Pilates was created in the 1920s in New York City by Joseph Pilates and many of its exercises were originally used to help World War I patients rehabilitate injuries. Today, Pilates is used more for ...

The best type of exercise for beginners is the one you'll actually do. Without sounding flippant, the likelihood of keeping up a type of fitness you hate is minimal. But if you find a form of exercise ...

Join me for a 30 minute beginner mat Pilates workout, no equipment needed! Join the 30-Day Yoga & Pilates Morning Challenge: ...

The main muscles recruited when performing a pullup are the back (specifically the rhomboids and lats ), arm muscles ...

Whether you’re squeezing in workouts between meetings or carving out a proper routine at home, resistance bands might just be the most underrated piece of equipment in your fitness lineup. They’re ...

So maybe you aren’t in good enough shape to get down and give us 50 crunches. But we know you’re not looking to ignore your core either. Well here’s no small truth: A strong midsection isn’t all about ...

I used to watch girls in the gym who could lift massive weights or squat those huge barbells, and I would wonder: How did they get there? Were they ever as lazy as me? How long did it take for them to ...

If you're over 40 and looking to build strength, improve balance, and feel more confident in your body, this class is for you ...

Not only is weightlifting fun, it's one of the best ways to lower your body fat percentage and build lean muscle. In addition to losing fat, a 2006 review in the British Journal of Sports Medicine ...

If you’re a new runner, maintaining a consistent mobility practice might not fall at the top of your list of priorities. But it probably should. Whether you’ve signed up for your first marathon or you ...