You’ve likely heard of Pilates, which has become such a popular way to exercise these days, but the origins of this exercise practice might surprise you. It was not used as a form of general fitness ...

There's a reason celebs are obsessed with the low-impact, core-focused method. Here's how it differs from yoga and barre, ...

The beauty of Pilates is that you don't have to be free of all joint issues to feel good midworkout. The practice is designed to stabilize and strengthen your knees. So, for people like me — whose ...

Reformer Pilates uses a spring-loaded mat on a sliding carriage to offer both support and resistance, “ultimately making the ...

PILATES SECRETS shows you the Pilates mat techniques as you have never seen them before! The Pilates method is a regimen/series of isometric exercises that simultaneously stretch, strengthen, tone and ...

I'm fully aware of the glute-strengthening benefits of deadlifts — but, to be frank, I'm sick of them. Since I'm nearing fatigue in most of my other go-to exercises, too, I'm turning to Pilates to ...

The gym may be the most obvious place to strengthen your entire body, but it isn’t necessary. Pilates is proof that smart, controlled movements can be just as effective when it comes to developing ...

If you want a low-impact, but effective workout that only requires your body and an exercise mat—then you’re really going to like Pilates. There are a few different types of Pilates you can try, ...

A tough Pilates workout challenges your entire body. But many Pilates exercises you’ll find in a Reformer or mat class also place a big emphasis on your core muscles. That's because the majority of ...

Pilates focuses on controlled movements that target the core muscles. By focusing on exercises that require precision and ...

Before taking part in your very first Pilates class, it may appear as if there’s a lot of kit required. From resistance bands ...