The Pilates open leg rocker is the ninth exercise in the classical Pilates repertoire, and one of those deceptively simple-looking exercises. It requires a strong core, flexible spine, solid balance ...

As you roll up and down from the V-sit, you should think about lifting or lowering one vertebrae at a time, rather than ...

Strengthening the core is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your body. The core muscles connect the upper and lower limbs, so maintaining strength in that region is vital for everyday ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Friday's Fit Tip demonstrates partners Pilates with WTHR's Anne Marie Tiernon and Lindsey Monroe, a long-time Pilates devotee. Our expert, Susan Holewinski at Indy Pilates Plus, walks ...

Class 4 of our six-part beginner mat pilates challenge is here with instructors Emilie Battle and Zachary Bergfelt leading us through a 20-minute workout targeting the core and leg muscles. If you're ...

Wall Pilates serves as a stellar workout for building core strength, balance, flexibility and posture—but the benefits don’t stop there. This form of strength training can also improve digestion, ...

Begin in a side-kneeling position with one knee on the mat and the other leg extended out to the side with your foot flat.

Pilates is about a lot more than building the six-pack abs of your dreams. It works to sculpt a strong core from the inside out, focusing on the deep transverse abdominis muscles that are responsible ...

One of the fastest-growing fitness trends is also one of the most divisive. To its fans, it promises a stronger, healthier body; to its critics, it’s another way to make women feel insecure. Time to s ...

I started doing Pilates with the goal of learning how to do the splits. I can't do the splits, but I've gained much more — I'm more flexible, and my back pain is healed. I never thought I'd be able to ...

Both yoga and Pilates build strength and improve flexibility, but is one better than the other?