Forget squats and lunges! This simple Pilates exercise strengthens your entire posterior chain and builds core stability

The exercise I often use to strengthen my posterior chain, spine, and core is the Pilates swimmers. It might look like you’re ...
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Looking for an energizing start to your day? A Pilates instructor recommends these five mat-based exercises

Walking Want to start walking regularly? A personal trainer recommends doing these three moves before lacing up your sneakers Flexibility I’m a personal trainer who works with seniors—these three ...

This simple Pilates exercise is worth six regular sit-ups. Here’s why I use it to work on my spinal mobility and deep core strength

According to Joseph Pilates, the founder of the famous movement, one Pilates roll-up is worth six regular sit-ups. This is ...

I went on a Reformer Pilates retreat in Mallorca and now I get the hype

My first proper foray into the highly-toned world of Reformer Pilates is taking place on a three-day retreat at Son Xotano, a ...

'I thought I was tired, doctors said I was 30 minutes from death'

Once she arrived at hospital, doctors reportedly said she was 'dying' and rushed to get her stabilised. The student was put ...

Nope, not planks or crunches: 4 moves a Pilates instructor wants you to try

Nope, not planks or crunches: 4 moves a Pilates instructor wants you to try ...

5 Chair Exercises That Restore Leg Muscle Faster Than Squats After 65

A fitness expert shares 5 chair exercises that restore leg muscle faster than squats after 65, no gym required.

5 Bed Exercises That Flatten Apron Belly Faster Than Pilates After 60

Certified trainer Tyler Read shares 5 bed exercises that target apron belly more effectively than Pilates after 60.

My low back is always sore. What type of workout should I do?

I was formally a sufferer of low-back pain myself and many workouts made me feel worse. Until I finally discovered Pilates ...

I gave up on the NHS waiting list and forked out 20k on a hip replacement

The financial stretch has been considerable, but I’m now walking, sleeping and working – I’d do it again in a heartbeat ...