The year is 1995, and I’m popping one of my mom’s Jane Fonda step aerobics tapes into the VCR, ready to sweat along with a cast of perky hard bodies. This is me, at 13 years old, discovering how truly ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If it feels like every man, woman, and celebrity you know is suddenly hopping on a reformer or perfecting ...

Discover the best pilates outfits for mat, reformer and home workouts – from sculpting sets to chic layers that look as good ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Mat and reformer pilates can both build strength, improve flexibility, and support better posture, but ...

Pilates has been around for quite a while – the physical fitness system was developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century! However, if you’ve been hearing about it only recently and wondering ...

If you feel like all of your friends started taking up Pilates last year, it’s not in your head. There’s no doubt about it: Pilates is growing in popularity. In fact, it was the most booked fitness ...

It’s been 25 years since I last did a Pilates class, and now I’m remembering why I strayed for so long. The movements are precise, the positions very specific and the classes can be eye-wateringly ...

If you don’t have the space or money for a big Pilates reformer, these props and accessories are just as good.

Instructors share which is best for strength and longevity ...

Lighter resistance with correct form will always serve you better than a heavy spring and terrible form. Boring but true.” ...

In 10 sessions you’ll feel the difference, in 20 you’ll see the difference, and in 30 you’ll have a whole new body.” ...