I stepped into M2M Studio in downtown Cramerton Thursday morning with little knowledge of Joe Pilates’ idea of exercise, which he called Contrology. Pilates can be described in three words: stretch, ...

Stretching is a point of contention in the fitness world. Nobody seems to agree on exactly how to stretch, what to stretch, and when to stretch. When I started in fitness and pilates in the late ...

If you're looking for a way to improve your flexibility, reduce stress, avoid injury and extend your range of motion to help boost your exercise performance, take a tip from Mother Nature: Stretch.

Pilates expert Kahley Schiller shares how her experience surviving a liver transplant led her towards the path of teaching ...

Pilates, with its emphasis on precise movements, can seem like it is reserved for the super-fit, but it has shown resilience in the everyday fitness world. The movements can help anyone improve ...

You know when you don't quite understand what someone is trying to tell you, but you politely nod and smile softly in return just to avoid the awkwardness? That's how I react every time my Pilates ...

WESTLAKE, Ohio -- They look so gentle, the trappings of "Pilates Barre": spongy mats, miniature fitness balls, a ballet barre on the wall. The music, too, is of the soothing variety, and the soft ...

Pilates can be an expensive workout, but using a pilates bar at home can still provide some of the benefits while being much ...

Pilates is one of those workouts that leaves your body feeling better than when you started. Don't misread that; Pilates definitely isn't easy. But it is low-impact and easy on your joints, so your ...