If watching Olympic gymnasts leaping, twisting, and flipping has you realizing your flexibility isn’t quite there anymore (ever?), we have the solution for you: A quick, full-body mobility workout that taps into your desire to get a little more bendy. Note here that we’re focusing on mobility rather than flexibility; while the two terms seem […]
If you want a heart-pumping workout without stressing your joints, you’re in luck: This Pilates HIIT workout uses low-impact exercises to get you sweating. The final installment of Sweat With SELF’s new Pilates series, this workout offers a combination of some of your favorite things: It’s got “elements of Pilates, strength training, and high-intensity cardio,” […]
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 installment of Sweat With SELF’s new Pilates series puts your entire core into focus. Sina Riemann, a certified personal trainer and […]
If you spend a lot of time hunched over your phone, your laptop, over the wheel of a car—whatever it may be—this Pilates posture workout might be just what you need to stand up a little straighter. The next installment of Sweat With SELF’s new Pilates series focuses on posture—specifically, strengthening and stretching key areas […]
Whether you’re walking, running, climbing stairs, or picking something up off the floor, your butt muscles are firing. And this Pilates glute workout will zero in on that all-important area—including the tiny muscles that often get overlooked in traditional strength training. The third installment of Sweat With SELF’s new Pilates series is all about glute […]
If you spend a lot of time sitting, you’ve probably dealt with some serious lower-body tightness. In that case, this quick Pilates hip mobility workout might be just what you need to loosen things up. The second installment in Sweat With SELF’s new Pilates series is all about opening up your hips and hip flexors […]
The truth is, we all need a little cardio in our lives. But the good news is, it doesn’t need to look how you might think: A low-impact cardio workout can help you get all the benefits, which can be great for folks who aren’t fans of traditional forms like running or plyometrics, or whose […]
When it comes to your glutes, it’s easy to focus only on the biggest muscle—your glute max. But the smaller players deserve attention too, making a side-butt workout a clutch, convenient way to round out your training. Quick anatomy lesson: Your side butt, as the name suggests, is the area that forms the outer part […]
You don’t need to visit a studio or hop on a fancy Reformer to give Pilates a try. With a no-equipment, beginner Pilates workout, you can dabble in this popular form of movement right from the comfort of your living room—and we have a pretty awesome routine right here that fits that exact bill. Pilates […]
Sometimes, it’s nice to take your time in the gym. Other times, you don’t have an extra minute to spare—and that’s where this quickie kettlebell arms workout comes in. Amanda Ting, DPT, CSCS, a personal trainer at Mark Fisher Fitness in NYC, created the routine below for busy folks who want to hit their biceps […]