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 ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images After taking a class with a friend just over a year ago, Pilates has been a ...

No workout has a better reputation for firing up your core than Pilates. The super-slow, minuscule movements activate your slow-twitch muscle fibers to build strength. While we don’t all have the ...

I had the pleasure of attending my first reformer Pilates class a couple of weeks ago and discovered a multitude of novel ways to strengthen my core. One in particular left its mark on me—the ...

For those without access to Reformer Pilates, replace the reformer bed with a foam roller and sculpt stronger core muscles from the comfort of your home. Now is the time to invest in one of the best ...

The lower abs can be hard to target... unless you have some great Pilates exercises on hand. This 11-minute lower abs Pilates workout is a must-try. The lower abs can be a notoriously tricky area to ...

Lori Harvey is this generation’s IT girl. There’s no denying that she has a specific look, charm, and charisma that excites the public. Another advantage she has over others is her commitment to ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? It's unclear exactly how many reps Jessica did of this epic Pilates sequence, ...

Pilates is quickly becoming the next big thing in the world of fitness. While YouTubers like Cassey Ho popularised the exercise by forming a channel (Blogilates) and even an athleisure brand (POPFLEX) ...

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 ...

According to a recent survey, Pilates continues to be a popular fitness activity in the United States: 9.5 million people participated in Pilates in 2017 (Lock, 2019). Since its humble beginnings in ...

Although Pilates (Pilates & Miller, 1998) created his mat work so that we would not need to join a gym or purchase expensive equipment, he also developed some specific equipment to support his system.