Traditional Pilates can be practiced on a mat or on an apparatus. The reformer — a platform with a sliding carriage, adjustable straps and a footbar — is one of the most common. Pilates ...

If you’ve thought about giving it a go yourself, then you’re probably wondering which type of Pilates you should go for – traditional mat or reformer. Is one better than the other?

There are plenty of benefits that come from arranging a bi-weekly rendezvous with the Pilates reformer (or the mat). Here, we explore everything you need to know about the practice with our ...

New to pilates? Overwhelmed by the thousands of workouts online? Writer Lisa Bowman tested out online pilates workouts and picks out some to suit each mood. With an explosion of online fitness ...

Do each of these variations for 10 repetitions at the beginning of your Pilates Mat routine. “Long stretch is essentially a moving plank done standing on the reformer holding the footbar and ...

often beginning with a deliberate breath to activate stabilizing muscles. Pilates can be practiced on a mat or with specialized equipment like the Reformer, which uses springs and levers for ...