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Writer Sam on a reformer Pilates bed on hands and one knee extending her left leg behind her, front view

I tried this 3-move Pilates workout from a Pilates teacher — here are 3 things it did for my body

By Sam Hopes Published

Here's a short but effective Pilates routine you can do on the mat or using a reformer machine.

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a photo of Dua Lipa

I tried Dua Lipa’s go-to 20-minute mat Pilates routine — and my abs still haven't recovered

By Jane McGuire Last updated

Our fitness editor unrolled her exercise mat, grabbed a Pilates ball, and gave this workout a go

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Writer Sam on a reformer Pilates bed on hands and one knee extending her left leg behind her, front view

I'm a personal trainer, and I'm using this 5-move Pilates routine to build liquid mobility, stability and strength

By Sam Hopes Last updated

Yvette McGaffin, director of iFIT Pilates and founder of Reform RX, shares a full-body five-move reformer routine to build strength and stability.

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a woman doing squats using a chair

Over 60? Try this 10-minute chair Pilates routine to improve your core strength and stability

By Jane McGuire Published

Here’s how to do it

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Woman with Pilates ring between feet performing a v-sit on exercise mat in studio

I build strength and stability using these 3 moves and a 15-minute Pilates workout, and it's beginner-friendly

By Sam Hopes Last updated

Try this three-move Pilates ring workout for an all-over burn.

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Mature woman in blue activewear in a reformer Pilates class

A Pilates instructor shares a 6-move routine for over-60s to build balance, mobility and functional core strength

By Sam Hopes Published

Try these six reformer Pilates exercises from a qualified instructor.

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a photo of a woman with strong abs

According to a Pilates instructor, this one exercise flattens your stomach more than 100s of crunches. I gave it a go for a week, and here are my results

By Jane McGuire Published

According to a Pilates instructor, this one exercise flattens your stomach more than 100s of crunches.

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a photo of Margot Robbie and Chrissi Glow

The at-home Barbie Pilates routine: I replicated Margot Robbie’s core workout without a gym

By Jane McGuire Last updated

Try these Pilates exercises inspired by Margot Robbie's routine to get in shape for 'Barbie.'

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a photo of a man doing high plank with leg lifts

Forget sit-ups and crunches — I added this abs exercise to my workouts, and my core is still trembling

By Sam Hopes Last updated

The three-legged plank and tiger curl exercise is a powerhouse for core, shoulder and hip strength.

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a woman in gym kit lying on a yoga mat

Stop doing 100s of sit-ups to build strong, stable abs. McGill curl-ups are elite, and here's how to do them

By Sam Hopes Published

Here’s everything you need to know about the modified McGill curl-up for building core strength and control.

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