Medically reviewed by Katrina Carter, DPT Key Takeaways You can do Pilates at home without an instructor. Being consistent is ...

A strong core isn’t about aesthetics—it’s the foundation for a healthy spine, confident movement, and lifelong mobility.

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 ...

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

Over the past two decades, I’d replaced workouts that brought me joy with a “no pain, no gain” approach. Running became one of my go-tos—not because I liked it, but because I told myself I had to do ...

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 ...

If January has you feeling frazzled rather than fired up, somatic Pilates offers a refreshing approach to movement. Instead ...

Arm day, leg day, ab day—these are the familiar pillars of strength training. But what about lower back day? Our lower backs are often overlooked, yet they're a crucial part of fitness. Many of us ...

Pilates is a low-intensity muscle-strengthening workout, making it ideal for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). “People who are in pain, who are dealing with immobility issues from rheumatoid ...