I started doing Pilates with the goal of learning how to do the splits. I can't do the splits, but I've gained much more — I'm more flexible, and my back pain is healed. I never thought I'd be able to ...

For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a bad back. The feeling – more of a dull ache, less of a burning pain – has plagued me for so long that I’ve adapted to it and accepted that this is just the ...

Pilates is known for its gentle yet effective approach to building strength, flexibility, and balance. Over the years, it has ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? Though well-versed in the benefits of reformer Pilates – increased mobility, a ...

Pilates instructor James Shaw shared four simple exercises to alleviate back pain. These moves, including a standing roll down and spine stretch forward, aim to lengthen the spine and provide an ...

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 ...