Pilates
The latest Pilates breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Fit&Well
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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
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New to Pilates? An expert instructor says you should start with this four-move workout to build core strength
It will help injury-proof your body and improve your posture
By Alice Porter Published
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What is classical Pilates and is it better than contemporary Pilates?
Try this seven-move classical Pilates routine for beginners to decide
By Alice Porter Published
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A Pilates instructor says you should do this five-move routine before bed for deep sleep
Sleep A good night's sleep is one of the most underrated benefits of exercise
By Alice Porter Published
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The three Pilates exercises every beginner should start with, according to an expert instructor
A sequence that will take you no more than 10 minutes
By Alice Porter Published
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A Pilates instructor says this is the beginner-friendly core exercise everyone should try
Forget crunches, this is the perfect foundation move
By Alice Porter Published
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The 10-minute routine everyone should be doing for better posture, according to a Pilates instructor
Use these moves to build core strength and improve your spinal health
By Alice Porter Published
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I'm a fitness writer who swears by Pilates and I think this piece of equipment is the best alternative to reformer classes—and it costs less than $10
This might just be the best alternative to a reformer machine
By Alice Porter Published
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Forget crunches—if I wanted to improve core strength I'd do this neck-friendly Pilates workout
And it takes just five minutes
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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A Pilates instructor says mat Pilates can be more challenging than reformer—here's why
Versus Plus, how you can get the benefits of reformer Pilates at home
By Alice Porter Published
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