A strong core isn’t about aesthetics—it’s the foundation for a healthy spine, confident movement, and lifelong mobility.

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

If you think Pilates sounds too difficult to try or you don’t like the idea of sliding around on a Reformer, no worries. There are plenty of easy Pilates exercises you can do on a mat at home to build ...

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 ...

FITBOOK author and Pilates trainer Nina Ponath presents her top seven. For a month now, I’ve been the proud owner of my ...

I've been doing Pilates exercises for 20 years and love how it's strengthened my core and glutes. I returned to Pilates workouts after having each of my kids and a knee surgery. As a former ballerina, ...

Pilates offers several exercises that not only engage the core muscles but also work and shape the glutes. Photo: GettyImages/dimid_86 Deadlifts or squats are optimal for training the glute muscles, ...

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 ...

Nichole likes to begin events with a "mini meditation," asking attendees to put a hand on their chest, close their eyes, and ...

Pilates emphasises on core stability, precise breathing, and mindful movements, which makes it ideal for those over 60 facing ...

A physio-based Pilates instructor explains how chair Pilates works, who benefits most, and how often to do it safely ...