Tag Archives: Pilates
This trainer combines Pilates and weight training to build full-body muscle—these are her top three dumbbell exercises
Pilates is great for your mobility, coordination and balance, and it can help you build strength too.However, because the practice gene...
You don’t need the gym to build core strength, just these five moves and a Pilates ball
I recently dusted off my Pilates ball and was reminded how effective it is for targeting the deep core muscles.With a stronger core, yo...
Over 60? This 30-minute standing wall Pilates workout will boost your full-body strength, balance, and coordination
There’s no denying the many (many) benefits that come with practicing mat Pilates. First off, this low-impact form of fitness can enhan...
I asked a veteran Pilates teacher for her top three exercises for a stronger lower body—here’s what she recommends
Keeping your lower body strong and supple has a great many advantages, but one we rarely think of until later in life is how it can kee...
A 72-year-old shares how Pilates helped him run a half-marathon injury-free, and the one move that helped him the most
Pilates has never been more popular and it’s not hard to see why. It can help you build strength, while also developing your posture, m...
4 Best At-Home Pilates Reformers of 2025, Per Experts
You don’t have to be a gym rat or chronically online to know that Pilates is having a moment. The century-old workout, devised by Germa...
This space-saving home Pilates reformer costs less than $200—these are my honest thoughts on whether it’s worth it
I’ve been consistently going to reformer Pilates classes for a year, and I think it’s one of the best ways to develop muscle, joint sta...
A Pilates instructor recommends making this one simple change to your workouts if you’re trying to build muscle
I love Pilates—it's great for mobility, posture and coordination.However, I find it doesn't challenge my muscles in the way that liftin...
My Experience Switching From Pilates To Weight Training + Tips
Beauty & Health EditorHannah Frye is the Beauty & Health Editor at mindbodygreen. She has a B.S. in journalism and a minor in w...
Give the biggest muscle in your body the workout it deserves with this Pilates instructor’s top three butt-strengthening exercises
Pop quiz! What’s the biggest muscle in your body? That’s right, it’s the gluteus maximus, one of the three glute muscles in your butt. ...