Pop quiz! What’s the biggest muscle in your body? That’s right, it’s the gluteus maximus, one of the three glute muscles in ...

A Pilates instructor shares her three ‘go-to’ exercises for strength, spinal mobility and easing stiffness These Pilates-based exercises are simple, effective and can be done almost anywhere ...

Pilates strengthens the entire core by engaging muscles in both its deep and superficial layers. Here are 10 bodyweight exercises to build stability and balance.

Traina says: “The bridge position focuses on articulating your spine. It stretches the front of your body, especially the hip flexors and thighs. “It also strengthens the back of the body, especially ...

The symptoms: During a reformer pilates class — a type of pilates that incorporates machinery with springs that add resistance — the patient felt a "pop" in the left side of her neck.

The symptoms: During a reformer Pilates class — a type of Pilates that incorporates machinery with springs that add resistance — the patient felt a "pop" in the left side of her neck.

Pilates has become the go-to workout for building functional strength and flexibility while being gentle on your joints. In particular, 'Core engagement and strengthening are fundamental parts of ...

Preity Zinta’s Pilates routine is aimed at boosting spine mobility. Here’s why spinal strength is important for body balance and posture. Preity Zinta is a fitness enthusiast.

Find a position where your spine rests in a neutral position – a gentle inward curve of the lower back and a gentle rounding of the upper back. Hips are over the knees and hands over the wrists.

"Somatic Pilates suits those who find traditional workouts stressful or feel disconnected from their bodies. In this case, somatic exercises can be a gentle but effective way to restore balance," says ...

This is just one of the key differences between classical Pilates and STOTT. When you're doing a Pilates abs workout, for instance, you'll likely be told to press your spine into the floor, whereas ...