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 ...

Pilates beginners can rejoice — this short 30-minute Pilates workout strengthens the core muscles and hips without requiring weights. Although Reformer Pilates packs plenty of health benefits, mat ...

Not having enough time is one of the most common reasons that people are unable to train, but when it comes to improving your core strength, you can achieve a lot in just seven minutes. You’ll need ...

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 ...

You've probably heard just how effective Pilates can be for core strength and definition. With this workout video, you can find out for yourself—and you only need six minutes. This quick ...

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.

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? It's unclear exactly how many reps Jessica did of this epic Pilates sequence, ...

Shay Mitchell's trainer, Kira Stokes, explains how to do a hardcore, Pilates ab sequence using a treadmill like she does with the "Pretty Little Liars" actress. “I think that was her first time doing ...

Core exercises for stronger abs include crunches, teasers, planks, and body-weight squats. A strong core helps improve balance and posture.

Pilates offers several exercises that not only engage the core muscles but also work and shape the glutes. Photo: GettyImages/dimid_86 Deadlifts or squats are optimal for training the glute muscles, ...