Pilates is a low-intensity form of exercise, similar to yoga, that can reduce back pain, improve sleep, and lessen stress.

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Working out doesn't need to mean lifting weights or sprinting. If you prefer a more relaxed approach to strengthening your body, why not try this Pilates routine? It uses four core strengthening ...

Want Rock-Solid Abs? This Hybrid Pilates-Strength Workout Will Make Your Core Stronger. YOU MIGHT'VE HEARD just how good ...

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 ...

Ready to challenge all the muscles in your core? Move through this mat Pilates core ladder workout that take less than five minutes. To get started, de Winter leads you through a ladder-style core ...

Crunches aren’t the only way to strengthen your core: As this Pilates abs workout shows, you can work that all-important center of your body with a whole bunch of more functional moves. The next ...

Pilates trainer Aliyah Hatcher shares the best Pilates core exercises that make it into every single one of the sessions she teaches. Since your core is the guiding force in every move you make—both ...