Pilates
The latest Pilates articles from Marie Claire
Pilates
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I did 15 minutes of Pilates every day - and loved it so much, it's become one of my go-to workouts
Diary packed with plans? Try this game-changing fitness challenge.
By Liz Connor
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Pilates balls promise to be the fastest way to supercharge your core - 7 home moves to try for a strong, defined midsection
Not a crunch in sight.
By Anna Bartter
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Pilates slider exercises are as effective as Reformer Pilates - 8 moves to boost core strength and flexibility from home
Get ready to feel the burn.
By Anna Bartter
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Pilates HIIT is the hottest new workout on the block - how it boosts both cardio fitness and strength
Move over, traditional HIIT - Pilates HIIT is where it's at.
By Anna Bartter
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Search for this alternative form of Pilates is up by 4,800%, so I tried it - and was surprised at how much I learnt
My practice has been taken to new heights — literally!
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Not seeing results from Pilates? Trust me (and the experts), you need to have Contemporary Pilates on your radar
Up the ante on your classic Pilates workout with these moves.
By Anna Bartter
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Ready to up the ante? Discover the best intermediate Pilates exercises to do at home to stop your progress from plateauing
All expert-approved.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Mat Pilates promises to deliver studio-worthy results from home - 7 ways to make it seriously effective, from top trainers
We like the sound of this one.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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I tried ankle weights for walking because TikTok is obsessed with them RN - and despite being sceptical, I'm a convert
Honestly? I highly recommend.
By Camille Dubuis-Welch
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I tried FS8 Pilates (London's trending workout class) for a month — and I’m shocked at how much the hybrid sweat sesh challenged my body
The answer to what happens when you mix, Pilates, yoga and strength workouts
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Seen the hype around Pilates and wondering which type is best? Your guide to choosing the right session for you
Mat, classical, Tower or Reformer?
By Chloe Gray
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Wrist weights are affordable, effective, and easy to use – 5 benefits of using them that prove they'll transform your workout routine
A deep dive into the trending bit of kit.
By Abbi Henderson
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Ankle weights are the hottest piece of workout kit this year – how they build strength from home
So, is it worth investing?
By Abbi Henderson
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Looking to level up your home workouts? I'm currently sold on the benefits of Pilates rings - 6 I have my eye on
It’s time to get familiar with the "Magic O"
By Valeza Bakolli
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Instructors agree: these are definitively the best Pilates YouTube workouts to stream RN (and they're free)
Roll out those mats and enjoy.
By Anna Bartter
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Weighted Pilates exercises are one of the easiest ways to take your home sweat sessions up a notch - 5 best to try
Take your training to a whole new level.
By Chloe Gray
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Celebrity trainer Louisa Drake's invisible Reformer workout promises to be as effective as in-studio classes - so I tried it
No Reformer? No problem.
By Anna Bartter
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It's official: these are the best core sculpting Pilates moves you can do for refined, toned muscles
So long, crunches.
By Anna Bartter
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PSA: these are the only 9 Pilates leggings team MC UK recommend, no slippery or restrictive styles in sight
Supportive, breathable and so, so soft.
By Valeza Bakolli
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Pilates is everyone's favourite workout RN – but is 20 minutes enough to improve your strength and muscle tone?
It's time to see what the experts and science have to say…
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Pilates sculpt bars are currently trending - so, are they really an effective tool for building muscle from home?
EYNTK about this nifty piece of kit.
By Anna Bartter
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Pilates sculpt bar workouts are the new wall Pilates - 5 workouts that promise to level up your strength
Move over, wall Pilates.
By Anna Bartter
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I tried a Tower Pilates class - and can confirm the viral fitness trend takes your strength and flexibility to the next level
Move over, Reformer.
By Liz Connor
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Core strengthening exercises for beginners promise to boost stability and posture - 7 PT-approved moves
Not a sit-up in sight.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Reformer Pilates is the workout of choice RN - so, how is the viral workout so effective at boosting muscle, strength, and flexibility?
It's a cult favourite workout for good reason.
By Anna Bartter
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Top experts share the key differences between Reformer Pilates vs mat Pilates, plus which is the most effective
Consider this your expert-backed guide.
By Anna Bartter
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Pilates core exercises are loved by A-List celebrities for boosting muscle tone and strength - 5 best moves
Forget about crunches, do these instead.
By Liz Connor