Most people know Pilates for its remarkable effect on core strength, but one of its most important, and often overlooked, ...

Strengthen and lengthen your whole body with a five-move Pilates routine.

In my free time I enjoy cooking, going for a scenic run, hitting the weight room, or watching a documentary. I am a former ...

It wasn’t always a trendy workout class—Pilates is an exercise method founded in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates as a way to elongate, strengthen, and restore the body with intentional ...

Reformer Pilates is a type of Pilates that uses a piece of equipment called a reformer, which typically has a moving platform on tracks. Some types of reformers may have ropes and pulleys to add ...

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Though well-versed in the benefits of reformer Pilates – increased mobility, a tightened core and deeper mind-body connection to name a few – it's not a mainstay in my workout routine. Instead, for ...

There is something my Pilates teacher says when I’m on the brink of giving up. My class will be in the middle of an inner thigh circuit, having done what feels like hundreds of micro squat “pulses.” ...

As a Functional Golf Specialist and Pilates instructor who happens to be married to a PGA golf pro, I’ve helped thousands of golfers achieve their golf fitness goals. My husband Steve always says that ...

Both mat and reformer Pilates offer similar benefits, such as improving your strength and mobility. The type that’s best for you depends on factors like your experience and preference. The German ...