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I swapped expensive reformer classes for an at-home Pilates board for 2 weeks - here's what happened
8+ hour, 25+ min ago (1307+ words) For superior sculpting, could an at-home Pilates board be a decent substitute for expensive reformer classes? Get all the latest beauty, fashion, home, health and wellbeing advice and trends, plus all the latest celebrity news and more. Foster your love…...
Swap Pilates for yoga and see stronger deep core muscles with these 4 poses, instructor says
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (409+ words) Many think of the practice as stretching, but deep core exercises in yoga are one of the "most powerful ways to build functional strength", says instructor Good core strength is key to staying mobile and keeping good posture. To build…...
Move aside, Reformer - this expert instructor's 15-minute standing Pilates workout improves mobility and stability like nothing else
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (389+ words) Rachel Lawrence's beloved workout boosts strength, joint mobility, and core stability in just 15 minutes, and you can do it at home Standing Pilates is a unique approach to the strengthening workout. It utilises the same key principles of classic Pilates,…...
The Aldi Reformer Pilates machine is back - but here are 3 similar options to shop for less
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (432+ words) There's no denying that the Aldi Reformer Pilates machine is a winning way to get fit for less than a studio membership, but these options save even more When the Aldi Reformer Pilates machine first cropped up in the middle…...
This simple plank variation 'supercharged' my core strength and full-body stability - here's how to do it
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (917+ words) I went from dreading the side plank exercise to doing it almost every day. It's great for building strength, stability, and balance in one movement Fitness fads may come and go, but there's one aspect of strength training we can…...
Gym ball exercises might feel retro, but they are the most underrated Pilates alternative - here's 5 to try
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (569+ words) Gym ball exercises were hugely popular in the 90s and early 2000s but as Pilates and weight training took centre stage, this effective workout took a backseat Gym ball exercises are the underrated Pilates alternative. They challenge the core, shoulders, arms, and…...
So long, crunches - I did shoulder taps instead and built a stronger core with better stability
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (411+ words) Shoulder taps are a neck-friendly, bodyweight classic that'll challenge not just your core, but your arm strength and shoulder stability Working on your core strength can be tough as you age, which is why I love shoulder taps as a…...
I swapped the plank for this simple Pilates exercise and my core strength 'skyrocketed' - here's how to do it
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (978+ words) Leg raises are a Pilates staple, but they're also one of the most undervalued exercises for boosting core strength, spinal stability, and full-body balance I'm a fan of home workouts, and there are very few exercises I've not tried, so…...
Who needs Pilates? This ballet-inspired workout focuses on posture and core strength just as well
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (892+ words) Pilates is a tried and true favourite of ours, but this ballet-inspired workout is very similar, encouraging core strength, stability, and good posture You might hear the word 'ballet' and recoil, reminded of childhood classes and bright pink tutus. Or,…...
The common Pilates mistakes that instructors see daily (plus how to avoid them)
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (1725+ words) Lauren is a freelance writer and editor with a decade of print and digital journalism experience. While she specialises in covering health and wellness topics - ranging from nutrition and fitness, to women's health conditions and mental wellbeing - she has written…...