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 ...

Pilates beginners can rejoice — this short 30-minute Pilates workout strengthens the core muscles and hips without requiring weights. Although Reformer Pilates packs plenty of health benefits, mat ...

The key to working out your abs effectively doesn’t start and end with a gruelling workout that’ll leave you feeling more depleted than on a dopamine high. Instead, the solution to a successful ab ...

Not having enough time is one of the most common reasons that people are unable to train, but when it comes to improving your core strength, you can achieve a lot in just seven minutes. You’ll need ...

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 ...

Pilates core exercises are fantastic for developing a strong and stable core. They not only work the superficial muscles (think: six-pack abs), but also the deep stabilizing muscles, which can lead to ...

Your core is an integral part of daily functions and your athletic performance—it’s used every time you sneeze, cough, have a bowel movement, pick things up, or do something more obvious… like sprint.

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 ...

If you’re looking for a great Pilates arms and abs workout that doesn’t take up a ton of time, this routine is one you’ll have to add to your mix. It takes just 20 minutes—and all you need is a mat to ...

Whether in the studio or at home, on the reformer or on the mat: Pilates is the ultimate workout for strength and flexibility. But which of the numerous Pilates exercises are actually the most ...