The weeks before a marathon are supposed to be restful. As a rule, they're not the time to pick up new activities. Only I don't have much choice. I have to keep moving for my column. All I can say is, ...

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 ...

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.