<![CDATA[ Latest from Fit&Well in Pilates ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ You’re probably neglecting your deep core, but these three equipment-free Pilates moves will activate it ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/youre-probably-neglecting-your-deep-core-but-these-three-equipment-free-pilates-moves-will-activate-it/ ShV3FchvPbPhsgdRckF8ic Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A Pilates instructor says this is the one exercise she recommends to people who want to build core strength and improve their hip mobility ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/a-pilates-instructor-says-this-is-the-one-exercise-she-recommends-to-people-who-want-to-build-core-strength-and-improve-their-hip-mobility/ pemzcfKrpiKZ8R9ekeJuW6 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Five moves that are better at building functional core strength at home than crunches ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/five-moves-that-are-better-at-building-functional-core-strength-at-home-than-crunches/ koPriVYTJfLT6X9qFP96CP Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:12:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ All you need is a resistance band and this versatile Pilates-inspired workout to keep fit anywhere ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/all-you-need-is-a-resistance-band-and-this-versatile-pilates-inspired-workout-to-keep-fit-anywhere/ GZnU2Fg9kokFLQszUspo8o Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A Pilates instructor says these are the five moves beginners usually get wrong and explains how to do them properly ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/a-pilates-instructor-says-these-are-the-five-moves-beginners-usually-get-wrong-and-explains-how-to-do-them-properly/ NVWC64C4FsEN8tBPHQ2f7e Fri, 29 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:40:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ I asked a certified instructor if it was possible to do a reformer Pilates workout without a reformer—here’s what she suggests ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/i-asked-a-certified-instructor-if-it-was-possible-to-do-a-reformer-pilates-workout-without-a-reformer-heres-what-she-suggests/ EZyBydZNnUSLfHq5WAHHfm Sun, 24 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ If you have stiffness in your back and shoulders, a Pilates instructor recommends these two beginner-friendly exercises ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/if-you-have-stiffness-in-your-back-and-shoulders-a-pilates-instructor-recommends-these-two-beginner-friendly-exercises/ hLCfUwoYsh9CjhbeGgJpUE Fri, 22 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Mon, 25 May 2026 08:52:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ A Pilates master trainer says anyone who works at a desk should use these three moves to promote a pain-free posture ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/a-pilates-master-trainer-says-anyone-who-works-at-a-desk-should-use-these-three-moves-to-promote-a-pain-free-posture/ r5MSPJjRSzusM6iyS9UTD7 Tue, 12 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Mon, 18 May 2026 09:35:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ A certified instructor says this is the biggest mistake people make when following Pilates workouts online—and shares her golden rule to remedy it ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/a-certified-instructor-says-this-is-the-biggest-mistake-people-make-when-following-pilates-workouts-online-and-shares-her-golden-rule-to-remedy-it/ GLzoN7REPAGhKPDeLyt9hE Mon, 11 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I wanted more women to feel the same way that I do”—a Pilates instructor shares the exact weekly routine she uses to boost energy, improve strength and move pain-free ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/i-wanted-more-women-to-feel-the-same-way-that-i-do-a-pilates-instructor-shares-the-exact-weekly-routine-she-uses-to-boost-energy-improve-strength-and-move-pain-free/ QrAw3HgoUQpbSoSzzrGbmB Thu, 07 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Thu, 07 May 2026 06:29:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ If you have neck or shoulder pain, a Pilates instructor recommends these three underrated exercises ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/if-you-have-neck-or-shoulder-pain-a-pilates-instructor-recommends-these-three-underrated-exercises/ FQfysP79Z3snwL8wpRDa5M Tue, 05 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Mon, 11 May 2026 09:08:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ If you want to move better day-to-day, try these four unilateral Pilates exercises ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/if-you-want-to-move-better-day-to-day-try-these-four-unilateral-pilates-exercises/ MXpkjuTzzsMwExz2ACFADF Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:53:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ All you need is three minutes and this beginner routine to start enjoying the benefits of Pilates, according to a certified instructor ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/all-you-need-is-three-minutes-and-this-beginner-routine-to-start-enjoying-the-benefits-of-pilates-according-to-a-certified-instructor/ vTWpCMQVTpWVWVURvtSQDm Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:21:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ These are the five foundational exercises everyone should learn before trying Pilates, according to an instructor ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/these-are-the-five-foundational-exercises-everyone-should-learn-before-trying-pilates-according-to-an-instructor/ SsBPjHk7aSyGuPQdpS98Ue Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:35:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ A Pilates expert says these three standing moves can help to reduce hip stiffness in the over 60s ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/a-pilates-expert-says-these-three-standing-moves-can-help-to-reduce-hip-stiffness-in-the-over-60s/ kfFboH9SzmgiD5wrDZ4MBE Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:56:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Jennifer Aniston’s arms and abs workouts come to fitness app Pvolve—try an exclusive 15-minute session ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/jennifer-anistons-arms-and-abs-workouts-come-to-fitness-app-pvolve-try-an-exclusive-15-minute-session/ Z56k2mJDMMghAskxyMzQG5 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:49:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can’t