Not squats or lunges — this is the simple Pilates exercise I use to build functional strength in my quads, hip flexors and deep core

As a runner, Pilates is one of my favorite ways to avoid getting injured before I reach the start line. The simple bodyweight ...

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 planks or sit-ups: This 5-minute Pilates routine targets your deep core to build strength and stability

Here are the four exercises to try.
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Can one simple Pilates move strengthen your core and thighs?

The side-lying double leg lift may look simple, but it targets your deep core, obliques, and hips with controlled movements.
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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 ...
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Tone your core with these simple Pilates exercises for beginners

Pilates core exercises are fantastic for developing a strong and stable core. They not only work the superficial muscles (think: six-pack abs), but also the deep stabilizing muscles, which can lead to ...
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Hit A Wall With Squats And Deadlifts? This Simple Pilates Trick Helps Break A Strength Plateau

Sometimes life pushes you toward an either-or choice—cook at home or eat out, grab the kettlebells or stick with dumbbells...you get the picture. But fitness doesn’t have to live in that split world.