You don't need a reformer to benefit from a Pilates workout; just try these six bodyweight exercises for core strength.

When we talk about deep core muscles, we don’t mean a six-pack of rippling muscles. Your deep core refers to a group of muscles sitting deep in the torso that work to stabilize your body. They include ...

If you’re looking to build up your core strength, but are bored of your regular sit-ups, then this three-move Pilates workout could just be what you need to spice things up. Requiring nothing but your ...

Top five Pilates exercises for building muscle, according to a physiotherapist - Think Pilates and gains are incompatible?

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Hitting the gym hard but still not seeing the gains you’re after? It might not be about how much time you’re putting in, but what kind of exercises you’re doing. Fitness coach Laura Wilson says the ...

Aching knees are surprisingly common. While you may be tempted to hang out on the couch if one or both of your knees hurt, exercise — Pilates in particular — may be a much better option. It all ...

There are several pilates moves that you can do on the floor, including the side lying series. Maridav - stock.adobe.com Couch potatoes, rejoice: You can get fit while lying down. Even better, side ...

Instructors share their best advice for beginners. By Anna Maltby Scrolling through certain corners of Instagram may lead you to believe that Pilates is not only a workout but also a lifestyle, one ...

Reformer Pilates is a specialized workout that uses a machine called the reformer to add resistance to traditional Pilates exercises. The reformer consists of a carriage (the main portion) that moves ...

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 1961: Joe Pilates, Inventor, physical fitness guru and founder of the Pilates exercise method instructs a client on the Cadillac and works her through an exercise routine in his 8th ...