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8 of the Best Pilates Exercises for Your Abs, Legs, and Booty, Ranked by an Instructor
June 24, 2020
8 of the Best Pilates Exercises for Your Abs, Legs, and Booty, Ranked by an Instructor
Most of us know by now that Pilates can do amazing things for your body.…
By Tehrene Firman
7 Pilates Reformer Exercises That You Can Mimic Without Any Equipment
May 29, 2020
7 Pilates Reformer Exercises That You Can Mimic Without Any Equipment
Mat Pilates is the Ariana Grande of workouts: It seems sweet and gentle, but you…
By Rachel Lapidos
The Internet's favorite trainer is teaching an online sweat session—and you're invited
May 12, 2020
The Internet's favorite trainer is teaching an online sweat session—and you're invited
On my list of celebrity trainers I would love to take a class with, Simone…
By Tehrene Firman
The At-Home Pilates for Beginners Guide You’ve Been Looking For
May 11, 2020
The At-Home Pilates for Beginners Guide You’ve Been Looking For
Despite its reputation for being a slow, soothing form of fitness, Pilates can actually be…
By Rachel Lapidos
I tried the 4 buzziest at-home Pilates workouts—here's which one reigned supreme
May 01, 2020
I tried the 4 buzziest at-home Pilates workouts—here's which one reigned supreme
 Boutique fitness studios are my happy place. There is nothing I love more than…
By Zoe Weiner
14 online workout subscriptions that cost less than $10 a month
April 23, 2020
14 online workout subscriptions that cost less than $10 a month
At this point, you could become a total recluse and still manage to have everything…
By Tehrene Firman
We found the ultimate way to make your abs work harder during any at-home workout
April 23, 2020
We found the ultimate way to make your abs work harder during any at-home workout
Even if you haven't decided to invest in an actual home gym, there's workout equipment…
By Zoe Weiner
Burn out your abs, arms, and glutes with this 20-minute, core-quaking Pilates sesh
April 22, 2020
Burn out your abs, arms, and glutes with this 20-minute, core-quaking Pilates sesh
 One of the coolest things about fitness is that it's actually not time consuming.…
By Rachel Lapidos
The 60-Second Core Strength Test—And 4 Exercises To Make You Stronger
April 14, 2020
The 60-Second Core Strength Test—And 4 Exercises To Make You Stronger
As much as I dreaded the annual fitness assessments in gym class (forever haunted by…
By Kara Jillian Brown
This at-home Pilates lower body workout will set your legs *and* glutes on fire
April 10, 2020
This at-home Pilates lower body workout will set your legs *and* glutes on fire
 People tend to associate Pilates workouts with a stronger core. While that's 100-percent the core…
By Rachel Lapidos
This 30-minute full-body Pilates workout is a low impact way to get your sweat on
April 09, 2020
This 30-minute full-body Pilates workout is a low impact way to get your sweat on
 There are some workouts that you dread (but are so grateful for once they're…
By Rachel Lapidos
This underrated workout tool is *not* sold out—here's how to use it
April 05, 2020
This underrated workout tool is *not* sold out—here's how to use it
Now's the time to make your vision for a home gym turn into a reality.…
By Tehrene Firman
Here’s the Best At-Home Pilates Workout Based On Your Specific Goals
March 30, 2020
Here’s the Best At-Home Pilates Workout Based On Your Specific Goals
Pilates is one of the most underrated ways to work out. People who haven't tried…
By Tehrene Firman
Feeling tight? This Pilates stretching workout is the next best thing to a massage
March 26, 2020
Feeling tight? This Pilates stretching workout is the next best thing to a massage
Pilates is one of the best workouts you can turn to in order to recover…
By Rachel Lapidos
The resistance band Pilates series that works your back and core like none other
March 21, 2020
The resistance band Pilates series that works your back and core like none other
 If you’ve been cycling through your fair share of at-home workouts lately, chances are…
By Zoe Weiner
One of the hardest Pilates abs moves is one of the easiest to mess up—but here's how to nail it
March 20, 2020
One of the hardest Pilates abs moves is one of the easiest to mess up—but here's how to nail it
 The Teaser is one of the most famously well-known (and well-suffered-through) moves in the…
By Zoe Weiner
This 10-minute, equipment-free Pilates workout seriously combats couch butt
March 19, 2020
This 10-minute, equipment-free Pilates workout seriously combats couch butt
Pilates instructor Chloe Gregor views the glutes as part of your core. Why? Your glutes…
By Rachel Lapidos
Just need to move? This 20-minute glute and core workout is like a Megaformer class at home
March 17, 2020
Just need to move? This 20-minute glute and core workout is like a Megaformer class at home
It only takes one sweat sesh on the Megaformer to completely fall in love. The…
By Tehrene Firman
