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5 simple tips a Pilates instructor wants every beginner to know
By Jessica Downey published
From breathing and core engagement to what to wear and which style to choose, these five expert-backed tips will help you step into Pilates with confidence.

It's not yoga you should be doing today — this ‘Power Pilates’ workout sculpts a strong and mobile body using just a set of light dumbbells
By Sam Hopes published
A Pilates instructor guides you through a 37-minute power Pilates workout using a set of light dumbbells to sculpt your entire body.

I swapped sit-ups and crunches for the Pilates plank tuck — and my core strength has never been better
By Sam Hopes published
The Pilates plank tuck is a core-strengthening exercise that targets your whole core, glutes and legs. Here's why we love it.

Over 60? Use this advice from a Pilates instructor to stay strong and mobile, and support bone health
By Nick Harris-Fry published
Pilates is a great way to increase your strength and mobility as you get older, and this advice from an instructor can help you get started.

Forget crunches, sit-ups, or Russian twists — these 6 Pilates-inspired exercises strengthen your core without weights
By Lucy Gornall last updated
You don't need a reformer to benefit from a Pilates workout; just try these six bodyweight exercises for core strength.

Over 55? I asked a Pilates instructor for this gentle 10-minute chair workout
By Jessica Downey last updated
Low impact doesn’t mean low results. Try this gentle chair-based workout to improve your balance, mobility, and lower body strength at any age.

A Pilates teacher says you can fire up your abs and glutes with this 'essential' exercise for beginners
By Sam Hopes published
Forget sit-ups, crunches, or Russian twists; a Pilates teacher shares his ‘essential’ abs and glutes exercise for beginners.

I tested a 5-minute posture hack — and it actually worked
By Jessica Downey published
Follow this Pilates instructor’s 5-minute routine to unlock better posture, release tight muscles and heighten body awareness.
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