I had the pleasure of attending my first reformer Pilates class a couple of weeks ago and discovered a multitude of novel ways to strengthen my core. One in particular left its mark on me—the ...

Pilates has taught us that you don't need to invest in expensive equipment to get a great core workout at home. But one simple tool — the humble Pilates ball — may be worth grabbing anyway. A Pilates ...

J. Lo's trainer recommends using a medicine ball regularly for good reason—it's a low-investment piece of equipment that easily levels up otherwise too easy movements, plus it's especially good for ...

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Any Pilates fans out there will know what a difference a Pilates ball makes. Take my word for it: as someone who has done Pilates almost every week for the past 18 months, classes that include the use ...

Jessica Biel has the best workout partner. In an Instagram video posted on Aug. 6, the actor walked her followers through a "killer" Pilates ab routine, with an unexpected visit from her husband, ...

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 ...

As someone who has spent her career covering the health and wellness space, I can officially confirm that Pilates is having a moment. And while some health trends are a little bit iffy, this is one I ...

Many of the workouts utilize props, including weights, core sliders, and resistance bands, plus a yoga mat, chair, and a small Pilates ball (also known as a core ball, balance ball, or yoga ball).