Reformer Pilates is a notoriously difficult version of the exercise that's already know to be one of the toughest workouts out there. In fact, when TODAY's Craig Melvin tried reformer Pilates, it ...
Class 4 of our six-part beginner mat pilates challenge is here with instructors Emilie Battle and Zachary Bergfelt leading us through a 20-minute workout targeting the core and leg muscles. If you're ...
It’s been 25 years since I last did a Pilates class, and now I’m remembering why I strayed for so long. The movements are ...
Starting position: Lie on your back with knees bent, feet hip-width apart, arms by your sides. Movement: Inhale to prepare.
When certified Pilates trainer and owner of Speir Pilates Andrea Speir takes her clients through a Pilates mat workout, they tend to agree on the same thing: they're way harder than reformer workouts.
Whenever the lie-down-on-your-side portion of a Pilates mat class comes around, I always breathe a sigh of relief. Even though I know moves like clamshells and leg lifts will leave my glutes and inner ...
I'm fully aware of the glute-strengthening benefits of deadlifts — but, to be frank, I'm sick of them. Since I'm nearing fatigue in most of my other go-to exercises, too, I'm turning to Pilates to ...
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 ...
Strengthening the core is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your body. The core muscles connect the upper and lower limbs, so maintaining strength in that region is vital for everyday ...
Whether in the studio or at home, on the reformer or the mat, Pilates is the ultimate workout for strength and flexibility.
Pilates emphasises on core stability, precise breathing, and mindful movements, which makes it ideal for those over 60 facing ...