The Pilates roll like a ball exercise sounds fun, and it really is. How many times, as an adult, have you grabbed one of the best yoga mats and rolled back and forth? Probably not many, and me neither ...

Medically reviewed by Katrina Carter, DPT Key Takeaways You can do Pilates at home without an instructor. Being consistent is ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images After taking a class with a friend just over a year ago, Pilates has been a ...

Regular movement is one of the best ways to maintain a fit and functional body – movement really is medicine. However, we tend to move less as we age, with playgrounds and PE lessons replaced with ...

Strengthening the core is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your body. The core muscles connect the upper and lower limbs, so maintaining strength in that region is vital for everyday ...

Pilates instructor James Shaw shared four simple exercises to alleviate back pain. These moves, including a standing roll down and spine stretch forward, aim to lengthen the spine and provide an ...

If January has you feeling frazzled rather than fired up, somatic Pilates offers a refreshing approach to movement. Instead ...

A tough Pilates workout challenges your entire body. But many Pilates exercises you’ll find in a Reformer or mat class also place a big emphasis on your core muscles. That's because the majority of ...

Reformer Pilates uses a spring-loaded mat on a sliding carriage to offer both support and resistance, 'ultimately making the ...

Toe taps are a great way to tone the hard-to-hit lower abs. For a strong and stable core, I recommend that my clients do Pilates exercises. I myself used Pilates to cure my chronic back pain, and ...