You’ve likely heard of Pilates, which has become such a popular way to exercise these days, but the origins of this exercise practice might surprise you. It was not used as a form of general fitness ...

Hannah Mustered & Chris Chesnut teaches ciLiving host, Jaclyn Friedlander how to do Pilates. This video walks you through the ...

We're kicking off our six-part beginner mat pilates challenge with a core building workout, lead by our instructors Emilie Battle and Zachary Bergfelt. Complete with foundational core movements, this ...

A strong core is more than just an aesthetic goal; it's essential for enhancing athletic performance, supporting lower back health, and improving posture. While we've previously highlighted some of ...

After years of being told to "draw my navel into my spine" during core workouts and Pilates sessions, I'm finally ready to admit that I have no idea what that means — or really, why I'm even doing it.

Pilates by Bryony is a mat-based Pilates platform rooted in classical principles, but delivered in a modern, accessible way.

Join instructor Sina Riemann for a 15-minute pilates class for core stability. Riemann takes you through a series of moves designed to strengthen and stabilize your core from the center abdominals to ...

Lori Harvey is this generation’s IT girl. There’s no denying that she has a specific look, charm, and charisma that excites the public. Another advantage she has over others is her commitment to ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If it feels like every man, woman, and celebrity you know is suddenly hopping on a reformer or perfecting ...

Olympic surfer Caroline Marks shares why she loves Pilates for core strength. Plus, check out some great Pilates workouts to try at home. While watching a surfing competition, you might be fooled into ...

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