Pilates
The latest Pilates breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Fit&Well
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 A Pilates instructor says you can strengthen your core and improve posture with this five-minute exercise snackThis 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 salesPilates 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 nowIf 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 ballThis 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 recommendsLower-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 itLooking 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 muscleNeed 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 exercisesTrain 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 byOne 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 equipmentHer 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 motionHow 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 meIf 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 stretchesThe 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 backThis 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 painAnd 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 helpThe 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 tightnessTight 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 beginnersBy Daniela Borodin Published 
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 A Pilates instructor uses this 10-minute routine to stretch the whole body and activate deep core musclesGently 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 armHow 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 balanceA 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 sittingIf 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 instructorForget 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 testA 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 instructorForget 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 strengthIt 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 sleepSleep A good night's sleep is one of the most underrated benefits of exercise By Alice Porter Published Sleep
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 The three Pilates exercises every beginner should start with, according to an expert instructorA sequence that will take you no more than 10 minutes By Alice Porter Published 
