but there is one important difference. When practicing yoga, you typically adopt a position and hold it, or flow into a different position. In Pilates, ...

Learn the ins and outs of Pilates with this easy-to-follow 20-minute beginner Pilates workout led by Chloe de Winter of Go Chlo Pilates. The real benefits of Pilates—and what makes it different from ...

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If you are a woman in your 40s, you already know how important it is to stay active and maintain physical health to keep your mobility, strength, and flexibility in check. Wall Pilates offers a ...