Alycea Ungaro is the founder of Real Pilates and is a licensed physical therapist and a nationally certified Pilates teacher. In fact, mat Pilates was meant to be the most difficult form of Pilates — ...

The fitness world has witnessed an extraordinary shift as Mat Pilates emerges as the workout of choice for celebrities and athletes alike. With a staggering 92 percent increase in class bookings last ...

If you feel like all of your friends started taking up pilates last year, it’s not in your head. There’s no doubt about it: Pilates is growing in popularity. In fact, it was the most booked fitness ...

If you feel like all of your friends started taking up Pilates last year, it’s not in your head. There’s no doubt about it: Pilates is growing in popularity. In fact, it was the most booked fitness ...

If you’re considering taking up Pilates, you may be wondering what the difference is between a reformer class and a mat class. Although they differ, they are both based on the core exercise principles ...

As far as full-body workouts go, Pilates is one of the most effective low-impact options you can do. It’s a challenging activity that involves strength training and stretching, and it’s ...

Practitioners have developed several variations of Pilates, including reformer and mat Pilates. Both forms aim to achieve similar goals, but they differ in several ways, including the level of ...

If you don’t have the space or money for a big Pilates reformer, these props and accessories are just as good.

I have long been transfixed by Pilates — the smooth transitions between movements, the lithe yet strong muscles and how everything looked like a dance. In fact, when I first saw the infomercial for ...