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Not squats or lunges — I do this simple Pilates exercise 3x a week to strengthen my glutes and hamstrings, build deep core stability and reduce lower back pain

By Jane McGuire last updated

Here's why the glute bridge march is not to be skipped.

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‘I’m a Pilates teacher and these are the 6 core exercises I truly love and recommend for all ages and all levels’

By Jessica Downey last updated

'They’re safe, effective, easy to follow, and focused on the deep core muscles that support posture and balance.'

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Not sit-ups, planks, or crunches: I do this simple Pilates exercise every single day to build a strong and stable core and work on my hip flexor mobility

By Jane McGuire last updated

How to do the Pilates toe tap exercise and the form mistakes to look out for.

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Pilates, walking and weights: I'm a personal trainer, and here's why the 3-2-8 method is trending

By Sam Hopes Published

The 3-2-8 workout method involves three strength training sessions, two low-impact workouts like Pilates or barre and 8,000 steps per day. Here's how to get started.

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three woman doing a glute bridge on mats
'I’m a Pilates instructor, and I recommend these 5 core exercises to help older clients build strength and improve posture'

By Jessica Downey Published

Strengthen your core, improve your posture, and enhance your balance with these five senior-friendly Pilates exercises. Gentle, effective, and easy to follow at home.

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I didn't know my core needed strengthening until I tried Pilates 'flutter kicks,' and now I'm humbled

By Sam Hopes Published

Flutter kicks are a modern Pilates exercise and feature in many ab workouts, but what happens when a personal trainer tries them for 10 minutes every day?

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A Pilates instructor confirms: This is the 15-minute core workout you need to build strength, endurance and coordination

By Sam Hopes last updated

A Pilates instructor shares an express 15-minute core workout you can do at home to build strength, endurance and coordination without weights.

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a woman doing a squat while holding two light dumbbells in her hands
No crunches needed — tighten your core and build full-body strength in 30 minutes with Pilates and light dumbbells

By Jessica Downey Published

Grab some light dumbbells and try this trainer's 30-minute Pilates workout to strengthen your core and build real strength.

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Senior woman doing Pilates
A top Pilates instructor says these "anti-desk" exercises are the best thing you can do to counter the effects of sitting at any age

By Katie Sims Published

Features A top Pilates instructor shares her go-to exercises to undo the effects of sitting and build strength and stability in your body.

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I tried this Pilates-inspired 'deep core' ab workout — here’s what happened to my body

By Lucy Miller Published

Features This Pilates-inspired ab workout takes 15 minutes, so I decided to try it out and see if I could build a stronger midsection without going to a class.

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