Not squats or lunges — this is the simple Pilates exercise I use to build functional strength in my quads, hip flexors and deep core

If you have tight hip flexors from extended time sitting down or repetitive exercise like cycling and running, this move is a ...

'Undesk' your hips and build functional strength with this 3-move Pilates glute workout

A Pilates instructor shares three Pilates exercises you can do to build stronger glutes and open your hips after a long day ...
Cosmopolitan

Want a Pilates body like Vanessa Hudgens?

Wowzer! Our jaw was on the floor when we witnessed these pics of actress Vanessa Hudgens doing a reformer Pilates class in LA. Those teeny tiny shorts reveal just how incredible the exercise is for ...
Business Insider

I've been doing Pilates for over 20 years. I loved the workout as a teenager, but it's been even more impactful at 41.

I've been doing Pilates exercises for 20 years and love how it's strengthened my core and glutes. I returned to Pilates workouts after having each of my kids and a knee surgery. As a former ballerina, ...
Everyday Health on MSN

Pilates is everywhere – here’s everything you need to do it at home too

If you don’t have the money or time for expensive Pilates classes, build your own studio at home with gear we’ve tested and trust.

According to a Pilates teacher, this is the one move every beginner should learn for a strong, stable core

As a Pilates beginner, you might be wondering which are the best exercises to build core strength, especially if you're new ...
USA Today

Working Out from Home: Pilates is a whole-body workout -- and not as intimidating as it looks

Part 23 of USA TODAY's Working Out From Home (#WOFH) series focuses on Pilates. Sign up for Good Sports, our weekly newsletter that will bring you more home workout tips and the best stories of the ...
NBC News

Everything you need for mat and reformer Pilates, according to expert instructors

As far as full-body workouts go, Pilates is one of the most effective low-impact options you can do. It’s a challenging activity that involves strength training and stretching, and it’s ...
Indiatimes

Pilates beyond body types

Today’s fitness conversation is shifting away from aesthetics to inclusivity. Kirsten has spent two decades proving that Pilates works across all body types and life stages - from teenagers and new ...
NBC News

The best at-home Pilates reformers, according to experts

If you’re looking to add some strength-training exercises to your workout routine this year, Pilates — specifically reformer Pilates — is a great option to explore. The full-body exercise, which was ...
Forbes

When A Soccer Injury Led Her To Pilates Classes, This Former College Athlete Got Hooked. Now Her Passion Is Fueling A Fast-Growing Fitness Brand.

When Lyndsey Meade was injured playing soccer in college, a Pilates-inspired workout helped her heal. Inspired by that experience, she earned a certification to teach mat Pilates and began teaching ...
Slate

Pilates Won’t Give You a “Pilates Body”

This is an installment of Good Fit, a column about exercise. I had an eating disorder relapse in 2017. My 20s were drawing to a close, and I regressed, spending time on proAna forums, crying in ...