With the days getting longer and the weather getting warmer, you may already be thinking about your summer body, and if you’re like many people, getting fit will be at the top of the list. From yoga ...

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.

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, ...

Working on your core strength can transform how your body moves. That's because the core is involved in almost every movement our body makes, whether that's sitting and standing, or doing exercises ...

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 ...

It’s not hard to understand why Pilates is so popular. It offers a host of benefits from improved core strength and flexibility to better posture and balance. It’s also great for joint health and ...

Pilates is well-known for its core-strengthening benefits as the movements are primarily designed to target these muscles and (despite sample sizes often being small), studies show this too. One study ...

Whether you're starting to explore Pilates for the first time thanks to its trending status on socials or have already been obsessed for years, there's no denying that both at-home and in-studio ...

Your eyes open to bright sunlight streaming through the window and birds chirping outside. You can’t wait to get out of bed. Except you can’t—because of that dang stiff back. Back pain can stem from a ...

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 ...

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 ...