"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Mat and reformer pilates can both build strength, improve flexibility, and support better posture, but ...

There's a reason celebs are obsessed with the low-impact, core-focused method. Here's how it differs from yoga and barre, ...

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.

Lori Harvey is this generation’s IT girl. There’s no denying that she has a specific look, charm, and charisma that excites the public. Another advantage she has over others is her commitment to ...

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 ...

No workout has a better reputation for firing up your core than Pilates. The super-slow, minuscule movements activate your slow-twitch muscle fibers to build strength. While we don’t all have the ...

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 ...

We're pumped to present our favorite story of the week from our pals at POPSUGAR Fitness! This group of classic Pilates moves, collectively known as the Series of Five, is the perfect addition to any ...

According to a recent survey, Pilates continues to be a popular fitness activity in the United States: 9.5 million people participated in Pilates in 2017 (Lock, 2019). Since its humble beginnings in ...

Mat and reformer pilates can both build strength, improve flexibility, and support better posture, but the one you pick ...