The movements are precise, the positions very specific and the classes can be pricey - Marina Gask It’s been 25 years since I last did a Pilates class, and now I’m remembering why I strayed for so ...

Let’s cut through the noise and get real about Pilates for a second. While your favorite influencer might be crediting their amazing abs to those reformer classes, there’s more to the story. We’re ...

If you’re considering taking up Pilates, you may be wondering what the difference is between a reformer class and a mat class. Although they differ, they are both based on the core exercise principles ...

Pilates is a commonly known form of exercise that strengthens and tones muscles, reduces body fat, and improves flexibility. While Pilates is a low-impact exercise, which is an exercise that is ...

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‘Pilates has worked on my mobility; it has allowed me to work on some posture correction and engage those little muscles that I didn't normally engage. It's a way to work on mind-muscle connection. It ...

It wasn’t always a trendy workout class—Pilates is an exercise method founded in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates as a way to elongate, strengthen, and restore the body with intentional ...

I have long been transfixed by Pilates — the smooth transitions between movements, the lithe yet strong muscles and how everything looked like a dance. In fact, when I first saw the infomercial for ...

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Reformer Pilates is a type of Pilates that uses a piece of equipment called a reformer, which typically has a moving platform on tracks. Some types of reformers may have ropes and pulleys to add ...