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’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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My first reformer Pilates class made me rethink everything I thought I knew about building muscle
It challenged my muscles in ways free weights never could
By Sam Rider Published
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I'm a fitness writer and this is the one affordable piece of equipment I recommend to everyone who does Pilates
Pilates ball It works wonders whether you're at home or in the studio
By Alice Porter Published
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Is the viral 28-day wall Pilates challenge worth it? I tried the first workout and these are my honest thoughts
Wall Pilates What is wall Pilates and can it help you build strength?
By Alice Porter Published
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This small Pilates tool can tone your entire body—here’s how to use it
Pilates Small, affordable and surprisingly effective
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
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Anyone new to Pilates should start with these four YouTube challenges, according to instructors
Pilates Create consistency and build a strong foundation with these at-home Pilates challenges
By Becks Shepherd Published
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A Pilates instructor shares a simple hack that will help you stick to a morning exercise routine
Pilates Microdose your workouts to make them more manageable
By Alice Porter Published
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You only need 20 minutes to improve your strength and flexibility with this blended Pilates and yoga workout
Pilates/ yoga A dynamic workout that offers the best of both worlds
By Becks Shepherd Published
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