It wasn’t always a trendy workout class – Pilates is an exercise method founded in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates as a way to elongate, strengthen, and restore the body with intentional ...

When certified Pilates trainer and owner of Speir Pilates Andrea Speir takes her clients through a Pilates mat workout, they tend to agree on the same thing: they're way harder than reformer workouts.

Here's how to incorporate it into your routine for maximum results.

A tough Pilates workout challenges your entire body. But many Pilates exercises you’ll find in a Reformer or mat class also place a big emphasis on your core muscles. That's because the majority of ...

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