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Pilates & Barre

a woman holds crescent lunge

The Do-Anywhere Barre Workout

This low-impact, body-weight workout builds stability and flexibility from head to toe.
By Lauren Bedosky
At-Home WorkoutsFitness Tips
a woman holds a lunge position

The Do-Anywhere Barre Workout (Video)

Learn the moves for this low-impact, body-weight workout.
By Experience Life Staff
At-Home WorkoutsBody-Weight Workouts
A man using Pilates equipment.

Why More Men Could Benefit From Pilates

From supporting athleticism and recovery to increasing mobility and strength, there's no question the advantages of incorporating Pilates into your fitness regimen.
By Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT
Fitness TipsMen's Health
Kathryn Coyle

Talks — S4, EP10 / Why Pilates?

Pilates is a system of exercise designed to train the entire body— from the core out — and it can offer benefits to nearly everyone, regardless of fitness ability or level. In this mini episode, Pilates expert Kathryn Coyle explains the far-reaching advantages of Pilates and offers tips for getting started.

With Kathryn Coyle
Group FitnessPilates & Barre
a woman hold the hollow hold

5 Pilates Moves for a Strong Foundation

These five moves could be the key to more speed, endurance, and resilience on the bike, in the water, and on the road.
By Andrew Heffernan
At-Home WorkoutsBody-Weight Workouts
Woman doing pilates exercise on reformer

How to Up Your Pilates Game

Use Pilates to help you tap into your "powerhouse" and transform your midline stability.
By Jennifer Blake
At-Home WorkoutsBody-Weight Workouts
Two people exercising in fitness studio.

The Ins and Outs of Group Fitness Classes

Make the most of your next group fitness experience — and enjoy the power of the class dynamic — with these tips.
By Molly Kopischke
Fitness TipsGroup Fitness
A woman resting while sitting on a yoga mat in a fitness facility.

How Can I Avoid Injury When Trying a New Group Fitness Class?

Knowing your strengths and your limitations is key, says our fitness editor.
By Jon Spayde
Fitness TipsGroup Fitness
A group fitness class

Which Group Fitness Class Is Right for You?

Whether you’re embarking on a new fitness journey or building onto your routine, there’s a Life Time class (or two!) that can enhance your workout regimen and move you closer to your goals.
By Molly Kopischke
Fitness TipsGroup Fitness
hollow body hold

How to Do the Hollow-Body Hold

Strengthen your core with this gymnastics and Pilates staple, and discover how to progress the move for an added challenge.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Fitness TipsPilates & Barre
Jessica Tobin doing a stretch

Jessica Tobin’s Success Story

One woman shares hard-earned lessons from her postpartum recovery to help others recognize the importance of persistence, self-care, and patience.
By Jessica Tobin
Member StoriesMotivation & Inspiration
Group of people running out of the water during a race

3 Solutions for Overcoming Group Fitness Pitfalls

Here are three ways to avoid some of the potential perils of group fitness, including competitions, burnout, and injury.
By Andrew Heffernan
Fitness TipsGroup Fitness
barre squat

The Barre Basics Workout

This ballet-inspired, body-weight workout targets stability and flexibility from head to toe.
By Jennifer Blake
Body-Weight WorkoutsPilates & Barre

The Barre-Basics Workout (Video)

Learn the moves for this workout which can improve mobility, motor control, and body awareness.
By Experience Life Staff
At-Home WorkoutsBody-Weight Workouts
Getting Past Chronic Pain: Michelle Sprinkle

Getting Past Chronic Pain: Michelle Sprinkle’s Success Story

A team approach of PIlates, chiropractic care and massage helped Michelle Sprinkle overcome debilitating chronic sacroiliac pain.
By Michelle Sprinkle
Pain ReliefPilates & Barre
people rolling yoga mats after a class

4 Reasons to Try a Group-Fitness Class

The best fitness classes don’t just offer physical challenge. They serve up support, community and loads of motivation. But how can you tell a great class from a merely good one. Here are the four factors that matter most . . . 
By Gina DeMillo Wagner
Fitness TipsGroup Fitness
brooke siler

Core Value: Brooke Siler

Pilates changed Brooke Siler’s body—and her life. Now, helping others transform themselves for the better has become her life’s work.
By Laine Bergeson, FMCHC
Pilates & BarreYoga
Brooke Siler

Behind the Scenes With Pilates Instructor Brooke Siler (Video)

Brooke Siler used to do a lot of mindless exercising — strength training without really thinking about it, cardio without much conscious effort. Since becoming a Pilates instructor 15 years ago, however, her perspectives on exercise have changed. At the cover shoot for our November 2009 issue, Siler shares her story.
By Experience Life Staff
Pilates & Barre
Person on exercise ball

Welcome to the Fitness Revolution

No more mundane workouts. The time has come for a new fitness approach that's as fun and interesting as you are. 
By Gina DeMillo Wagner
Fitness TipsPilates & Barre
pilates

Pilates Power

Pilates can lengthen and strengthen muscles, turn your core from weak to sleek, and even rehab old injuries. Here's what you need to know about this popular mind-body method.
By Sarah Tuff
Pilates & Barre
Couple doing yoga outside near the scenic lake

Mind-Body Synergy

Whether you seek lower blood pressure, a longer silhouette, or a more peaceful response to life's pressures, disciplined practices like yoga, tai chi and Pilates offer a host of transformative benefits. Which might explain why mind-body exercise is one of the hottest trends in the fitness industry.
By Kermit Pattison
Functional/Integrative MedicinePilates & Barre
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