As the popularity of Pilates—and those oh-so-Instagram-able reformer classes—has increased over the past few years, so too has the hype surrounding the method’s benefits. (Build long and lean lines!

Reformer Pilates is now one of the most popular workouts globally. According to a report from Allied Market Research, the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Woman doing a plank pose at home in front of laptop. If you haven't tried Pilates, you might be surprised at just how effective it ...

Step into any Pilates studio and you’ll see lots of specialized equipment, such as bands, rings, and large machines such as the Reformer and chair (these can give you a great workout!). But if you ...

Pilates may seem like a modern-day trend, with contemporary stars of all ages like Martha Stewart, Lady Gaga and Kylie Jenner reportedly swearing by the workout. Yet, it's been around since Joseph ...

Pilates strengthens neglected postural muscles and promotes body awareness. It helps correct imbalances caused by long hours of sitting or slouching. Improved alignment can also reduce chronic neck ...

On an episode of "Good Moves," Brian Spencer of East River Pilates demonstrates an 11-minute inner thigh workout based in Pilates. The inner thighs are not an easy muscle group to target and ...

Club Pilates, which opened last week, is now the first Pilates studio in the Myrtle Beach area. This style of fitness focuses on core strength and improving less-commonly used muscles. Courtesy of ...

The type of Pilates you do will influence whether it can help with muscle growth. It’s difficult to make broad, sweeping generalisations about what Pilates can and can’t do for your body. The method ...