Grab some light dumbbells and try this trainer's 30-minute Pilates workout to strengthen your core and build real strength.

Hannah Mustered & Chris Chesnut teaches ciLiving host, Jaclyn Friedlander how to do Pilates. This video walks you through the basics of Mat Pilates, a low-impact workout that focuses on core strength, ...

This efficient 10-minute mat Pilates routine is specifically designed to target and strengthen the entire core, including the ...

Pilates trainer Aliyah Hatcher shares the best Pilates core exercises that make it into every single one of the sessions she teaches. Since your core is the guiding force in every move you make—both ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." FOR YEARS, the fitness world has pitted pilates and strength training against each other. Strength ...

It’s been 25 years since I last did a Pilates class, and now I’m remembering why I strayed for so long. The movements are ...

Starting position: Lie on your back with knees bent, feet hip-width apart, arms by your sides. Movement: Inhale to prepare.

Learn how moving slowly and with control will help build slow-twitch muscle fiber in this Pilates strength workout. Some say the perfect scrambled eggs come from cooking those huevos low and slow, ...

The quest for a healthier, more fulfilling lifestyle can often feel overwhelming in today’s fast-paced world. Many individuals grapple with balancing their responsibilities, managing stress, and ...

Pilates isn't just a body-building exercise, but a holistic workout that helps naturally increase endurance and energy.

The background of the two is very different. Yoga is a spiritual practice and philosophy – its origins can be traced back thousands of years. Pilates is more recently developed – invented by Joseph ...

When Joseph Pilates developed what he first called Contrology in the early 20th century, there were no dedicated studios or intimidating contraptions. There wasn't even a reformer yet. (That came ...