Forget crunches, planks, and sit-ups — I use this simple Pilates exercise to strengthen my core, lower back, glutes and shoulders, all while working on my stability and posture

Credit: I’ve been practicing Pilates for the past decade and credit it with keeping me injury-free as I’ve trained for six marathons and rebuilding my core and pelvic floor postpartum. Pilates ...

No sit-ups or crunches, this is the simple Pilates exercise I use to sculpt all of the muscles in my core

Think about squeezing your core, bracing your abdominal muscles as if you were to be punched in the stomach. Moving slowly ...

No Reformer, No Problem. Wall Pilates Will Challenge Every Muscle in Your Body.

Adding a wall can provide both support and resistance.
Tom's Guide

I tried this 15-minute Pilates ab workout instead of going to a class — here’s what happened

Fitness ‘I’m a Pilates teacher and these are the 5 core exercises I truly love and recommend for all ages and all levels’ Workouts Can just 15 minutes of Pilates strengthen your core? I put it to the ...
Woman & Home on MSN

I'm a Pilates instructor - this 15-minute workout strengthens the core without a single sit-up

Sit-up and crunches be gone - just 15 minutes of Pilates can build up core strength, and improve mobility and flexibility ...
Well+Good

This 11-Minute Pilates Ab Workout Is a Guaranteed Mood Booster

Try this good-mood-inducing Pilates ab workout for a midday pick-me-up and some core engaging fun. Brian Spencer leads the way. Your abdominal muscles don’t share the name of the center of the earth ...
Essence

3 Easy Mat Pilates Exercises You Can Do To Get Abs Like Lori Harvey

Lori Harvey is this generation’s IT girl. There’s no denying that she has a specific look, charm, and charisma that excites the public. Another advantage she has over others is her commitment to ...
New York Post

‘Lazy girl’ Pilates workout sculpts four areas of your body at home

Who knew that being “lazy” could look so good? A fitness influencer on TikTok has shared her “lazy girl Pilates pose” that she promises can sculpt four muscle groups at once — in the comfort of your ...
Bustle

10 Easy Pilates Exercises That Feel So Good

If you think Pilates sounds too difficult to try or you don’t like the idea of sliding around on a Reformer, no worries. There are plenty of easy Pilates exercises you can do on a mat at home to build ...
Fit&Well on MSN

Forget kegels—a Pilates instructor shares four simple moves to strengthen your pelvic floor

Pelvic floor strength is key for stability and control—here are four exercises that can help ...