After years of being told to "draw my navel into my spine" during core workouts and Pilates sessions, I'm finally ready to admit that I have no idea what that means — or really, why I'm even doing it.

Sit-up and crunches be gone - just 15 minutes of Pilates can build up core strength, and improve mobility and flexibility ...

This week, we put a twist on the last week’s chest lift. This exercise, excerpted from the new book “Pilates,” is the fourth in a mat workout series designed by Rael Isacowitz, founder of Body Arts ...

Pilates — once a niche strength, mobility, and recovery technique for dancers — has gone mainstream. The low-intensity, muscle-strengthening workout can promote flexibility, mobility, and posture.