When Joseph Pilates developed what he first called Contrology in the early 20th century, there were no dedicated studios or intimidating contraptions. There wasn't even a reformer yet. (That came ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Mat and reformer pilates can both build strength, improve flexibility, and support better posture, but ...

Pilates reformers also come in two different types: classical and contemporary. The main difference between the two is that ...

Kristin Anderson used pilates as a competitive figure skater and later when she opened a pilates studio, but she felt there was no middle ground between mat pilates and reformer workouts. "Pilates ...

If you want to build a leaner and stronger body, there’s no better workout method than Pilates. Developed by German physical trainer Joseph Pilates in the 1920s, this dynamic movement practice remains ...

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"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 ...

If you’re considering taking up Pilates, you may be wondering what the difference is between a reformer class and a mat class. Although they differ, they are both based on the core exercise principles ...