A constant back discomfort might make it difficult for you to do your regular tasks smoothly. Working out or lifting heavy objects can result in overusing your back muscles. Even sitting for a ...

“Most of the time, unless it’s a disc problem, back pain is due to lack of movement,” says Boswell. “With sedentary or desk-bound people, they are just not moving their spine enough.” “I see this ...

It’s been 25 years since I last did a Pilates class, and now I’m remembering why I strayed for so long. The movements are precise, the positions very specific and the classes can be eye-wateringly ...

For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a bad back. The feeling – more of a dull ache, less of a burning pain – has plagued me for so long that I’ve adapted to it and accepted that this is just the ...

Reformer Pilates is a notoriously difficult version of the exercise that's already know to be one of the toughest workouts out there. In fact, when TODAY's Craig Melvin tried reformer Pilates, it ...

Pilates strengthens neglected postural muscles and promotes body awareness. It helps correct imbalances caused by long hours ...

Before there was HIIT, kickboxing, or yoga, there was the original full-body workout: Walking. Our lower body is the most obvious propeller of this action, but actually, most muscle groups get ...

Over the past two decades, I’d replaced workouts that brought me joy with a “no pain, no gain” approach. Running became one of my go-tos—not because I liked it, but because I told myself I had to do ...

If January has you feeling frazzled rather than fired up, somatic Pilates offers a refreshing approach to movement. Instead ...

Piano technician Jim Cannon spends a lot of time tuning and repairing instruments around Houston. But you're just as likely to find the Klein resident at a Pilates studio at the head of the class.

If you don’t have the space or money for a big Pilates reformer, these props and accessories are just as good.