Hannah Mustered & Chris Chesnut teaches ciLiving host, Jaclyn Friedlander how to do Pilates. This video walks you through the basics of Mat Pilates, a low-impact workout that focuses on core strength, ...

The core plays a key role in our overall physical health and daily movement. Not only is this area of the body responsible for maintaining proper posture, stability and balance, but a strong core also ...

Join us for an energizing outdoor workout as we explore a range of plank exercises designed to strengthen your core, arms, ...

You’ve likely heard of Pilates, which has become such a popular way to exercise these days, but the origins of this exercise practice might surprise you. It was not used as a form of general fitness ...

Sit-ups can be a great way to strengthen your abdominal muscles that sit around your stomach. But they can quickly get repetitive and its easy to accidentally lose your form, so when boredom strikes, ...

If you want a low-impact, but effective workout that only requires your body and an exercise mat—then you’re really going to like Pilates. There are a few different types of Pilates you can try, ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Side planks trains your ...

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 ...

Using a great exercise mat makes all the difference when I work out. Something with traction that cushions my joints, doesn’t shift around as I move and is at least somewhat sweat-resistant enhances ...

Maintaining core strength and stability is important for wheelchair users. Routine core work may help promote trunk stability, reduce pain, and increase mobility. Your core is the cylinder of muscles ...