As a Pilates instructor of 13 years, I see many first-time students make the same mistakes, from wearing the wrong clothes to ...

While interned during World War I, a German-born physical trainer named Joseph Pilates developed a precise method for rehabilitation. It began as a series of mat exercises and evolved into an exercise ...

I love how I feel after a Pilates class. I leave feeling stronger, more balanced, and aware of muscles I didn’t even know I had. It’s not high-impact, and therefore might not look that intense, but ...

Starting position: Lie on your back with knees bent, feet hip-width apart, arms by your sides. Movement: Inhale to prepare.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned since starting Pilates, it’s that the instructor can make or break a class. I’ve had some teachers who do nothing more than share the instructions, without any ...

Reformer Pilates uses a spring-loaded mat on a sliding carriage to offer both support and resistance, 'ultimately making the ...

When Lyndsey Meade was injured playing soccer in college, a Pilates-inspired workout helped her heal. Inspired by that experience, she earned a certification to teach mat Pilates and began teaching ...