Joseph Pilates, the founder of the groundbreaking eponymous stretching and strengthening exercise program, developed several tools to augment his full-body workout. The elastic bands and the reformer ...

If you’re looking to stay fit and live a healthy lifestyle but don’t know where to begin, fitness pros recommend trying wall Pilates exercises, which are easily incorporated into any at-home workout ...

Whenever Pilates instructors say to "grab a circle" at the beginning of class, I know I’m in for a hardcore workout. The routine could include upper bod, lower bod, and everything in between. My (and ...

There's a reason celebs are obsessed with the low-impact, core-focused method. Here's how it differs from yoga and barre, ...

A pilates ring is a tool that you can incorporate into your normal pilates exercise routine. It’s circular in shape and should be both flexible and lightweight. You can use them both at home and in ...

I've daydreamed of ordering a reformer — but, my wallet and the square footage of my apartment agree that there are more realistic Pilates tools I can use for effective, joint-friendly workouts at ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." What are Pilates rings designed to do? "They add resistance, which makes your muscles work harder, and ...