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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Whether in the studio or at home, on the reformer or the mat, Pilates is the ultimate workout for strength and flexibility.
Starting position: Lie on your back with knees bent, feet hip-width apart, arms by your sides. Movement: Inhale to prepare.
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.” ...
“Pilates builds muscle while protecting the joints, improves hip and knee stability, and sharpens balance, all of which are ...