The Truth About Pilates and Pelvic Floor Health, According to Doctors and Experts

A once-shrouded health issue became Topic A on social media, at bachelorette parties, and in the delivery room.
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How Pilates is putting pelvic floor health on every woman’s radar – and why it matters beyond pregnancy

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Forget crunches: I use this Pilates exercise to target my deep core and improve my hip mobility

Everything you need to know about this simple-looking move ...

Not planks, sit-ups or crunches: I use this simple Pilates exercise daily to target my deep core and improve my hip mobility

Here’s how to do the Pilates butterfly: Start by lying on your back and engaging your core, keeping your lower back pressed ...

I swapped crunches and sit-ups for Pilates pikes, and my core strength has never been better

Pilates pikes work your core muscles and test flexibility and mobility; here's how to do it, and why the exercise has helped ...
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8 Pilates Moves To Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor

Mohamad Hassan, PT, DPT, is a physical therapist at Premier Physical Therapy in Chicago. He works in both outpatient rehab and in-home physical therapy. Your pelvic floor includes your bladder, rectum ...

Forget squats — I use this simple Pilates exercise to isolate your glutes and reduce lower back pain

While squats and lunges are a fantastic way to strengthen the glutes and lower body, there’s one simple Pilates exercise that ...