Pilates has transformed from a niche exercise method into a mainstream fitness phenomenon, particularly among younger demographics through social media platforms like TikTok. The pandemic’s shift to ...

Pilates offers several exercises that not only engage the core muscles but also work and shape the glutes. Photo: GettyImages/dimid_86 Deadlifts or squats are optimal for training the glute muscles, ...

Somatic Pilates is a gentle form of exercise that blends Pilates with body awareness to help you release tension and build strength. Somatic Pilates combines the principles of somatic movement with ...

When you think of ways to relieve stress, things like meditation and yoga probably come to mind. And while those are both legitimate ways to reduce anxiety and boost your mood, there's one activity ...

Weight training is better for building muscle, increasing bone density, and supporting weight loss, while Pilates improves flexibility, core strength, and functional fitness. Pilates is gentler on the ...

Stay flexible and strengthen your core: That's the promise of Pilates. There's nothing stopping older people from getting started. Two experts tell us what's important - and what you should have ...

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Weight loss is a goal many strive for, yet choosing the right fitness routine can often feel overwhelming and even discouraging at times, especially with so many options available and conflicting ...

Sebastien Lagree just before teaching one of his Megaformer classes at his studio in Brentwood. (Stella Kalinina / For The Times) Sebastien Lagree would like to make one thing clear: “This. Is. Not.