You remember the scene — that one in Sex and the City when Richard's assistant walks in on Samantha in the shower. He jumps back — aghast — and responds with a simple, "Wow." Samantha shrugs, ...

Joseph Pilates, the founder of the groundbreaking eponymous stretching and strengthening exercise program, developed several tools to augment his full-body workout. The elastic bands and the reformer ...

DAYS UNTIL THE WEDDING: 74 Wake up, work out, eat, sleep...wake up, work out, eat, sleep...ever feel like a workout robot? I do. The second I start to feel like I'm coasting through my routine, I ...

Before you grab your weights, you might want to consider another way to get your health and fitness on track. Maybe you’re feeling strong—but are you feeling stiff? Too much sitting at your ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." What are Pilates rings designed to do? "They add resistance, which makes your muscles work harder, and ...

Push your workout to the next level with the addition of a Pilates magic circle. It’s perfect for toning and building core strength — and it’s light and not too expensive (it’s found at most fitness ...

A pilates ring is a tool that you can incorporate into your normal pilates exercise routine. It’s circular in shape and should be both flexible and lightweight. You can use them both at home and in ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? If you've spent the past several months mastering bodyweight exercises, by now ...

If you’re looking to stay fit and live a healthy lifestyle but don’t know where to begin, fitness pros recommend trying wall Pilates exercises, which are easily incorporated into any at-home workout ...