Tag Archives: Pilates
I asked a Pilates instructor for her top five pelvic floor strengthening exercises—here’s what she recommends
If you're trying to strengthen your pelvic floor, you're probably already doing daily Kegels. But there are plenty of other ways to str...
Build strength and improve balance with just a chair and a Pilates ball
I’ve recently been working with an 84-year-old who wanted to rebuild strength and improve her balance after spending a month in hospita...
“Think of movement as an investment in your future self”—a Pilates teacher says these three moves will keep you strong and limber as you age
Let’s face it, we only get one body to live in.So it makes sense to future-proof it by maintaining our physical and mental well-being.“...
My stepmom is obsessed with reformer Pilates — here’s our verdict on the at-home FOLD Reformer machine
Reformer Pilates has taken the world by storm, and it's one of the most popular low-impact forms of exercise around, capable of strengt...
Only got 15 minutes to train your core? This Pilates instructor says these are the three moves you should do
Your core goes much deeper than the abs on the front of your stomach.While these surface-level muscles form an important part of the co...
A Pilates instructor says you can strengthen your core and improve posture with this five-minute exercise snack
Not everyone has time to go to the gym, but most of us can find five minutes to squeeze in some movement.Breaking up prolonged periods ...
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...