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A Pilates instructor says mat Pilates can be more challenging than reformer—here's why
This type of Pilates is perfomed on a reformer machine. It features a sliding platform, called a carriage, that uses detachable springs to modify how difficult it is to move it back and forth. There ...
How to Decide Between a New, Used, Refurbished, or Rented Peloton Bike
W hen my cheap Amazon spin bike broke, I wanted to upgrade to something better. But even though I was already following along with Peloton videos on the company's app, I thought g ...
Forget planks — use this 8-minute Pilates workout to sculpt your abs and obliques
This eight-move abs workout from Pilates instructor Lilly Sabri targets the deep core muscles as well as the abs and obliques, all in just eight minutes. You don’t even need any equipment to do the ...
I'm a personal trainer — I use this yoga-inspired mobility routine to bulletproof my joints, and it only takes 15 minutes
I love yoga, but not everyone does. And I’m not a yoga teacher, so when I want to boost mobility and flexibility and increase ...
I Did Mat Pilates Every Day For a Month, and My Stress Levels Have Never Been Lower
For beginners, Panagaki recommends doing Pilates two to three times per week, for 30- to 60- minute sessions. For more ...
Forget the gym — this 15-minute Pilates workout with weights sculpts your entire body from home
This workout is designed by Lilly Sabri, Lean app founder and Pilates instructor. It's just 15 minutes long but works your entire body. You’ll need a set of light weights, and one of the best yoga ...