Keeping up with the latest fitness trends can be—let’s be real here—a lot. Take a scroll through Instagram or TikTok, and you’ll probably see an entertaining, albeit slightly intimidating, feed of ...

From breathing and core engagement to what to wear and which style to choose, these five expert-backed tips will help you ...

The times we live in are a lot. It can be all too easy to throw your hands up and just veg out on the couch — all the while knowing you’ll be sore afterward. You can turn that couch, however, into ...

We're kicking off our six-part beginner mat pilates challenge with a core building workout, lead by our instructors Emilie Battle and Zachary Bergfelt. Complete with foundational core movements, this ...

Mirror photo by Gary M. Baranec Rob Laubenstein of Altoona, center, takes part in a fitness routine at The Groove Fitness Studio in Altoona last week. (Editor’s note: This is part of an occasional ...

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 ...

Don’t let the polished aesthetic and pointed toes fool you: Pilates is for everyone, including hikers with muddy boots and calloused feet. It’s one of the best ways to strengthen your core, and you ...

If you're looking for a beginner-friendly workout that won't damage your joints but will help you build impressive strength, you need to try Pilates. Pilates focuses on bodyweight movements that work ...

Instructor: Melanie Walter, of Lafayette, who has been teaching group fitness for 30 years and Pilates for 15. Walter has multiple Pilates certifications, two from Power Pilates (most recently as a ...

Pilates can be practiced with little to no equipment. A mat is the only essential item needed to practice pilates at home or at a studio. Some pilates exercises involve small equipment like foam ...