Pilates Benefits for Different Bodies

One of the many benefits of Pilates is that it can help improve your sex life. Here's how.

Pilates is a good workout for men. Find out why men do Pilates and why Pilates has a history with men.

How to know if your Pilates training is taking over your life -- in a good way. Here are 10 sure signs you are a Pilates fanatic.

Just about everyone has heard of Pilates, but who does it, really? What follows is a "short list" highlighting the variety of people who take advantage of the benefits of Pilates.

Pilates is a unique form of exercise and many of its benefits go beyond the physical. Use these 5 questions to evaluate your Pilates training.

Here are ten top benefits of Pilates along with ways you can get those benefits out of your Pilates practice.

This photo essay shows how Pilates exercises translate into everyday life. See how Pilates improves everyday moves like walking, driving, and reaching for objects.

Find out how you can get in shape with Pilates.

Find out what standing Pilates is, how to learn standing Pilates exercises, and about standing Pilates teacher certification.

Pilates is an excellent choice as part of a cross training program. Find out how to combine Pilates, cardio, and other exercises in cross training.

For real fitness, you need to have cardio exercises in your workout plan.

You have to keep challenging your body to burn more calories. Here's how varying your Pilates workouts can continued weight loss.

Pilates teaches correct posture, helping people with back pain get relief from the imbalances that cause back pain. Find out more about why Pilates exercises work for back pain.

Get tips from Joseph Pilates on how to sleep better and what exercises to do if you have trouble sleeping.

Plus size and overweight people can certainly do Pilates. Learn how Pilates can benefit people who are overweight and/or plus size.

A compelling interview with psoas expert Liz Koch about the role of the psoas muscle in the core of the body. Learn how to release the psoas and care for it as we stretch, exercise and do Pilates.

Brent Anderson from Polestar Pilates talks about Pilates exercise for sciatica - what to do, and what not to do.

Keeping an exercise log helps you stay motivated, track progress, and plan improvements. Free tips for making an exercise log.

Knowing how to design a workout routine for yourself is one of the best ways to support your fitness goals. A few basic cues will help you create an effective workout for yourself -- wherever you are.

A cardio workout has many health benefits, but do you know what a cardio workout really is? Find out about the benefits of aerobic fitness, what your target heart rate is, and how to find it.

Help translate I love Pilates in different languages. If you want to learn to ask for Pilates exercises or Pilates classes in many languages, check here. Great for Pilates students who travel.

Do you have a Pilates success story? Share it, and read about how Pilates has helped other people too.

Can you do a Pilates workout every day? What would such a workout look like and how could you keep daily workouts safe and effective? Find out what you need to consider about your Pilates workouts to keep them safe and interesting over time.

Learn to modify Pilates exercises for safety or more challenge. Protect your neck and back with these simple tips. Apply these exercise basic modifications to matwork or reformer workouts.

Variety is the spice of life and a key to keeping your Pilates workouts effective and interesting. Here are 10 ways, and lots of resources, to vary your workouts.

From choosing a Pilates instructor to deciding what kind of class to do first, here are six ways to make sure that you are getting the most out of your Pilates classes.

Pilates is an excellent form of exercise for horseback riding. Learn how Pilates and equestrian training go together with this peak inside a Pilates workshop for horseback riders.

Get Fit with Pilates. From information about Pilates equipment and DVDs to workout clothes and weight loss with Pilates, you will learn how to use Pilates to meet your fitness goals.

Are you wondering about doing Pilates during pregnancy? Pilates is an excellent form of exercise for a healthy pregnancy. Pilates will help you maintain strength and flexibilty, tone the abdominals and pelvic floor muscles, and set up good conditioning for your post pregnancy rebound. Here are some basic guidelines for working with Pilates and...

If you wonder how often to do Pilates workouts, read this article about the best Pilates workout schedule.

Abs are abdominal muscles. See great pictures and learn where the muscles that make up the abdominals are, and how they move.

There is a tremendous amount of interest these days in yoga and pilates together. While Pilates may be a bit more about core strength and yoga emphasizes stretching, they are very complimentary forms of exercise. Both Pilates and yoga workouts offer exceptional fitness benefits...

Dizziness and upset stomach are not uncommon among atheletes who train really hard, but what about those of us doing moderate exercise?

The Scene: You only have 5 minutes to exercise before starting a new task. Maybe you are going out, giving a party, or just moving from one phase of a busy day to another. Mix and match any of these easy Pilates tips to help you look and feel refreshed.

This article from about.com's guide to senior health, Marian Eure, gives some good information about how exercise can help increase bone density as well as overall health.

Each month we choose an animal and take inspiration from it's form and movement. Here is a list of all the Pilates power animals so far.

Pilates on the exercise ball, Pilates with fitness bands, Pilates with yoga. Pilates with tango dancing. The list goes on, but are we still talking about Pilates? Is what's known as "Pilates fusion" still good exercise? A large part of the Pilates community would say no, and a large part would say yes.

Tell about your favorite animal-in-motion, and why it motivates you to workout. Read what others write about "animal moves" too.

Exercise can have great benefits in breast cancer recovery. Here we look at how Pilates exercise can help women recover from the effects of breast cancer treatments.

Traveling can take a toll on ones workout routine, but with a little advance planning you might be surprised how easy it can be to stay on track. Here are some quick tips for choosing equipment, finding classes, and other ways of keeping Pilates in your life even as your life moves around.

New resolutions can be made anytime. January or June, if you are ready to refresh your fitness goal, get ideas from these top picks for resolutions Pilates style, 2008.

This article takes a deeper look at the benefits of Pilates for seniors and some precautions seniors may want to take.

Looking for a Pilates gift? I've put together a list of some of my top picks for Pilates gifts. I've included everything from equipment to clothing and something for everyone, from beginner to advanced, and inexpensive to a bit more extravagant.

Here is an online gallery of advanced Pilates Pictures. Take a look at what core strength can really do an be inspired!

Wrist pain is a common difficulty people have with weight bearing exercises. Find out how to use a foam wedge or rubber pad to relieve wrist pain during exercise.

As a no-impact exercise system that is highly adaptable to differing needs, Pilates is gentle yet effective exercise.

This interview with Pilates instructor, Lynda Lippin, will give runners good insight about how Pilates helps a runners body. It includes Pilates exercise suggestions.