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Pilates Resistance Band Benefits

The benefits of Pilates resistance bands include an emphasis on stretching and a variety of tensions. Learn how to use different resistance bands with help from a Pilates teacher in this free video on...

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Pilates Ab Exercises With a Ball

An ab exercise in Pilates that utilizes a ball involves tucking the knees into the chest and reaching the ball up over the ankles. Work on coordination and strength while toning abdominal muscles with...

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Pilates Chest Exercises

An exercise known as chest expansion is a Pilates exercise that challenges a person's balance and core muscle strength. Work out the rhomboids, middle traps and lats with help from a Pilates teacher in...

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The Pilates Exercise Scissors & Butt Lift

A Pilates exercise that targets the butt is a scissors exercise that challenges an individual's flexibility and coordination. Find out how to properly do this exercise with help from a Pilates teacher...

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Pilates Exercises for Seniors

Pilates exercises are great for seniors because as people get older, their flexibility and balance begin to diminish. Learn exercise that strengthen core muscles with help from a Pilates teacher in...

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Pilates Mat Workouts

A traditional Pilates mat exercise is called the roll-up, but this can be modified by bending the knees after getting into the standard position. Find out how to use a Pilates mat with help from a...

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Pilates Exercises for the Buttocks

A Pilates exercise for the glutes involves lying down in the tabletop position and lifting the abdominals off of the mat. Tone up the glutes with help from a Pilates teacher in this free video on...

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Pilates Exercises for Lower Abdominals

Pilates exercises can be used to target the lower abdominals, as well as the hip flexors by engaging the abs first. Find out how to do this exercise from a quadruped position with help from a Pilates...

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The Best Pilates Exercises for Toning your Arms

The best way to tone the arms through Pilates involves an exercise that tests the triceps muscles. Get tips on testing the arms and core muscles with help from a Pilates teacher in this free video on...

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Pilates Foot Exercises

A foot bar can be used in Pilates to exercise the feet while lying down on one's back. Work the calves and the arch of the foot while keeping the knees and ankles in alignment with help from a Pilates...

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Pilates Spine Corrector Exercises

Spine corrector exercises are done in Pilates in order to strengthen core muscles and promote better spinal strength and posture. Learn how to use Pilates to do spine corrector exercises with help from...

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Pilates Exercises With Weights

Weights can be used to supplement Pilates exercises by adding more resistance. Find out how to do arm exercises with weights with help from a Pilates teacher in this free video on Pilates exercises and...

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Pilates Band Arm Exercises

Pilates-based band exercises to strengthen the arms involve wrapping the Pilates band around the feet and creating tension in the band. Learn about keeping the spine long when doing this exercise with...

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Pilates Ball & Elastic Workouts

A Pilates ball and elastic band workout can be done to exercise the outer thighs and hamstrings. Learn all of the steps for doing this exercise in an efficient manner with help from a Pilates teacher...

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The Benefits of Pilates Training

Pilates is a discipline that improves strength, flexibility and concentration. Besides forcing all the major muscle groups to work together, it also uses the respiratory and circulatory systems in...

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How to Use the Gaiam CorePlus Reformer Workout

The Gaiam CorePlus Reformer workout is designed for users who want to stretch, strengthen and tone the body. The 45-minute Pilates-style workout includes a series of exercises meant to increase...

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Abdominal Resistance Exercises

Targeting your abdominal muscles using resistance exercises creates lean muscle tone. Exercise your abs with this free video by a professional Pilates trainer.

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Exercises for Yoga & Pilates Class

Outside of the classroom, continuing your yoga and pilates exercises helps you to make the most of your in class workouts. Practice your toning exercises with a professional Pilates trainer using this...

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Pilates Exercises for Ice Skaters

Ice skaters need a strong core, and Pilates exercises target those essential core muscles. Improve your skating using these exercises in this free video by a professional Pilates trainer.

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Pilates Warm-Up Exercises for Kyphosis

Kyphosis is an extreme curvature in the upper thoracic spine, so before a Pilates work out it is essential to warm up properly. Learn how to stretch effectively to improve your workout in this free...

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