Not squats or lunges — I do this simple Pilates exercise 3x a week to strengthen my glutes and hamstrings, build deep core stability and reduce lower back pain

By working on the glutes and core, you’ll protect your lower back from injury and improve the alignment of your hips. This ...

Not sit-ups or lunges — I use this simple Pilates exercise to sculpt strong obliques, inner thighs and hip stabilizers

Squeeze your inner thighs together and lift both legs towards the ceiling, controlling the movement with your obliques — the muscles that run along the side of your abs. Pause at the top, then lower ...
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I'm a Pilates instructor - this 15-minute workout strengthens the core without a single sit-up

Sit-up and crunches be gone - just 15 minutes of Pilates can build up core strength, and improve mobility and flexibility ...
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5 Pilates ring exercises to target the inner thighs and core

For more at-home Pilates routines from Raven Ross — plus meal plans, fitness challenges, walking podcasts and inspiration — download the Start TODAY app! If you're looking for affordable, portable and ...
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Standing Pilates Is the Latest Trending Lazy Girl Workout - I Tried a Week of It, and It's Anything But Easy

When it comes to at-home workouts, I usually stick to the classics - mat Pilates, bodyweight exercises, and the occasional yoga flow. But recently, there seems to be a new(ish) workout doing the ...
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The two-minute daily Pilates exercise that’s ‘great for posture, alignment and mobility’

Regular movement is one of the best ways to maintain a fit and functional body – movement really is medicine. However, we tend to move less as we age, with playgrounds and PE lessons replaced with ...
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Astoria’s Perfect Posture Pilates breaks down equipment and benefits for viral workout

Whether you’re looking to explore something new Perfect Posture Pilates owner and master instructor Vavara Kalinin offered her expertise.