Toe taps are a great way to tone the hard-to-hit lower abs. For a strong and stable core, I recommend that my clients do Pilates exercises. I myself used Pilates to cure my chronic back pain, and ...

Medically reviewed by Katrina Carter, DPT Key Takeaways You can do Pilates at home without an instructor. Being consistent is ...

Pilates teachers rarely complain about lower-back pain. Why? It's not because they aren't chained to their desks all day—though I'm sure that helps. It's because they know how to strengthen weak spots ...

Back pain is a common complaint, with 75-85% of US adults estimated to experience back pain in their lifetime as stated by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. It’s also one of the most ...

Pilates has become the go-to workout for building functional strength and flexibility while being gentle on your joints. In particular, "Core engagement and strengthening are fundamental parts of any ...

Over the past two decades, I’d replaced workouts that brought me joy with a “no pain, no gain” approach. Running became one of my go-tos—not because I liked it, but because I told myself I had to do ...

Arm day, leg day, ab day—these are the familiar pillars of strength training. But what about lower back day? Our lower backs are often overlooked, yet they're a crucial part of fitness. Many of us ...

Once designed to rehabilitate injured soldiers, Pilates is quietly emerging as a low-impact solution for ageing bodies, even ...

It’s been 25 years since I last did a Pilates class, and now I’m remembering why I strayed for so long. The movements are ...