Pilates
The latest Pilates breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Fit&Well
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I asked a fitness instructor for her top five pelvic floor strengthening exercises—here's what she recommends
All you need is a Pilates ball and these five moves
By Lou Mudge Published
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"Think of movement as an investment in your future self"—a Pilates teacher says these three moves will keep you strong and limber as you age
Improve longevity with this trio of bodyweight exercises
By Becks Shepherd Published
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“Deceptively simple but highly effective”—Pilates instructor recommends beginners try these three glute exercises to build strength and muscle
If you’re just starting to work out, try these moves
By Lou Mudge Published
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Only got 15 minutes to train your core? This Pilates instructor says these are the three moves you should do
Equipment-free moves to strengthen your mid-body
By Lou Mudge Published
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A Pilates instructor says you can strengthen your core and improve posture with this five-minute exercise snack
This easy-at-home routine will boost your balance and stability—all you need is your bodyweight
By Becks Shepherd Published
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I’m a fitness writer who has tried plenty of fancy equipment but I swear by this one thing and it’s currently less than $10 in the Prime Day sales
Pilates sliders are the most space and cost-effective way to build strength and stability
By Alice Porter Published
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Bala Bangles are one of the first things I tell my personal training clients to buy—and they are the cheapest I’ve ever seen right now
If you’ve always wanted some Bala Bangles now’s the time—this is the lowest price I’ve seen them on sale for
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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You don’t need the gym to build core strength, just these five moves and a Pilates ball
This circuit will fire up your core
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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I asked a veteran Pilates teacher for her top three exercises for a stronger lower body—here’s what she recommends
Lower-body strength is vital for balance and stability
By Lou Mudge Published
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This space-saving home Pilates reformer costs less than $200—these are my honest thoughts on whether it’s worth it
Looking for an affordable alternative to studio classes? Try this
By Alice Porter Published
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A Pilates instructor recommends making this one simple change to your workouts if you're trying to build muscle
Need to ramp up the challenge of your Pilates session? Try this
By Alice Porter Published
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Give the biggest muscle in your body the workout it deserves with this Pilates instructor’s top three butt-strengthening exercises
Train your gluteus maximus to improve your balance and stability, and futureproof your lower body
By Lou Mudge Published
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I asked a Pilates instructor what her favorite exercise is for lower back pain—here is the move she swears by
One simple move that can ease away tightness and tension
By Becks Shepherd Published
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A Pilates instructor says these three moves will help you build strength and improve your fitness without equipment
Her method helps you boost your metabolism and tone your muscles in one session
By Alice Porter Published
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Is sitting damaging your hip mobility? Here are five ways to assess your hip mobility and five exercises to improve your range of motion
How to identify a lack of mobility and what to do to improve it
By Lou Mudge Published
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I swapped lifting heavy weights for this Pilates dumbbell routine and the results surprised me
If all you have is light weights, try this
By Alice Porter Published
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A Pilates instructor says you’ll improve how you move if you practice these two types of stretches
The best mobility routines include static and dynamic stretching—here’s a routine that features both
By Lou Mudge Published
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Do your shoulders slouch forward? This Pilates teacher’s five-exercise routine will improve posture, release tension in your chest and strengthen your upper back
This easy at-home routine releases tension and builds strength and stability
By Ciara McGinley Published
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I did 10 minutes of Pilates every day for a month and I was surprised how effective it was for my back pain
And my core strength is better than ever
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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If you don’t like crunches but want to get a stronger core this one fitness tool can help
The Pilates ring is a great way to target your deep core
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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A Pilates instructor recommends these five exercises to combat hip flexor tightness
Tight hip flexors can be a pain—here’s how a Pilates instructor recommends you soothe them
By Lou Mudge Published
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I'm a Pilates teacher and this is the essential four-move wall workout I recommend for beginners
By Daniela Borodin Published
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A Pilates instructor uses this 10-minute routine to stretch the whole body and activate deep core muscles
Gently stretch your whole body while targeting those hard to reach muscles
By Lou Mudge Published
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This is the five-minute routine that finally got rid of the constant pain in a Pilates instructor’s arm
How a Pilates instructor went from living with constant discomfort to being pain-free in six months
By Alice Porter Published
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The simple exercise everyone over the age of 60 should try to reduce your risk of falls and improve your balance
A Pilates instructor says strengthening your toes is essential
By Alice Porter Published
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A Pilates instructor recommends these three exercises to make your body feel better after a day of sitting
If you feel achy and stiff at the end of the day, try these quick stretches
By Lou Mudge Published
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This underrated piece of equipment might be the best way to strengthen your core, according to a Pilates instructor
Forget sit-ups—this 20-minute Pilates ankle weights workout is the best way to build core strength
By Alice Porter Published
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A Pilates instructor says this ballet-inspired workout will help you develop the balance, strength and flexibility of a dancer—I put it to the test
A Pilates instructor and former ballerina has launched a new workout series that will help you improve your strength, mobility and posture
By Alice Porter Published
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You don’t need expensive studio classes to strengthen your core—just this one affordable piece of equipment, according to a Pilates instructor
Forget reformer Pilates and try this instead
By Alice Porter Published