Pilates
The latest Pilates breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Fit&Well
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A physical therapist says strengthening this one body part may help alleviate lower back pain
Your lower back may be compensating for weakness elsewhere
By Lou Mudge Published
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"Sometimes I don't hit my targets": This is what a realistic week of strength-building workouts looks like for a Pilates teacher who is short on time
Ashlea McKee's short and sweet Pilates sessions help her stay on track
By Alice Porter Published
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A Pilates instructor shares her top four exercises to improve your shoulder mobility and ease sore shoulder muscles
Combat shoulder discomfort and muscle tightness
By Lou Mudge Published
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Ease your lower back pain in just three moves with this Pilates instructor's beginner-friendly routine
If you spend a lot of time sitting, these stretches can help restore mobility in your back
By Lou Mudge Published
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A Pilates instructor says a resistance band can be as good as a reformer, if you know how to use it—start with these six moves
Develop strength, mobility and coordination with just one tool
By Alice Porter Published
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A Pilates instructor recommends these three moves to improve your core strength and balance
Support your spine with these equipment-free moves
By Lou Mudge Published
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An expert instructor says this is the one type of movement people with back pain should be doing—but few do
Strengthen your lower body with this pull-focused workout
By Alice Porter Published
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I don’t normally strength train on vacation, but this time I did—here’s why and the 20-minute workout I used
It involves my favourite piece of equipment that takes up minimal room in your suitcase
By Alice Porter Published
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A Pilates instructor says these are the three exercises you should be doing regularly to build your glute strength
These are the most effective mat-based exercises for building glute strength
By Lou Mudge Published
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Use it or lose it—a Pilates teacher says this four-move stretching routine will keep your body feeling young as you age
Take five minutes to mobilize your body—your future self will thank you later
By Sam Rider Published
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I’m a ballet dancer and these are three Pilates moves I swear by for toning my legs
pilates Here’s how a few leg exercises helped me build strength and muscle
By Sydney Baker Published
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Five easy Pilates moves to do at home that will keep your back flexible as you age
Try these five exercises to help your spine feel more supple in minutes
By Becks Shepherd Published
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“I’m 72, and these are the three Pilates exercises that I’m using to improve my balance and keep myself injury-free”
A Pilates instructor says these moves will benefit anyone in their 60s and 70s
By Alice Porter Published
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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