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 ...

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.

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 ...

Lori Harvey is this generation’s IT girl. There’s no denying that she has a specific look, charm, and charisma that excites the public. Another advantage she has over others is her commitment to ...

Pilates core exercises are fantastic for developing a strong and stable core. They not only work the superficial muscles (think: six-pack abs), but also the deep stabilizing muscles, which can lead to ...

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

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

Jessica Biel has the best workout partner. In an Instagram video posted on Aug. 6, the actor walked her followers through a "killer" Pilates ab routine, with an unexpected visit from her husband, ...

Jennifer Aniston has a confession. "I hate abs," she told POPSUGAR (which we think is totally fair!). But when she does core workouts, some of her go-to exercises are Russian twists, a "good ...

Pilates is a low impact form of exercise that has movement options for people of all abilities. Beginners can practice with just a mat at home or a studio, as well as use tools like a reformer.

Pilates is a popular workout method that involves a variety of exercises designed to develop functional strength and flexibility in tandem. In modern fitness, Pilates as a methodology focuses heavily ...