When Joseph Pilates developed what he first called Contrology in the early 20th century, there were no dedicated studios or intimidating contraptions. There wasn't even a reformer yet. (That came ...

Which Pilates equipment is best? While you can practice Pilates at home with a mat, it’s not the only piece of equipment worth having. If you’d like to expand into more diverse or complex exercises, ...

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If your New Year's resolution is all about getting fit, you're gonna want to set yourself up for success. While big goals can be hard to hold onto, you can stay on track with your fitness resolutions ...

Weight training is better for building muscle, increasing bone density, and supporting weight loss, while Pilates improves flexibility, core strength, and functional fitness. Pilates is gentler on the ...

Pilates is renowned for its ability to build solid core strength, but some of its best core-boosting exercises can often fly under the radar. Below, Pilates Instructor Lotty Campbell Bird, Founder of ...

As a Pilates instructor of 13 years, I see many first-time students make the same mistakes, from wearing the wrong clothes to ...

Pilates is a fantastic method of exercise for stretching and strengthening that is low-impact and can be done either at the gym or at home. While one of the selling points for Pilates is its ...