Online workouts you can do at home to ease social distancing
March 16, 2020
Online workouts you can do at home to ease social distancing
Gyms are now closed, but it's still so important to keep taking care of yourself…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Literally glide through your next intense workout with these slider disc exercises
March 12, 2020
Literally glide through your next intense workout with these slider disc exercises
Sliders are one of my favorite toys to use at the gym. Adding a little…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Flow Through This At-Home Pilates Workout for Better Hip Mobility (and, Of Course, Core Strength)
March 12, 2020
Flow Through This At-Home Pilates Workout for Better Hip Mobility (and, Of Course, Core Strength)
 Out of all of our body parts, our hips tend to get the brunt…
By Rachel Lapidos
Your core workouts have never burned as much as this 15-minute Pilates sesh
March 05, 2020
Your core workouts have never burned as much as this 15-minute Pilates sesh
 If you're ever looking to burn out your core, one of the best—and lowest…
By Rachel Lapidos
A *lot* of people are ditching bootcamps for Pilates—and there's a science to why
March 04, 2020
A *lot* of people are ditching bootcamps for Pilates—and there's a science to why
In 2020, Pilates will celebrate its 94th birthday. It's the OG boutique fitness class, and…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
Fatigue your entire upper body in just 6-minutes with this Pilates arm workout
February 24, 2020
Fatigue your entire upper body in just 6-minutes with this Pilates arm workout
 There are a slew of different ways you can work your arms. You can…
By Rachel Lapidos
There are 12 million Pilates abs workouts on YouTube, but this is the only one you need
February 10, 2020
There are 12 million Pilates abs workouts on YouTube, but this is the only one you need
 No workout has a better reputation for firing up your core than Pilates. The…
By Rachel Lapidos
The Benefits of Pilates Go Way Beyond Core Strength—Here’s What To Expect
February 05, 2020
The Benefits of Pilates Go Way Beyond Core Strength—Here’s What To Expect
If you peek into any Pilates class, it'll look like a lot of small movements…
By Rachel Lapidos
Finish every workout with this simple move to avoid lower back pain
February 05, 2020
Finish every workout with this simple move to avoid lower back pain
Every exercise you do helps to strengthen those beautiful muscles of yours. The only issue…
By Tehrene Firman
Prepare to be sore: This 7-move Pilates-inspired workout will light up your full body
February 03, 2020
Prepare to be sore: This 7-move Pilates-inspired workout will light up your full body
 Pilates-inspired workouts—one of Well+Good's 2020 wellness trends—are known for their really, really slow, small…
By Rachel Lapidos
5 foot posture exercises that feel a lot like a foot massage
February 02, 2020
5 foot posture exercises that feel a lot like a foot massage
There are a lot of variables that go into having good posture. Keeping your shoulders back,…
By Rachel Lapidos
Right now is the best time to sign up for ClassPass if you like spending $0 for pricey workouts
December 24, 2019
Right now is the best time to sign up for ClassPass if you like spending $0 for pricey workouts
Workout classes get pricey. I mean, I love Pilates... but if you're spending upward of…
By Tehrene Firman
Megaformer-Inspired Workouts Will Become Mega-Popular
December 10, 2019
Megaformer-Inspired Workouts Will Become Mega-Popular
The past decade of fitness has been set to the tune of “harder, better, faster,…
By Zoe Weiner
The 5 basic Pilates moves that *everyone* should incorporate in their workouts for better mobility
December 05, 2019
The 5 basic Pilates moves that *everyone* should incorporate in their workouts for better mobility
If you're not a Pilates fan, you might brush off the fitness modality's entire catalogue…
By Rachel Lapidos
SLT is debuting a megaformer-treadmill class that gives you planks with a side of sprinting
December 04, 2019
SLT is debuting a megaformer-treadmill class that gives you planks with a side of sprinting
Ask any boutique fitness connoisseur (including our three fitness editors) what the hardest workout in…
By Zoe Weiner
The 'Pilates burpee' may go down in history as the hardest core exercise ever
November 22, 2019
The 'Pilates burpee' may go down in history as the hardest core exercise ever
If I could poll the entire world about the most challenging workouts, I bet at…
By Kells McPhillips
10 Resistance Band Exercises That Will Strengthen and Stretch Your Legs in No Time
October 28, 2019
10 Resistance Band Exercises That Will Strengthen and Stretch Your Legs in No Time
We're gonna go ahead and say it: Resistance bands don't get enough credit. Why's that?…
By Tehrene Firman
I Found a Yoga Mat That Turns Into a Full Gym in Seconds
October 24, 2019
I Found a Yoga Mat That Turns Into a Full Gym in Seconds
