Imagine combining the fluidity and control of Pilates with the deep muscle tension release that stretching offers. That's precisely what Pilates Stretching is: a smart practice that not only lengthens ...

Stretching is a point of contention in the fitness world. Nobody seems to agree on exactly how to stretch, what to stretch, and when to stretch. When I started in fitness and pilates in the late ...

I'm no stranger to a Pilates workout. Sure, I only really committed to consistent practice in the second half of last year, but it's fair to say that I've fallen in love with this form of exercise.

From calorie burn to muscle tone: Pilates offers comprehensive fitness In a 50-minute advanced class, you could be burning up to 254 calories, on par with a brisk walk or light jog. Shutterstock ...

Pilates could help take some of the pain out of the menopause. The yoga-like stretching exercises help strengthen the bones and muscles and boost quality of life, Spanish doctors and scientists said.

Strength, mobility and flexibility are three attributes that typically fade as we age. But act now, and you can slow this biological aging process in its tracks. How? According to experienced Pilates ...