A strong core is more than just an aesthetic goal; it's essential for enhancing athletic performance, supporting lower back health, and improving posture. While we've previously highlighted some of ...

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 ...

Pilates has become the go-to workout for building functional strength and flexibility while being gentle on your joints. In particular, "Core engagement and strengthening are fundamental parts of any ...

Pilates offers several exercises that not only engage the core muscles but also work and shape the glutes. Photo: GettyImages/dimid_86 Deadlifts or squats are optimal for training the glute muscles, ...

It's no secret that Pilates is having its moment in the sun. Beloved by the likes of Harry Styles, Miley Cyrus, and Madonna (and believe us, there are plenty more celebrities who rave about the ...

Starting position: Lie on your back with knees bent, feet hip-width apart, arms by your sides. Movement: Inhale to prepare.

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) ...

Here's your regular reminder that, when it comes to workouts, low-impact does not always equal easy. If you need proof, just try a Pilates workout. One swift bodyweight flow or teaser series later, ...

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

Both Pilates and yoga are low-impact exercises, but there is one important difference. When practicing yoga, you typically adopt a position and hold it, or flow into a different position. In Pilates, ...

A pilates ring is a tool that you can incorporate into your normal pilates exercise routine. It’s circular in shape and should be both flexible and lightweight. You can use them both at home and 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 ...