The classical Pilates method targets all areas of the core, not just the abdominal muscles (which are what you might know as ...

When we talk about deep core muscles, we don’t mean a six-pack of rippling muscles. Your deep core refers to a group of muscles sitting deep in the torso that work to stabilize your body. They include ...

If you’re looking to build up your core strength, but are bored of your regular sit-ups, then this three-move Pilates workout could just be what you need to spice things up. Requiring nothing but your ...

The Pilates Reformer provides a low-impact workout that will lengthen and strengthen your entire body — and leave your core ...

In this article, we’ll show how Pilates—especially Pilates on the reformer—helps relax tight muscles, improve mobility, and ...

Sit-ups (where the upper body is lifted completely) and crunches (where only the shoulder blades lift off the ground) are classic abdominal exercises. Photo: Getty Images Sit-ups and crunches are two ...

Tired of teasers and 100s? There are actually more than 600 exercises in Pilates, explains Sylvia Ostrowska, a BASI-trained instructor who recently opened her own small but super-sweet studio, Pilates ...

Pilates has evolved from a rehabilitation method into one of the most celebrated fitness practices worldwide, attracting everyone from busy professionals to elite athletes. This low-impact exercise ...

With Mental Health Awareness Month recognized in May, a fitness expert is sharing the best ways to reduce stress. Kristina Rudzinskaya is a California-based certified Pilates instructor and founder of ...