but the term “Pilates” itself is not trademarked, so really any fitness instructor can claim they teach the modality, even if they haven’t gone through a specialized training program.

Where do you even begin? Ahead, Pilates instructors share how to pick a Pilates reformer and some of their favorite choices. Even the more affordable reformers aren’t cheap. It’s totally fair ...

As a Pilates instructor, I know finding a good pair of leggings is important. After all, there's nothing worse than the uncomfortable feeling of leggings sliding down your waist during class.

If that sounds doable then I can highly recommend this 7-minute Pilates abs workout from trainer Lilly Sabri, having done it myself. You don’t need any equipment to do the workout but I ...

Before long, you’ll be smiling your way through your instructor’s wicked ab set. Image: Getty One of the unfortunate misconceptions about Pilates (and those who swear by it) is the notion that ...

Speaking of her regular reformer Pilates sessions with Maya, Marsha reminded us that these are supplementary to the strength training workouts Maya does with a PT. These sessions help strengthen ...

Who are resistance band Pilates workouts best for? The Pilates expert and instructor Nolan tells us that the beauty of resistance band Pilates workouts is that they’re suitable for almost ...

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But before you rush to find a free wall, Cooke recommends working with a qualified and accredited Pilates teacher. “This will not only keep you safe, but you will get better results faster," she ...

Here, we spoke to a physical therapist and Pilates instructor on why Pilates can cause wrist pain, and tips and modifications to help prevent it. There are several different reasons Pilates can ...

Last year on May 25, Donald Trump vowed to commute the sentence of early Bitcoin pioneer and Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht to time served if elected president. As we all know, Trump won the election ...