Toe taps are a great way to tone the hard-to-hit lower abs. For a strong and stable core, I recommend that my clients do Pilates exercises. I myself used Pilates to cure my chronic back pain, and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." An effective and low-impact workout, Pilates has been around for nearly 100 years, but has grown in ...

Pilates will make you feel the burn, even if you're in great shape. That's because many other forms of exercise do not engage the deep core muscles in the same way that Pilates does. A good class ...

It’s not hard to understand why Pilates is so popular. It offers a host of benefits from improved core strength and flexibility to better posture and balance. It’s also great for joint health and ...

Daily movement doesn’t need to be long or complicated to be effective. Just five minutes of mindful Pilates-based exercise ...

Pilates for beginners — is that an oxymoron? Not at all. Pilates isn't just for fitness fiends. Pilates is an accessible way to build strength in your core muscles for better posture, balance and ...

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 ...

If you don’t have the space or money for a big Pilates reformer, these props and accessories are just as good.

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 ...