A constant back discomfort might make it difficult for you to do your regular tasks smoothly. Working out or lifting heavy objects can result in overusing your back muscles. Even sitting for a ...

Back pain is a common complaint, with 75-85% of US adults estimated to experience back pain in their lifetime as stated by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. It’s also one of the most ...

Medically reviewed by Katrina Carter, DPT Key Takeaways You can do Pilates at home without an instructor. Being consistent is ...

Arm day, leg day, ab day—these are the familiar pillars of strength training. But what about lower back day? Our lower backs are often overlooked, yet they're a crucial part of fitness. Many of us ...

Over the past two decades, I’d replaced workouts that brought me joy with a “no pain, no gain” approach. Running became one of my go-tos—not because I liked it, but because I told myself I had to do ...

This lower body Pilates workout video will have you feeling the burn in no time—but in a good way. Check it out here. Stronger glutes have a lot of whole-body benefits, believe it or not. For example, ...

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 ...

If January has you feeling frazzled rather than fired up, somatic Pilates offers a refreshing approach to movement. Instead ...

Pregnant Women in a pilates class practising exercises with her teacher Study authors conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the effect of different exercise treatments on pain ...

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 ...

Denise Austin recently shared an upper body workout on Instagram. In the video, she demonstrated two “low-impact” moves that target the arms and back. “These exercises can be beneficial to your body ...