Medically reviewed by Katrina Carter, DPT Key Takeaways You can do Pilates at home without an instructor. Being consistent is ...

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 ...

"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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

We're kicking off our six-part beginner mat pilates challenge with a core building workout, lead by our instructors Emilie Battle and Zachary Bergfelt. Complete with foundational core movements, this ...

Don’t enjoy crunches? Well, we’ve got some good news, you don’t actually need to do them. There are plenty of other exercises out there that won’t just fire up your abdominal muscles, but your entire ...

If January has you feeling frazzled rather than fired up, somatic Pilates offers a refreshing approach to movement. Instead ...

Pilates strengthens neglected postural muscles and promotes body awareness. It helps correct imbalances caused by long hours ...

Start on all fours. Extend your right arm in front of you and your left leg behind, actively reaching in opposite directions.