Core strength takes center stage in this 10 minute Pilates sequence for the abs and obliques. Designed as a quick at-home mat ...

Sometimes, fitness instructors hate ab workouts, too. When I worked for a gym, I used to dread being assigned to take a class ...

One Pilates instructor says the humble Pilates reverse plank is more effective than hundreds of crunches, so to find out more ...

Try this good-mood-inducing Pilates ab workout for a midday pick-me-up and some core engaging fun. Brian Spencer leads the way. Your abdominal muscles don’t share the name of the center of the earth ...

I'm a personal trainer who's certified in Pilates, but I first discovered the popular workout while searching for relief for my low-back issues. Pilates focuses the deep abdominal muscles, including ...

Your abdominal muscles surround your trunk between the rib cage and pelvis and keep your abdominal organs safe. Your core abdominal muscles also support your trunk and allow movements while keeping ...

Crunches aren’t the only way to strengthen your core: As this Pilates abs workout shows, you can work that all-important center of your body with a whole bunch of more functional moves. The next ...

While there's no shame in wanting a toned stomach, true ab strength means having a strong deep core too.  "In Pilates, the ...

Most Pilates enthusiasts also appreciate the variety of equipment and tools it involves, from the reformer, chair and spring ...

Jessica Biel has the best workout partner. In an Instagram video posted on Aug. 6, the actor walked her followers through a "killer" Pilates ab routine, with an unexpected visit from her husband, ...

Props like this Pilates ring can help spice up your workout by challenging muscles in new ways. To add intensity to your obliques (side abdominal muscles) and adductors (inner thigh muscles), try this ...

Here's what happened when our fitness editor tried it ...