This 10-minute at-home abs workout uses mat Pilates to strengthen and engage your core. With controlled movements and focused ...

As a doctor of physical therapy, Dr. Betiku understands the importance of core strength and stability, so we asked him to ...

Join instructor Sina Riemann for a 15-minute pilates class for core stability. Riemann takes you through a series of moves designed to strengthen and stabilize your core from the center abdominals to ...

Pilates focuses on controlled movements that target the core muscles. By focusing on exercises that require precision and ...

Pilates has become the go-to workout for building functional strength and flexibility while being gentle on your joints. In particular, "Core engagement and strengthening are fundamental parts of any ...

Pilates core exercises are fantastic for developing a strong and stable core. They not only work the superficial muscles (think: six-pack abs), but also the deep stabilizing muscles, which can lead to ...

Starting position: Lie on your back with knees bent, feet hip-width apart, arms by your sides. Movement: Inhale to prepare.

Pilates is well-known for its core-strengthening benefits as the movements are primarily designed to target these muscles and (despite sample sizes often being small), studies show this too. One study ...

I asked fitness expert Dr. Femi Betiku to share more about the problems with a weak core for runners. A weak core means a ...

Reformer Pilates uses a spring-loaded mat on a sliding carriage to offer both support and resistance, “ultimately making the ...

Put simply, good core stability is one of the most effective ways to prevent injuries and improve running efficiency. The groups of muscles that make up your core section provide essential support so ...