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Pilates queen Bryony Deery's daily routine
3+ hour, 30+ min ago (654+ words) I always make myself a matcha, which I blend with collagen powder. I sit down with The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday and read the daily lesson. It's been a game-changer for my mindset. After that, I either meditate or…...
I tried infrared Pilates — will this be London's next hot fitness craze?
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (1184+ words) I have a complicated history with cult fitness classes. When the spin craze boomed in the mid 2010s I left my first bike workout totally spent, legs like jelly " and later realised I'd torn a muscle in my thigh while trying…...
The 18 best reformer Pilates studios in London
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (1131+ words) Our love for Pilates is going nowhere, with Reformer classes booming in London right now. Over on TikTok, there are 145.5M videos dedicated to the exercise. It's beloved by celebrities, with everyone from Meghan Markle and Jennifer Aniston to LeBron James…...
The best mother’s day beauty gifts to make her day
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (527+ words) Perfect presents win favour, so for failsafe success try these Shopping | ES Best Home | Beauty Mother's day, that annual festival of flowers, fond feelings and thinly disguised commercialism. Yes, we are all quite clear that this is a holiday designed…...
Is Reformer Pilates safe anymore?
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (449+ words) Get up on the box, and put the strap around your foot," barks the instructor, imperiously. I do as I'm told, wobbling uncertainly as I try to maintain my balance atop the Reformer Pilates machine and the box that is…...
Best glute-building machines and equipment for effective workouts
10+ mon, 2+ day ago (1745+ words) Whether you're aiming to create more shape, enhance athletic performance, or build more strength, targeting the glutes is key. But what is the secret to seeing real results? ES Best spoke to Jase Long, owner of one of the UK's…...
Best at-home reformer Pilates machines to help you tone and strengthen muscles
10+ mon, 6+ day ago (1378+ words) Pilates has been practised for nearly a century. However, in recent years, it's seen a resurgence thanks to numerous celebrities - from Meghan Markle to Harry Styles - touting its ab-chiselling, arm-toning benefits. Best flared gym leggings: the 90s must-have workout accessory Best…...
Best Pilates mats for at-home or gym workouts, tried and tested
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (1550+ words) Before taking part in your very first Pilates class, it may appear as if there's a lot of kit required. From resistance bands and ankle weights to balls and hoops, it can be a very accessory-heavy form of exercise. But…...