Here’s a question for you: what do you do when it’s January, it’s cold and you don’t want to leave your home to exercise? If social media is anything to go by, you roll out a mat and try out the best ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." An effective and low-impact workout, Pilates has been around for nearly 100 years, but has grown in ...

First things first: try to find a good teacher in your local area. Call the Pilates Foundation and join a beginner’s class. An experienced teacher is essential to help you get a proper introduction to ...

Starting position: Lie on your back with knees bent, feet hip-width apart, arms by your sides. Movement: Inhale to prepare.

Pilates has been around for quite a while – the physical fitness system was developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century! However, if you’ve been hearing about it only recently and wondering ...

As of 2025, there are 5,227 Pilates and yoga studios in the UK. Where I live in south east London, four new Pilates studios have opened in the past month alone, but good news: for those of you not ...

Is Pilates for you? Pilates regulars testify that it strengthens their core, increases flexibility and improves mobility. Jennifer Anniston and David Beckham are fans. But Pilates isn’t the preserve ...

Beginners can absolutely follow a simple and structured Pilates routine and it can be highly beneficial. Pilates focuses on controlled movements, core strength, flexibility, and alignment, making it ...