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 ...

With Mental Health Awareness Month recognized in May, a fitness expert is sharing the best ways to reduce stress. Kristina Rudzinskaya is a California-based certified Pilates instructor and founder of ...

Pilates is a low-intensity form of exercise that emphasizes strength, flexibility, and breathwork. Benefits of Pilates include reduced back pain, better sleep, and lower stress levels. You can ...

Pilates core exercises are fantastic for developing a strong and stable core. They not only work the superficial muscles (think: six-pack abs), but also the deep stabilizing muscles, which can lead to ...

Expect perks like improved mobility, posture, and even muscle mass.

I bought into the fad eight months ago—and I feel stronger than ever.

Pilates has transformed from a niche exercise method into a mainstream fitness phenomenon, particularly among younger demographics through social media platforms like TikTok. The pandemic’s shift to ...

Reformer Pilates is one of the world’s most popular workouts. After completing 100 classes, one woman shares the real ...

Practitioners have developed several variations of Pilates, including reformer and mat Pilates. Both forms aim to achieve similar goals, but they differ in several ways, including the level of ...

At first glance, Pilates looks easy. At least, that’s what I remember thinking in my early 20s when I signed up for a class. You get to lie down, I thought. How hard could it be? The answer to that ...

Whether you're a runner, lifter, or somewhere in between, the modalities have their pros and cons.