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 ...

This quick three-exercise core workout uses principles from Pilates without any of the specialized equipment ( reformer ...

Pilates has taught us that you don't need to invest in expensive equipment to get a great core workout at home. But one simple tool — the humble Pilates ball — may be worth grabbing anyway. A Pilates ...

Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Planks, which have elements of Pilates, yoga, and stretching, require little space. They ...

If you're all about home workouts right now, mix up your routine with a Pilates ball! These mini flexible balls are very affordable and versatile, ranging in price and size. You can get a 9-inch ball ...

Sit on the ball. Place your hands behind your head and walk your feet away, resting your middle back (not your upper back) on the ball. Keep the knees bent at right angles. Exhale and lift your upper ...

If you’ve spent any time in a Pilates mat class, you know the workout’s signature moves—including the hundred, rollups, and sliding lunges—are capable of seriously sculpting your body. That’s because ...

Craig preempts reader doubts about the need for her latest fitness-on-the-ball book with a first chapter called""Why Another Book on Abdominal Conditioning?"" Here, she explains the drawbacks of some ...

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 ...

This week's Trainer of the Month Club session is a 9-minute Pilates for abs and glutes workout which you can do at home, courtesy of Kimmy Kellum. Welcome to Trainer of the Month Club, our brand-new ...

While most of us are just starting to entertain thoughts of sand and surf, Olympic beach volleyball champion Kerri Walsh Jennings has the beach on the brain year-round. She and her new teammate, April ...

Pilates is a low-impact form of exercise that can easily be done at home. Practiced among women of all ages and fitness levels, it's beloved for its ability to improve posture and balance while also ...