Pilates
The latest Pilates articles from Marie Claire
Pilates
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Not sure what to wear to Reformer Pilates? 12 fashionable and functional picks to level up your next workout
These outfit formulas are your key to a comfortable Reformer class.
By Amelia Yeomans
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As Pilates instructors and Health Editors, trust us - these are the only Pilates clothes worth your money
From longline bras to leggings and everything in between.
By Chloe Gray
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Keen to find out: does Pilates build muscle? Me too - after asking instructors, here’s why they had to say
Experts give us the down low.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Stop what you're doing: 7 best Pilates exercises for legs to boost tone from home, according to top instructors
Looking for fresh inspiration for your next home workout?
By Katie Sims
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Serious about building strength this year? These are the top 7 Pilates moves a coach recommends for building muscle
Earn your strength stripes right here.
By Anna Bartter
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Heard of STOTT Pilates? It's the latest trending low-impact workout promising to boost tone, strength and more
This is classical Pilates, reimagined.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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I tried vertical Pilates, the Internet's favourite new Pilates form - and I'm, in a word, obsessed
This one's not for the faint-hearted.
By Anna Bartter
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Wellness Wins: I use my BetterMe ankle weights nearly every day - and can't believe how much they've levelled up my home workouts
A simple, affordable and effective home workout tool that you'll really use? I'm sold.
By Ally Head
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I tried working out with a Pilates ring for two weeks - and how I got on might surprise you
It's not dubbed the ring of fire for nothing
By Anna Bartter
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The experts have spoken—these are, hands down, the best Pilates accessories of all time
Look no further for all the Pilates kit you'll ever need.
By Amelia Yeomans
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I tried Reformer Pilates at home using just a foam roller - and my core feels transformed
It may be the Reformer alternative we've all been looking for.
By Katie Sims
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I tried Pilates toe taps every day for a week after my instructor recommended it - and I'm blown away
One of the OG Pilates moves.
By Katie Sims
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Eager to mix up your Pilates sessions this year? A coach shares the 7 best Pilates exercises for arms she does herself
Level up arm day from home.
By Anna Bartter
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The entire Internet seems to be raving about vertical Pilates RN - your guide to why it's so effective
All the benefits of Pilates, but... vertical.
By Anna Bartter
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Yes, there's such thing as too much - so, how often should you do Pilates to see the best results?
Top experts impart their wisdom.
By Chloe Gray
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These are *officially* the 14 best Pilates socks money can buy, according to our Fitness Editors
Oh, and they're great for hot yoga and Barre, too.
By Grace Lindsay
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Resistance band Pilates workouts are trending - 6 PTs swear by for boosting muscle and mood from home
Stretch your Pilates workout to the next level with the humble resistance band
By Frances Daniels
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No Reformer? No problem — these are the best wall Pilates exercises for beginners to try at home, according to pros
Grab a wall and prepare to begin.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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We asked top experts - 7 best Pilates sliders that promise to give you Reformer results from home
The best bit? Most of these instructor-approved Pilates sliders are under £10.
By Amelia Yeomans
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I never considered investing in an at-home Reformer Pilates machine - until I realised how much I’d save by skipping classes
Get the same results at home - for less
By Valeza Bakolli
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I'm convinced that ankle weights are the key to an effective workout—these are the best pairs that experts swear by, at all price points
Don't wait - add a bit of spice to your home sweat sessions.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Pvolve is the trending low-impact functional fitness method Jen Aniston swears by - I tried it and have some thoughts
Two words: it burns!
By Rebecca Shepherd
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These are, hands down, the best Pilates exercises you can do to boost balance, muscle and tone
Kickstart your Pilates practice with the GOAT moves.
By Anna Bartter
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I tried leg circles, the raved-about Pilates move, every day for a week - and finally released years of hip stiffness
Leg circles are one of the OG Pilates moves.
By Anna Bartter
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Chi ball workouts are trending as *the* way to improve core strength - 7 a trainer teaches that you can do from home
A powerhouse of a home workout.
By Anna Bartter
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It's one of the most expensive months of the year - 5 free Pilates workouts that are so good, trainers recommend them to clients
Workouts for newbies and pros.
By Anna Bartter
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Boosting lower body strength doesn't need to be complicated - 7 glute-focused Pilates workouts to do from home that *really* work
Get ready to feel the burn.
By Anna Bartter