You've probably seen your fair share of at-home gym set-ups. Typically, they have a few…
By Tehrene Firman
4 moves to loosen up your lower half if you're dealing with restless legs
October 21, 2019
4 moves to loosen up your lower half if you're dealing with restless legs
If you have restless legs syndrome, you know the feeling: It's been a long day…
By Mercey Livingston
How To Strengthen Your Lower Back and Ensure Good Posture for Life
October 19, 2019
How To Strengthen Your Lower Back and Ensure Good Posture for Life
When it comes to strengthening and toning, some parts of the body get all the…
By Emily Laurence
This core-conditioning workout will give you better posture in 3 easy moves
September 27, 2019
This core-conditioning workout will give you better posture in 3 easy moves
"Strengthening your core" is one of those things that any trainer, no matter who they…
By Zoe Weiner
This Pilates ring workout targets your obliques and booty
September 23, 2019
This Pilates ring workout targets your obliques and booty
 Welcome to Trainer of the Month Club, our brand-new fitness series, where we tap the…
By Zoe Weiner
The 9-minute, at-home Pilates workout that targets every muscle of your core
September 16, 2019
The 9-minute, at-home Pilates workout that targets every muscle of your core
Welcome to Trainer of the Month Club, our brand-new fitness series, where we tap the coolest,…
By Rachel Lapidos
You don't even need to stand up to do this full-body Pilates workout
September 09, 2019
You don't even need to stand up to do this full-body Pilates workout
Welcome to Trainer of the Month Club, our brand-new fitness series, where we tap the coolest,…
By Rachel Lapidos
Solidcore is doing for the megaformer what Orangtheory did for HIIT—taking it everywhere
September 03, 2019
Solidcore is doing for the megaformer what Orangtheory did for HIIT—taking it everywhere
"Never give up." Those three words are painted on the floor at Solidcore, a megaformer studio…
By Zoe Weiner
The Slow-and-Steady Glutes Workout That Fire Up Your Butt Muscles
September 02, 2019
The Slow-and-Steady Glutes Workout That Fire Up Your Butt Muscles
 Welcome to Trainer of the Month Club, our brand-new fitness series, where we tap…
By Rachel Lapidos
10 Pilates exercises that will help you stand taller and get stronger
August 22, 2019
10 Pilates exercises that will help you stand taller and get stronger
There’s nothing quite like waking up early on a Saturday to take charge of your…
By Rebecca Norris
A gastroenterologist says core work is the best exercise for the 'promotion of poopage'
August 18, 2019
A gastroenterologist says core work is the best exercise for the 'promotion of poopage'
When you're bloated, crampy, and backed up, shimmying into a Spandex set sounds about as…
By Kells McPhillips
This 8-minute Pilates ring workout will leave your abs sore for days
August 16, 2019
This 8-minute Pilates ring workout will leave your abs sore for days
 Much like medicine balls or yoga wheels, Pilates rings tend to fall into the…
By Rachel Lapidos
6 teeny, tiny barre movements that add up to a full-on workout
July 10, 2019
6 teeny, tiny barre movements that add up to a full-on workout
When it comes to fitness, you might assume that the bigger the movement, the sorer…
By Rebecca Norris
All you need for better posture is a resistance band and 5 free minutes
June 27, 2019
All you need for better posture is a resistance band and 5 free minutes
I like to include what I dub fitness toys into my workouts to make things…
By Rachel Lapidos
9 hip-strengthening exercises that make moving through life *way* easier
June 26, 2019
9 hip-strengthening exercises that make moving through life *way* easier
Have you ever wondered why some people can squat lower, jump higher, or simply bend…
By Rebecca Norris
Remix a classic crunch to make it the hardest move in your abs playbook
June 21, 2019
Remix a classic crunch to make it the hardest move in your abs playbook
Whenever I hit the gym, I try my best to focus on my own workout.…
By Kells McPhillips
Changing the position of your feet can make a *huge* impact on your workout
June 13, 2019
Changing the position of your feet can make a *huge* impact on your workout
Whether you're jogging, doing Pilates, or hitting up a strength training class, you're probably already…
By Kara Jillian Brown
There are 188,000 oblique workout videos on YouTube—these 8 are the absolute best
June 13, 2019
There are 188,000 oblique workout videos on YouTube—these 8 are the absolute best
By now, I feel like I have a full-on ab workout encyclopedia living inside my…
By Rachel Lapidos
You can now do Jessica Biel's go-to workout in your living room
June 12, 2019
You can now do Jessica Biel's go-to workout in your living room
Jessica Biel, former 7th Heaven basketball star (#TBT to when Mary trashed the gym #neverforget) and current…
By Zoe Weiner
This 6-move butt workout will give you a perkier peach in 5 minutes flat
June 05, 2019
