Pilates beginners can rejoice — this short 30-minute Pilates workout strengthens the core muscles and hips without requiring weights. Although Reformer Pilates packs plenty of health benefits, mat ...

Toe taps are a great way to tone the hard-to-hit lower abs. For a strong and stable core, I recommend that my clients do Pilates exercises. I myself used Pilates to cure my chronic back pain, and ...

In the third edition of our six-part beginner mat pilates challenge, instructors Emilie Battle and Zachary Bergfelt lead us through a 20-minute workout focusing on the arms and abdominal muscles.

Pilates is great for strengthening your deep core muscles, which have the important job of protecting your spine and stabilizing your body during movement. However, if practiced in a studio, Pilates ...

Keeping up with the latest fitness trends can be—let’s be real here—a lot. Take a scroll through Instagram or TikTok, and you’ll probably see an entertaining, albeit slightly intimidating, feed of ...

Our reporters have teamed up with fitness experts to design dozens of routines. Try something new — and build an exercise ...

De Winter says this 15-minute routine is perfect for newbies, people who want a refresher, or anyone craving a low-key Pilates workout to get your week going. So, if you are part of the former group, ...

Pilates is a low impact form of exercise that has movement options for people of all abilities. Beginners can practice with just a mat at home or a studio, as well as use tools like a reformer.

If you don’t have the space or money for a big Pilates reformer, these props and accessories are just as good.

No matter your fitness level or the style of workout you're doing, a huge component of a proper training philosophy focuses on the core. The core is the foundation of movement, and without a strong ...

Pilates is a low-intensity form of exercise that emphasizes strength, flexibility, and breathwork. Benefits of Pilates include reduced back pain, better sleep, and lower stress levels. You can ...

Pilates core exercises are fantastic for developing a strong and stable core. They not only work the superficial muscles (think: six-pack abs), but also the deep stabilizing muscles, which can lead to ...