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I've been doing the bird dog exercise instead of planks to improve my core strength - it's even better for beginners

The bird dog exercise is popular with personal trainers, Pilates instructors, and physiotherapists for good reason

Woman & Home · Jul 1

'You won't catch me doing hundreds' - Pilates instructors reveal 5 overrated exercises they avoid doing in class

From exercises that are too difficult for most people to ones that only look good on social media, these are the Pilates moves to watch out for

Woman & Home · Oct 12, 2025

Kegel exercises are the 'gold standard' for boosting pelvic floor strength - here's how to do them in 6 steps

Most of us know that strengthening our pelvic floor only gets more important as we age, and the most effective way to work these muscles is with Kegel exercises

Woman & Home · Aug 6, 2025

Eager to mix up your Pilates sessions this year? A coach shares the 7 best Pilates exercises for arms she does herself

Level up arm day from home.

Marie Claire · Jan 21, 2025

Wrist weights will help you improve your strength from the comfort of your own home - 6 pairs that fitness experts swear by

It might surprise you just how versatile these little pieces of kit can be.

Marie Claire · Jan 17, 2025

We asked top experts - 7 best Pilates sliders that promise to give you Reformer results from home

The best bit? Most of these instructor-approved Pilates sliders are under £10.

Marie Claire · Jan 7, 2025

I’m Convinced That Ankle Weights Are the Key to an Effective Workout— 6 Best Pairs To Buy, at All Price Points

Don't wait—add a bit of spice to your home sweat sessions.

Marie Claire · Jan 4, 2025

How to do reformer Pilates at home - 6 steps to master the workout without a machine

Reformer Pilates at home doesn't require the same investment in equipment or studio visits, but you can still reap the benefits

Woman & Home · Dec 27, 2024

Boosting lower body strength doesn't need to be complicated - 7 glute-focused Pilates workouts to do from home that *really* work

Get ready to feel the burn.

Marie Claire · Dec 11, 2024

I swapped dumbbell workouts for wearing ankle weights around the house - here are the benefits I found after 2 weeks

Ankle weights for walking around the house are a great way to improve your exercise routine if you're short on time and energy, as writer Kat Storr found out

Woman & Home · Aug 15, 2024