This 6-move butt workout will give you a perkier peach in 5 minutes flat
This morning, my butt and I experienced our first ever "chair Pilates" class at Chaise…
By Zoe Weiner
This Pilates floor workout is so effective, it rivals an intense Megaformer class
June 05, 2019
This Pilates floor workout is so effective, it rivals an intense Megaformer class
Over the past few months, I have fallen completely in love with Megaformer Pilates. I…
By Zoe Weiner
The easiest way to wreck your crunch form is also the most common modification
June 03, 2019
The easiest way to wreck your crunch form is also the most common modification
If someone tells you to drop down and knock out some ab work, nine times…
By Rachel Lapidos
Can't do a full push-up? This *magic* (no, really) hack will help
May 31, 2019
Can't do a full push-up? This *magic* (no, really) hack will help
Even though I can lift moderately heavy weights and carry loads of stuff (sup, gym…
By Rachel Lapidos
It’s really easy to overwork the core, which is just as dicey as doing zero ab work
May 21, 2019
It’s really easy to overwork the core, which is just as dicey as doing zero ab work
I try to work my abs in every single workout that I do, whether it's…
By Rachel Lapidos
Jessica Biel breaks a sweat with these wild single-leg skater squats—and now so do I
May 21, 2019
Jessica Biel breaks a sweat with these wild single-leg skater squats—and now so do I
If you're looking for fitness inspiration, there's one woman who always comes through. Jessica Biel…
By Tehrene Firman
Working out high may be fun, but can it actually make you a better athlete?
May 20, 2019
Working out high may be fun, but can it actually make you a better athlete?
As someone who can't stand cardio, I've never experienced the runner's high that everyone talks…
By Erin Magner
You're probably making these common mistakes doing bicycle crunches, and your neck and back are paying for it
May 14, 2019
You're probably making these common mistakes doing bicycle crunches, and your neck and back are paying for it
No matter what type of workout I'm doing, there's a 60 percent chance that I'll…
By Rachel Lapidos
Trainers agree: Vanessa Hudgens' workout equation is something everyone can learn from
May 14, 2019
Trainers agree: Vanessa Hudgens' workout equation is something everyone can learn from
Vanessa Hudgens is really, really strong. I know this, because when I worked out next…
By Zoe Weiner
What most people get wrong about the "neutral spine" position
May 13, 2019
What most people get wrong about the "neutral spine" position
Fitness instructors often ask participants to keep a "neutral spine" during all the exercises, especially…
By Tehrene Firman
The one workout a world-renowned ballerina swears by for strength training and recovery
March 09, 2019
The one workout a world-renowned ballerina swears by for strength training and recovery
Don't let the delicate tutus and graceful movements fool you: Ballet is hard work. After all,…
By Zoe Weiner
The oyster exercise is the no-equipment butt-sculpting move you need to add to your routine
March 01, 2019
The oyster exercise is the no-equipment butt-sculpting move you need to add to your routine
You know those moves that look easy but leave your body feeling like it's on…
By Tehrene Firman
I work out at a movement salon where I get my Pilates with a side of soup
February 22, 2019
I work out at a movement salon where I get my Pilates with a side of soup
Around the country, but especially in New York City, there’s a never-ending supply of hip and trendy…
By Tamim Alnuweiri
Prepare yourself for Heather Anderson's pilates ring exercises that only looks easy
February 10, 2019
Prepare yourself for Heather Anderson's pilates ring exercises that only looks easy
Unlike Ariana Grande, I can't quite afford to give my six best friends rings of…
By Erin Bunch
Selena Gomez introduced me to hot Pilates and my winter is already better
January 02, 2019
Selena Gomez introduced me to hot Pilates and my winter is already better
Move over, Bikram: There's a hot new workout trend (yes, I went there) that's about to…
By Zoe Weiner
How to avoid over-stretching in yoga and Pilates—because yes, it happens
November 15, 2018
How to avoid over-stretching in yoga and Pilates—because yes, it happens
As far as workouts are concerned, yoga and Pilates are typically thought of as restorative,…
By Emily Laurence
We’ve found the one crunch that'll never leave you bored
October 18, 2018
We’ve found the one crunch that'll never leave you bored
When it comes to core work, crunches tend to unleash a wave of boredom the quickest.…
By Tehrene Firman
Get In an Intense Workout *Anywhere* Using This Completely Collapsable Pilates Reformer
October 15, 2018
Get In an Intense Workout *Anywhere* Using This Completely Collapsable Pilates Reformer
There's really only one major downside to living in a smaller space: there's not much…
By Tehrene Firman
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