As the popularity of Pilates—and those oh-so-Instagram-able reformer classes—has increased over the past few years, so too has the hype surrounding the method’s benefits. (Build long and lean lines!

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Woman doing a plank pose at home in front of laptop. If you haven't tried Pilates, you might be surprised at just how effective it ...

Step into any Pilates studio and you’ll see lots of specialized equipment, such as bands, rings, and large machines such as the Reformer and chair (these can give you a great workout!). But if you ...

Social media trend crushes the stigma that Pilates is easy, as male athletes learn the challenge of controlled movements and ...

Pilates may seem like a modern-day trend, with contemporary stars of all ages like Martha Stewart, Lady Gaga and Kylie Jenner reportedly swearing by the workout. Yet, it's been around since Joseph ...

Pilates is known for its gentle yet effective approach to building strength, flexibility, and balance. Over the years, it has ...

On an episode of "Good Moves," Brian Spencer of East River Pilates demonstrates an 11-minute inner thigh workout based in Pilates. The inner thighs are not an easy muscle group to target and ...

Pilates strengthens neglected postural muscles and promotes body awareness. It helps correct imbalances caused by long hours of sitting or slouching. Improved alignment can also reduce chronic neck ...

“Thin is in” — again — and social media is to blame, critics say. The rise of trendy weight-loss drugs like Ozempic has turbocharged a new wave of toxic body standards. But it’s not just the shots ...

Club Pilates, which opened last week, is now the first Pilates studio in the Myrtle Beach area. This style of fitness focuses on core strength and improving less-commonly used muscles. Courtesy of ...

The type of Pilates you do will influence whether it can help with muscle growth. It’s difficult to make broad, sweeping generalisations about what Pilates can and can’t do for your body. The method ...