Toe taps are a great way to tone the hard-to-hit lower abs. For a strong and stable core, I recommend that my clients do Pilates exercises. I myself used Pilates to cure my chronic back pain, and ...

If you’re looking to build up your core strength, but are bored of your regular sit-ups, then this three-move Pilates workout could just be what you need to spice things up. Requiring nothing but your ...

In the realm of fitness, the interconnectedness of the body is paramount. Tight hips can restrict movement and contribute to lower back pain, while a weak core compromises stability and power. Pilates ...

Maintaining core strength and stability is important for wheelchair users. Routine core work may help promote trunk stability, reduce pain, and increase mobility. Your core is the cylinder of muscles ...

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Manual wheelchair use can be a workout, and core strengthening exercises can help reduce injury risk and promote good posture among wheelchair users. Research suggests that roughly 3.3 million ...

The times we live in are a lot. It can be all too easy to throw your hands up and just veg out on the couch — all the while knowing you’ll be sore afterward. You can turn that couch, however, into ...

Here’s the thing about Pilates: Whether you realize it or not, every move you make is working to strengthen your core. Even when you think you’re only working your arms/legs/glutes, you’re still ...

Olympic surfer Caroline Marks shares why she loves Pilates for core strength. Plus, check out some great Pilates workouts to try at home. While watching a surfing competition, you might be fooled into ...

Snap, crackle and pop. Nope, I’m not describing a bowl of Rice Krispies but the sound my hips make after a prolonged period of sitting. On the days when I’m glued to my desk (which nowadays, seems to ...

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 ...

The times we live in are a lot. It can be all too easy to throw your hands up and just veg out on the couch — all the while knowing you'll be sore afterward. You can turn that couch, however, into ...