When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images After taking a class with a friend just over a year ago, Pilates has been a ...

Your core is an integral part of daily functions and your athletic performance—it’s used every time you sneeze, cough, have a bowel movement, pick things up, or do something more obvious… like sprint.

Pilates is well-known for its core-strengthening benefits as the movements are primarily designed to target these muscles and (despite sample sizes often being small), studies show this too. One study ...

We often think of sit-ups and crunches when we think of exercises to target our core muscles - but a Pilates abs workout will do an equally good job of building strength in this area, if not better.

Struggling to motivate for yet *another* at-home workout? This 28-day abs challenge is sure to keep you on track. All you have to do is press play. Start your week off with a full, 20-minute Pilates ...

This 10-minute at-home abs workout uses mat Pilates movements to activate and strengthen your entire core. With controlled exercises and steady pacing, this routine builds heat, improves stability, ...

There's a reason celebs are obsessed with the low-impact, core-focused method. Here's how it differs from yoga and barre, ...

For more at-home Pilates routines from Raven Ross — plus meal plans, fitness challenges, walking podcasts and inspiration — download the Start TODAY app! If you're looking for affordable, portable and ...

A physio-based Pilates instructor explains how chair Pilates works, who benefits most, and how often to do it safely ...