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Which Pilates equipment is best? While you can practice Pilates at home with a mat, it’s not the only piece of equipment worth having. If you’d like to expand into more diverse or complex exercises, ...

When Joseph Pilates developed what he first called Contrology in the early 20th century, there were no dedicated studios or intimidating contraptions. There wasn't even a reformer yet. (That came ...

Our top picks for the best at-home Pilates equipment include everything from rings to reformers. Explore picks from Balanced Body, Bala, ProBody, and more.

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While all fitness experts will tell you it's worth doing a few guided classes with a trained expert to get to grips with ...

Weight training is better for building muscle, increasing bone density, and supporting weight loss, while Pilates improves flexibility, core strength, and functional fitness. Pilates is gentler on the ...

Pilates is renowned for its ability to build solid core strength, but some of its best core-boosting exercises can often fly under the radar. Below, Pilates Instructor Lotty Campbell Bird, Founder of ...

Pilates is a fantastic method of exercise for stretching and strengthening that is low-impact and can be done either at the gym or at home. While one of the selling points for Pilates is its ...