No crunches or planks — I use this dynamic Pilates exercise to build deep core strength, while also working on my shoulder and hip mobility

Move over crunches, there’s a Pilates exercise that gets far more rewards in the same amount of time. I’m a fitness editor ...

Yoga and Pilates are the ultimate cross-training duo – here’s how they can make you a better runner

Both yoga and Pilates build strength and improve flexibility, but is one better than the other? This is what you need to know ...

I use this dynamic Pilates exercise to build deep core strength

Here's how to do the pilates double leg stretch ...

Not crunches or planks — these are the 3 weighted Pilates exercises I use weekly to sculpt and strengthen my core

I’ve been practicing Pilates for the past decade, and I credit it with getting me to the start line of the six marathons I’ve ...

3 weighted Pilates exercises I use weekly to sculpt and strengthen my core

3 weighted Pilates exercises I use weekly to sculpt and strengthen my core ...
Fit&Well

No equipment? This beginner-friendly workout slows things down to help you build strength without weights

A slower tempo increases the time your muscles are under tension, which makes the exercise harder—building strength, muscle ...
Fit&Well

Park the planks—a Pilates instructor says these five core exercises should replace your old routine in 2026

Popular core exercises like planks can be a valuable part of your routine. But Brittani Johnson, a certified Pilates ...
Woman & Home

Forget squats and clamshells - the hip airplane was the exercise that boosted my mobility, strength, and balance

Popular in the States, the hip airplane is a single-leg exercise that works wonders for runners, Pilates lovers, and ...
Healthline

Pilates for Chronic Back Pain: 5 Exercises to Try

Discover how Pilates can gently strengthen your core, improve spinal alignment, and ease chronic lower back pain through targeted, low impact movement. Chronic lower back pain can make everyday ...
The New York Times

5 Workouts for Complete Beginners

Looking for a new fitness routine this January? Start here. Credit...Janelle Jones for The New York Times Supported by By Erik Vance Each week this January, the Well team will suggest a program of ...