Forget sit-ups, crunches, or Russian twists; a Pilates teacher shares his ‘essential’ abs and glutes exercise for beginners.

This quick three-exercise core workout uses principles from Pilates without any of the specialized equipment ( reformer ...

When I don't have a ton of time for a workout (which is . . . most of the time), I love doing a quick ab and glute routine. For one thing, it doesn't take long to work up a burn in these muscles — ...

Pilates beginners can rejoice — this short 30-minute Pilates workout strengthens the core muscles and hips without requiring weights. Although Reformer Pilates packs plenty of health benefits, mat ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It's unclear exactly how many reps Jessica did of this epic Pilates sequence, but even doing this for the ...

No workout has a better reputation for firing up your core than Pilates. The super-slow, minuscule movements activate your slow-twitch muscle fibers to build strength. While we don’t all have the ...

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