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 ...

I had the pleasure of attending my first reformer Pilates class a couple of weeks ago and discovered a multitude of novel ways to strengthen my core. One in particular left its mark on me—the ...

Pilates beginners can rejoice — this short 30-minute Pilates workout strengthens the core muscles and hips without requiring weights. Although Reformer Pilates packs plenty of health benefits, mat ...

Crunches aren’t the only way to strengthen your core: As this Pilates abs workout shows, you can work that all-important center of your body with a whole bunch of more functional moves. The next ...

Pilates has become the go-to workout for building functional strength and flexibility while being gentle on your joints. In particular, "Core engagement and strengthening are fundamental parts of any ...

Whether in the studio or at home, on the reformer or on the mat: Pilates is the ultimate workout for strength and flexibility. But which of the numerous Pilates exercises are actually the most ...

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Your core is an integral part of daily functions and your athletic performance—it’s used every time you sneeze, cough, have a bowel movement, pick things up, or do something more obvious… like sprint.

While eagle-eyed fans have been scouring Season 3 of "The White Lotus" for clues pointing to who winds up in a body bag teased in the first episode, others are struck by the killer abs on the ...