"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." What it's best for: Very cushioned, this workout mat is ideal for high-intensity and core workouts in ...

If you feel like all of your friends started taking up pilates last year, it’s not in your head. There’s no doubt about it: Pilates is growing in popularity. In fact, it was the most booked fitness ...

Researchers have created a magnet-containing gel mat that simulates the mechanical forces exerted on muscle cells during exercise. The novel ‘workout mat’ might assist in testing treatments for people ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If it feels like every man, woman, and celebrity you know is suddenly hopping on a reformer or perfecting ...

The year is 1995, and I’m popping one of my mom’s Jane Fonda step aerobics tapes into the VCR, ready to sweat along with a cast of perky hard bodies. This is me, at 13 years old, discovering how truly ...

There's no doubt that exercise does a body good, including strengthening and toning our muscles. But how exactly does exercise make this happen? As we run and lift and stretch, our muscles experience ...

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, ...

Join instructor Sina Riemann for a 15-minute pilates class for core stability. Riemann takes you through a series of moves designed to strengthen and stabilize your core from the center abdominals to ...

There are several pilates moves that you can do on the floor, including the side lying series. Maridav - stock.adobe.com Couch potatoes, rejoice: You can get fit while lying down. Even better, side ...