Forget sit-ups, crunches, or Russian twists; a Pilates teacher shares his ‘essential’ abs and glutes exercise for beginners.

This quick three-exercise core workout uses principles from Pilates without any of the specialized equipment ( reformer ...

The classical Pilates method targets all areas of the core, not just the abdominal muscles (which are what you might know as ...

Most of us know by now that Pilates can do amazing things for your body. Aside from toning you from head to toe, it also lengthens, promotes flexibility, and gets your heart rate up sans burpees.

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 ...

This Pilates-inspired leg day workout session from the new Pilates x Lift program uses lateral movements to strengthen your ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Friday's Fit Tip demonstrates partners Pilates with WTHR's Anne Marie Tiernon and Lindsey Monroe, a long-time Pilates devotee. Our expert, Susan Holewinski at Indy Pilates Plus, walks ...

Genetics and bone structure, or nature, play a role in how lean your legs are, but the importance of nurture, meaning your habits, activity level, training style, and how many calories you consume ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty images/ Unknown Recently, I crossed over to the not-so-dark side and put down my ...

A strong core, or powerhouse, is the foundation of whole body health. It affects your stability, balance, and posture, facilitating everyday activities like bending down, twisting to grab something, ...

You don’t have to be able to bust out endless pull-ups or even use heavy weights and machines if you’re looking to sculpt a more defined upper body. Pilates takes a more gentle approach, yet studies ...

There are several pilates moves that you can do on the floor, including the side lying series. Maridav - stock.adobe.com Couch potatoes, rejoice: You can get fit while lying down. Even better, side ...