Tag Archives: Pilates
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. ...
I asked a Pilates instructor what her favorite exercise is for lower back pain—here is the move she swears by
Lower back pain is a common issue that affects millions around the world—over 619 million people according to the World Health Organiza...
A Pilates instructor says these three moves will help you build strength and improve your fitness without equipment
Pilates has come a long way from its classical roots and modern studios often mix in elements of other disciplines to add more benefits...
I swapped lifting heavy weights for this Pilates dumbbell routine and the results surprised me
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 att...