Pilates
The latest Pilates breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Fit&Well
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Make gentle Pilates part of your everyday with this 10-minute active recovery sessionTake a break from sitting and keep your muscles feeling supple with this gentle movement break
By Alice Porter Published
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The five best Pilates moves for developing strength and mobility as a complete beginnerA 10-minute routine ideal for people who are new to exercise
By Alice Porter Published
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“I want to be like that when I’m older”—Les Mills presenter Summer Bradley on being inspired to train for the long termA 26-year-old Les Mills instructor reveals how she’s training now to have a stronger body later in life
By Sam Rider Published
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Build full-body strength and improve your alignment with this four-exercise Pilates-inspired weights workoutTake your home Pilates practice to the next level by adding weights
By Alice Porter Published
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Want a leg workout without squats? Try this five-move Pilates sequence at homeExpect stronger quads, hamstrings and glutes
By Lucy Gornall Published
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An instructor says these are her favorite standing Pilates moves for anyone who struggles to exercise on the floorBoost your core strength and mobility with these equipment-free moves
By Lucy Gornall Published
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Build core strength with this no-equipment 10-minute beginner-friendly Pilates workoutThe mindful breathing may help relieve stress, too
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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The one mistake nearly everyone makes when they start Pilates—and how to avoid itDon't jeopardize your long-term Pilates journey
By Katie Sims Published
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Five Pilates moves for women over 60 who want to build strength and correct their postureBring your body into balance with this short routine
By Alice Porter Published
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I asked a Pilates instructor for the best exercises to strengthen your deep core—these were her top fourEquipment-free moves that will help you get stronger
By Katie Sims Published
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A Pilates instructor says this three-move routine is the quickest way to improve your posture and reduce stiffnessAn equipment-free routine you can do on your lunch break
By Katie Sims Published
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How a Pilates instructor overcame major health setbacks to become stronger than ever—here’s her weekly workout routinePlus tips on how to build your own realistic fitness routine
By Lou Mudge Published
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A Pilates instructor thinks this underrated piece of equipment is better than dumbbells for teaching controlled movement and body alignment“Dumbbells train your muscles to produce more force, while this trains your body to use that strength with greater control, balance and efficiency”
By Lou Mudge Published
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Barre is one of the best workouts you can do to build strength without equipment, says an expert instructor—start with this 15-minute workoutCombine the principles of ballet, Pilates and yoga
By Alice Porter Published
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Bookmark this five-minute workout recommended by a Pilates instructor for your next exercise snackQuick moves that target the core, glutes and shoulders
By Alice Porter Published
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Over 50? A Pilates teacher wants you to try these three exercises to build core strengthNo planks in sight
By Ciara McGinley Published
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Ease back and hip stiffness with this 10-minute beginner Pilates flowTag this onto your morning routine to maintain your mobility
By Katie Sims Published
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These are the four moves a Pilates instructor does every week to build strong abs in her 40sUpgrade your crunches with these future-proofing exercises instead
By Alice Porter Published
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“I want my training to support longevity and performance—to feel good today and 30 years from now,” says Peloton instructor Rebecca Kennedy. Here's her week of workoutsThe instructor has two simple bits of advice to help you stay on track with your own workout schedule
By Lou Mudge Published
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A Cadillac Pilates instructor says this low-impact home workout is ideal for anyone new to PilatesEnjoy the low-impact, posture-aligning benefits of Cadillac Pilates at home with just a mat and resistance band
By Sam Rider Published
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A Pilates teacher recommends this eight-minute beginner routine to strengthen your core and stabilize your spine“A strong core is about how well you can control your body, not how many crunches you can do,” says BetterMe’s Brittni Johnson
By Sam Rider Published
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A Pilates teacher says this low-impact routine will build full-body strength and it’s ideal for beginnersTrain your body to master all the major jobs you need it to do with this no-equipment routine
By Sam Rider Published
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I asked a Pilates instructor which five lower-body moves she would teach a beginner—here’s what she suggests and how to progress themBuild a stronger lower body without equipment
By Lou Mudge Published
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If you can’t sit cross-legged comfortably, a Pilates teacher says you can improve your hip mobility with these simple exercisesThese five beginner-friendly moves will target the muscles supporting your hips
By Lou Mudge Published
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A Pilates instructor says these are the two moves she always recommends to beginners to build core strength and develop body awarenessWant to start Pilates? Try this technique
By Alice Porter Published
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A Pilates instructor says these are the three most effective beginner-friendly exercises to strengthen your lower bodyBuild your legs with these equipment-free moves
By Lou Mudge Published
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A Pilates instructor says this inexpensive piece of equipment can encourage better posture and reduce neck tensionHere are three dynamic moves to try with this versatile exercise tool
By Lou Mudge Published
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A Pilates instructor with over 20 years of experience says these are the six exercises she wishes desk workers would do to strengthen and stabilize their shouldersEliminate soreness with these simple moves
By Lou Mudge Published
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A Pilates instructor recommends these two simple exercises to strengthen your core and support your lower backBuild a strong foundation with these core exercises
By Lou Mudge Published