If you haven't tried Pilates, you might be surprised at just how effective it can be at building strength. Pilates movements can also help to improve balance, posture and mobility, so it's a great all ...

Whether you’re new to Pilates, or you’ve been practicing for years, adding a dumbbell can make all the difference when it comes to building strength and stability in your core. Pilates can help ...

I’m used to lifting heavy weights. I can deadlift over 220lbs and regularly squat at least half of my bodyweight. However, I’ve been attending a lot of Pilates classes recently and have noticed that ...

From Hyrox to Pilates, resistance bands and even yoga, experts explain what actually builds muscles – and why it gets harder ...

The gym may be the most obvious place to strengthen your entire body, but it isn’t necessary. Pilates is proof that smart, controlled movements can be just as effective when it comes to developing ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." LEG DAY DOESN'T have to be the same stale series of squats and forward lunges. For a better, well-rounded ...

If you’re looking for a quick core workout to get your abs popping this Monday morning, I’ve found it — my favorite Pilates instructor, Lilly Sabri, just shared this five-minute weighted core workout.

Pilates is very much having its moment – topping ClassPass' most popular workout list for the second year running. The low-impact exercise style, usually done on a reformer or mat, is particularly ...

"Angie is 90 years old and uses 10-pound weights," the Pilates instructor says to me, a 26-year-old, gripping a pair of two-pound dumbbells. Instead of feeling discouraged, I laugh and accept that I'm ...

Until recently, that meant relying on the bulky, hefty dumbbells provided at my nearby gym, but that’s no longer the case. I ...