sit cross-legged comfortably? A Pilates instructor shares five moves to open your hips ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/cant-sit-cross-legged-comfortably-a-pilates-instructor-shares-five-moves-to-open-your-hips/ xXGHN5VrEYwyBeSbVb5WHA Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:12:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ I hate core workouts but this 15-minute no-equipment routine has won me over ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/i-hate-core-workouts-but-this-15-minute-no-equipment-routine-has-won-me-over/ dTiazoNgmYm5cGHHRs5T24 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a 72-year-old Pilates instructor who is in better shape than I was at 40—here are the exercises I swear by for deep core strength ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/im-a-72-year-old-pilates-instructor-who-is-in-better-shape-than-i-was-at-40-here-are-the-exercises-i-swear-by-for-deep-core-strength/ 5NAmf2FPc6wjDLiSZvsYsb Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:58:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a fitness writer and my favourite Pilates equipment brand is offering up to 25% off in the Amazon Spring Sale ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/collection/exercise/pilates/im-a-fitness-writer-and-my-favourite-pilates-equipment-brand-is-offering-up-to-25-percent-off-in-the-amazon-spring-sale/ 6DCxre4ZmAhbzCN8EimxJj Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Looking for an energizing start to your day? A Pilates instructor recommends these five mat-based exercises ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/looking-for-an-energizing-start-to-your-day-a-pilates-instructor-recommends-these-five-mat-based-exercises/ ptJAPjnTg2H23e5qJEBjoW Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A Pilates instructor says these three standing moves are key for improving balance over 60 ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/a-pilates-instructor-says-these-three-standing-moves-are-key-for-improving-balance-over-60/ e7mgK4YaVwnJ9bT8xHmDpX Sun, 29 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve been doing Pilates for years and some of the best equipment for home workouts is heavily discounted in the Amazon Big Spring Sale ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/collection/exercise/pilates/ive-been-doing-pilates-for-years-and-some-of-the-best-equipment-for-home-workouts-is-heavily-discounted-in-the-amazon-big-spring-sale/ SKHkMRboarHA5BVKaFo5uc Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A Pilates instructor recommended this three-move sequence to tackle my hip stiffness—here’s how it helped ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/a-pilates-instructor-recommended-this-three-move-sequence-to-tackle-my-hip-stiffness-heres-how-it-helped/ GB5PRtpDPPbCtABTNM9TxW Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:31:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Park the planks—a Pilates instructor says these five core exercises should replace your old routine in 2026 ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/park-the-planks-a-pilates-instructor-says-these-five-core-exercises-should-replace-your-old-routine-in-2026/ tX2BqgY5j7T8ktnfWg5sP4 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:06:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ I haven’t had access to a gym for three months—this is the 30-minute Pilates practice I’ve been relying on to keep me strong and injury-free ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/i-havent-had-access-to-a-gym-for-three-months-this-is-the-30-minute-pilates-practice-ive-been-relying-on-to-keep-me-strong-and-injury-free/ 9qwdfJ7pQudZ2Auy4z8wtU Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget Kegels—a Pilates instructor shares four simple moves to strengthen your pelvic floor ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/forget-kegels-a-pilates-instructor-shares-four-simple-moves-to-strengthen-your-pelvic-floor/ cqymtuCjxw3CmUL4r56k7D Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:25:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried using the Gymproluxe Pilates reformer for 30 days—my home workouts have never been better ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/i-tried-using-the-gymproluxe-portable-pilates-reformer-for-30-days-my-home-workouts-have-never-been-better/ isfSWQg7bBqNSdUhBtX6PV Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:54:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can’t do a plank? A Pilates instructor shares three beginner-friendly alternatives that still build core strength ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/cant-do-a-plank-a-pilates-instructor-shares-three-beginner-friendly-alternatives-that-still-build-core-strength/ Jwy4zL5o823eev2EpZRFU9 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:29:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ A Pilates teacher says you can count on this full-body mobility routine to revive your body after a long week ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/a-pilates-teacher-says-you-can-count-on-this-full-body-mobility-routine-to-revive-your-body-after-a-long-week/ PQCV6GsVwkW4woXqPbtUgi Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve been trying this 15-minute anti-desk Pilates routine for a month—it’s seriously helped counter the effects of sitting ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/ive-been-trying-this-15-minute-anti-desk-pilates-routine-for-a-month-its-seriously-helped-counter-the-effects-of-sitting/ PJagwqgsf242N6mGXpDD2B Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:34:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ A Pilates teacher wants you to try this seven-move workout to build strength and mobility if you’re over 40 ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/a-pilates-teacher-wants-you-to-try-this-seven-move-workout-to-build-strength-and-mobility-if-youre-over-40/ zanJRbQwEde5rd82u7dXDQ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This seven-minute low-energy Pilates routine is designed to wake up your glutes and core ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/this-seven-minute-low-energy-pilates-routine-is-designed-to-wake-up-your-glutes-and-core/ CWTqRW9bYyNXTWGam8JHUi Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:18:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ A Pilates instructor says these four underused moves will improve your hip and knee stability ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/a-pilates-instructor-says-these-four-underused-moves-will-improve-your-hip-and-knee-stability/ qiM7kkdga3KyqeRF22KDbg Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ “It can be a struggle to make time for yourself”—a Pilates teacher shares the exact weekly workout routine that lets her build strength and stay mobile ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/it-can-be-a-struggle-to-make-time-for-yourself-a-pilates-teacher-shares-the-exact-weekly-workout-routine-that-lets-her-build-strength-and-stay-mobile/ MA7EC8nw9yqnDHwSTTXCZG Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:39:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ A Pilates instructor says this one side-lying move can dramatically improve hip strength and control ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/a-pilates-instructor-says-this-one-side-lying-move-can-dramatically-improve-hip-strength-and-control/ 6vq7pWP9WhpULfRsTVxBuR Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:03:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Start your day with this Pilates-inspired core workout before anyone else wakes up—it only takes 10 minutes ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/start-your-day-with-this-pilates-inspired-core-workout-before-anyone-else-wakes-up-it-only-takes-10-minutes/ hyFYssxBWusNvthNX74gD3 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A certified Pilates instructor shares the 10 gym bag essentials she never leaves home without ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/a-certified-pilates-instructor-shares-the-10-gym-bag-essentials-she-never-leaves-home-without/ sHgmhHiaQZoBYq5BSRom4Q Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Relieve tension, improve spinal alignment and combat desk posture with this five-move Pilates routine ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/relieve-tension-improve-spinal-alignment-and-combat-desk-posture-with-this-five-move-pilates-routine/ X4tSH7rfenj2Nar6fvHCoQ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:06:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ I asked a Pilates instructor how to prevent falls and she shared this 10-minute standing routine to help improve stability ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/i-asked-a-pilates-instructor-how-to-prevent-falls-and-she-shared-this-10-minute-standing-routine-to-help-improve-stability/ Rg5VcnefqmFQJWjFD3W4Th Mon, 05 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:30:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ A Pilates instructor says this is the one move she thinks everyone should be doing in 2026, especially if you spend a lot of time sitting down ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/a-pilates-instructor-says-this-is-the-one-move-she-thinks-everyone-should-be-doing-in-2026-especially-if-you-spend-a-lot-of-time-sitting-down/ kgE8sQaJzZpdNH6tmfH8uj Fri, 02 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:30:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ I asked a Pilates instructor how to protect my back as I age and she recommended these three core moves to support the spine ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/i-asked-a-pilates-instructor-how-to-protect-my-back-as-i-age-and-she-recommended-these-three-core-moves-to-support-the-spine/ RsuWz4gqKnEneUdYKBWzuP Tue, 30 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:38:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Want to reduce stiffness and gently engage your core? Try this six-move Pilates routine that you can do in front of the TV ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/want-to-reduce-stiffness-and-gently-engage-your-core-try-this-six-move-pilates-routine-that-you-can-do-in-front-of-the-tv/ BJmcUfJSh7nqF4Y86CnUmi Thu, 25 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ “It's time I give to myself before I give to anybody else”—a Pilates instructor shares his weekly routine and explains how morning movement boosts mental health ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/its-time-i-give-to-myself-before-i-give-to-anybody-else-a-pilates-instructor-shares-his-weekly-routine-and-explains-how-morning-movement-boosts-mental-health/ KXy2AAMfwkfrZ2qvQpEhCP Thu, 18 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 08:48:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ This desk-side Pilates workout can counteract the damaging effects of sitting with just five moves ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/this-desk-side-pilates-workout-can-counteract-the-damaging-effects-of-sitting-with-just-five-moves/ wSQfaazFN6HpNUr4YWBjPL Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A Pilates teacher says you can encourage deep core engagement in your workouts with the addition of this cheap tool ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/a-pilates-teacher-says-you-can-encourage-deep-core-engagement-in-your-workouts-with-the-addition-of-this-cheap-tool/ 9FsrqVMJLu3aUBr3743gEJ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:21:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ These are the best gifts to buy for Pilates-lovers this Black Friday, from at-home reformers to grip socks ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/these-are-the-best-gifts-to-buy-for-pilates-lovers-this-black-friday-from-at-home-reformers-to-grip-socks/ Di7kh4KyUfyX5veBRhVxd7 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:22:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ A Pilates instructor says everyone should own a Pilates ball—here's why ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/a-pilates-instructor-says-everyone-should-own-a-pilates-ball-heres-why/ 46nwKVYZEzzJxnimccjWZE Fri, 28 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a fitness writer and I swear by BetterMe for Pilates equipment—these are my top picks from their Black Friday sale ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/im-a-fitness-writer-and-i-swear-by-betterme-for-pilates-equipment-these-are-my-top-picks-from-their-black-friday-sale/ 6vXQjMmgtCKV5YUXf3BiHC Thu, 27 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:25:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ “My priorities have shifted hugely since having kids”—a Pilates instructor shares her realistic home workout routine that keeps her strong and mobile ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/pilates/my-priorities-have-shifted-hugely-since-having-kids-a-pilates-instructor-shares-her-realistic-home-workout-routine-that-keeps-her-strong-and-mobile/ gZAuimwrf4pTyaHRQdSBbG Thu, 27 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 08:07:41 +0000