You’ve likely heard of Pilates, which has become such a popular way to exercise these days, but the origins of this exercise practice might surprise you. It was not used as a form of general fitness ...

Instructor: Michelle Harris, licensed physical therapist and Pilates instructor. Harris has been a physical therapist for almost 21 years. She is certified in manual therapy. She has been doing ...

To counter this, Pilates instructor Abby McLachlan, founder of the East of Eden fitness studio, advises a quick move that only takes a few minutes. She calls the “Pilates roll down” a two-minute daily ...

'Taking a class two to three times a week – or slightly more if Pilates is the main choice of exercise class for that person ...

In this series, fitness pros investigate how exercise trends measure up to the hype. Do you want to destress and improve your balance, core strength, functional fitness and mobility? Pilates might be ...

"Tempo Pilates is a brilliant complement to more traditional Pilates practices," agrees Warburton. "It helps to fine-tune ...

There are many paths to reach a goal, and this applies to training as well. Strength training is important for health and ...

Instructor: Jimi Alida Klopson has been teaching Pilates for nearly 10 years. She was introduced to Pilates as a ballet dancer at the Ballet West Conservatory. “I sort of fell into it, but it always ...

Eight years after my first Pilates class, I decided to train as an instructor. When it came to choosing a course, I knew I ...