Home Pilates has become the go-to ally for those seeking an effective, gentle, and accessible way to get fit, improve posture, and connect with their inner well-being. You've probably heard of Pilates ...

Basic exercises have another advantage. In addition to the muscles in a chain, so-called stabilizers are involved in the movement.The stabilizers support the large muscles when performing the movement ...

Leoni Jesner is a fitness, health, and lifestyle writer who has contributed to Byrdie and LIVESTRONG.com, among other publications. She is also a personal trainer, mat Pilates instructor, and ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. It’s easy to almost ...

The back extension is a versatile exercise that can be performed virtually anywhere. It can be used as part of a training program to build strength or a rehabilitation program for injury recovery.

A broad, well-defined back is a cornerstone of any well-rounded physique. But that’s not the only reason to pump up your posterior—it’s also a critical way of improving posture, reducing back pain, ...