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My favorite Pilates instructor just shared this 5-minute weighted core workout

Add these five exercises to your workout for an ab challenge.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 11, 2025

No, not planks — I swapped them for Pilates push-ups, and my core and arms feel strong and stable

Our writer swapped other upper-body exercises for the Pilates push-up, which combines a standing spine roll with an inchworm, plank and push-up, and has plenty of benefits for the body.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 9, 2025

Use it or lose it—a Pilates teacher says this four-move stretching routine will keep your body feeling young as you age

Take five minutes to mobilize your body—your future self will thank you later

Fit & Well · Aug 5, 2025

“Deceptively simple but highly effective”—Pilates instructor recommends beginners try these three glute exercises to build strength and muscle

If you’re just starting to work out, try these moves

Fit & Well · Jul 19, 2025

Only got 15 minutes to train your core? This Pilates instructor says these are the three moves you should do

Equipment-free moves to strengthen your mid-body

Fit & Well · Jul 18, 2025

‘Why is she giggling?’: Houston man tries to go to pilates class. Then the instructor assumes he’s a construction worker, kicks him out

Was this Pilates instructor racist or just oblivious? Despite its origins as an exercise for injured and disabled soldiers and dancers, Pilates has become a wellness-world staple. This is especially true among a predominantly white, affluent crowd. 

The Mary Sue · Jul 14, 2025

Gen Z Influencer Faces Backlash After Claiming Pilates “Supports The Patriarchy”

“It’s extremely whitewashed”.

Bored Panda · Jul 11, 2025

This trainer combines Pilates and weight training to build full-body muscle—these are her top three dumbbell exercises

Tag these moves onto the end of your Pilates practice for a muscle-building bonus

Fit & Well · Jul 9, 2025

A 72-year-old shares how Pilates helped him run a half-marathon injury-free, and the one move that helped him the most

It was a game-changer for a dad with a reputation for getting injured

Fit & Well · Jul 5, 2025

The 19 best reformer Pilates studios in London: South, West, East, North and Central

Whether you’re looking to practice with an A-list trainer or searching for the best prenatal classes, these are the top studios to know across the capital

Evening Standard · Jul 4, 2025