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A new study says this type of exercise is linked to a 36% lower risk of death, and I'm pretty surprised

By Sam Hopes Published

A new study from Arizona State University examining more than 55,000 U.S. adults found that Pilates was associated with a 36% lower risk of death, while yoga was linked to a 27% lower risk. 

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Man and woman holding a dumbbell in hand performing a bicep curl
Can Pilates actually build as much muscle as weight training? A strength coach and a Pilates instructor both weigh in

By Sam Hopes Published

I asked a Pilates trainer and a strength coach if Pilates builds muscle like lifting weights — here’s the truth.

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I asked a Pilates instructor for the best exercise to improve mobility and build core strength after 40 — and her answer wasn’t what I was expecting

By Jane McGuire Published

Here's the exercise we should all be doing to improve our mobility, according to a Pilates instructor

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a woman doing the Pilates single leg extension
No, not pigeon pose, this is the simple Pilates exercise I use to actively stretch my hip flexors while also working my deep core

By Jane McGuire Published

This is the simple Pilates exercise I use to actively stretch my hip flexors while also working my deep core.

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a woman doing Pilates on an exercise mat
A celebrity Pilates trainer says this is the one exercise everyone should do every day, so I tried it for 30 days and noticed these changes

By Lucy Miller Published

This full-body Pilates move challenges your core, glutes and shoulders all at once.

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Woman facing side on to camera performing bicep curl with dumbbell
If you want to build strength while also working on your posture and alignment, try this Pilates-inspired dumbbell workout

By Alice Porter Published

Build strength and improve posture and alignment with this short Pilates-inspired dumbbell workout.

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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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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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