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

We're kicking off our six-part beginner mat pilates challenge with a core building workout, lead by our instructors Emilie Battle and Zachary Bergfelt. Complete with foundational core movements, this ...

If you want a low-impact, but effective workout that only requires your body and an exercise mat—then you’re really going to like Pilates. There are a few different types of Pilates you can try, ...

Pilates is all the rage – and for good reason. Not only can it deliver a powerful full-body workout and build solid core strength, it’s also excellent for improving posture and even melting away ...

In the third edition of our six-part beginner mat pilates challenge, instructors Emilie Battle and Zachary Bergfelt lead us through a 20-minute workout focusing on the arms and abdominal muscles.

Two Pilates pros explain everything you need to know about doing Pilates for beginners at home, including the quipment to get plus which workouts to try. Despite its reputation for being a slow, ...

Pilates was created in the 1920s in New York City by Joseph Pilates and many of its exercises were originally used to help World War I patients rehabilitate injuries. Today, Pilates is used more for ...

Start light and focus on proper form - compound exercises like squats, rows, and push-ups are ideal. Schedule rest days to ...

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

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Despite being a low-impact workout modality that's been around for years, Pilates seems to be hotter than ...

Is Pilates for you? Pilates regulars testify that it strengthens their core, increases flexibility and improves mobility. Jennifer Anniston and David Beckham are fans. But Pilates isn’t the preserve ...

Pilates is the new buzzword, as some people like to say. But it’s far more than a passing fitness trend. Unlike many workouts that focus on burning calories or building muscle in isolation, Pilates is ...