Forget crunches, planks, and sit-ups — I use this simple Pilates exercise to strengthen my core, lower back, glutes and shoulders, all while working on my stability and posture

Credit: I’ve been practicing Pilates for the past decade and credit it with keeping me injury-free as I’ve trained for six marathons and rebuilding my core and pelvic floor postpartum. Pilates ...

No sit-ups or crunches, this is the simple Pilates exercise I use to sculpt all of the muscles in my core

Think about squeezing your core, bracing your abdominal muscles as if you were to be punched in the stomach. Moving slowly ...
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I'm a Pilates instructor - this 15-minute workout strengthens the core without a single sit-up

Sit-up and crunches be gone - just 15 minutes of Pilates can build up core strength, and improve mobility and flexibility ...
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'I'm a Health Editor—Here Are My 6 Favorite Beginner Pilates Workouts on YouTube'

As someone who has spent her career covering the health and wellness space, I can officially confirm that Pilates is having a moment. And while some health trends are a little bit iffy, this is one I ...

Pilates, walking and weights: I'm a personal trainer, and here's why the 3-2-8 method is trending

The 3-2-8 workout method involves three strength training sessions, two low-impact workouts like Pilates or barre and 8,000 steps per day. Here's how to get started.
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I’m a physiotherapist who's seen 100s of running injuries - I always recommend 3 Pilates exercises for building strength and joint stability

Pilates for runners can help improve muscular strength and stability, which are just as important as endurance or cardiovascular fitness in running ...