I had the pleasure of attending my first reformer Pilates class a couple of weeks ago and discovered a multitude of novel ways to strengthen my core. One in particular left its mark on me—the ...

The Macy Pilates Core Trainer is a durable plastic board featuring sliding pads (a version of the gliding carriage of a ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images After taking a class with a friend just over a year ago, Pilates has been a ...

No workout has a better reputation for firing up your core than Pilates. The super-slow, minuscule movements activate your slow-twitch muscle fibers to build strength. While we don’t all have the ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? It's unclear exactly how many reps Jessica did of this epic Pilates sequence, ...

Your abdominal muscles don’t share the name of the center of the earth for no reason. Not only do they feel like they’re on fire when you work them really hard, but they’re also the foundation of so ...

Lori Harvey is this generation’s IT girl. There’s no denying that she has a specific look, charm, and charisma that excites the public. Another advantage she has over others is her commitment to ...

You've probably heard just how effective Pilates can be for core strength and definition. With this workout video, you can find out for yourself – and you only need six minutes. It's a quick ...

While most of us are just starting to entertain thoughts of sand and surf, Olympic beach volleyball champion Kerri Walsh Jennings has the beach on the brain year-round. She and her new teammate, April ...

Want to get fit but can’t afford a personal trainer? No sweat. SELF fitness director Meaghan Murphy shows you how to get pilates abs. Arm yourself with the abs shortcuts of Michele Olson, Ph.D., of ...