Pilates

Fitness with Cassey Ho: 6 Toning moves to get bikini-ready

Cassey Ho — Sun, 05 May 2013 00:45:00 -0700

Fitness entrepreneur Cassey Ho of Blogilates and POP Pilates is bringing her fitness expertise to SheKnows to help you get bikini-ready! Try these six toning moves that will make you feel the burn while you tighten your bod.

Mind-body boot camp: the new fitness trend

Cristina Gibson — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 04:22:00 -0700

There's a new breed of boot camps in town that infuse yoga and Pilates elements. See why this workout could be right for you!

Energize your work day with desk-friendly exercises

Jessica Padykula — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 09:33:00 -0700

Sitting at a desk all day is something many of us do, but as much as it’s a necessity for work, it can wreak havoc on our bodies. Before you resign yourself to never-ending back pain and start cursing your lack of exercise time, there’s plenty of movement you can do right at your desk. We look at a few ways to incorporate more activity into your work day for added energy and a healthier life.

Fun fitness trend: Skype and exercise

Lisa M. Maloney — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:47:00 -0700

While you may love to hit the gym, other obligations can easily get in the way of your daily workout. But a new trend in the fitness world -- exercising via video call -- is making it easier to fit in a workout with a trainer or gym buddies from the convenience of your home or office. In fact, fitness instructors across the country, such as Pilates instructor Jennifer Pilates, now offer classes via Skype video call from their fitness studio to your home. Here's my experience with Skypercise.

Partner Pilates: Friend-ilates for fitness

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 05:01:00 -0700

Working out with a fitness buddy is one of the best ways to stick to your exercise plan and reach your weight loss and fitness goals. Andrea Metcalf, nationally renowned fitness expert and author of Naked Fitness: The Proven 28 Day Lifestyle Program for a Slimmer, Fitter, Pain-Free Body, has turned Pilates into a partner workout to help you build muscle, burn calories and strengthen your relationships. Here are four Pilates exercises to do with a friend.

Fusion workouts: 5 Exciting combo workouts

Tracy E. Hopkins — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:12:00 -0700

If you’re bored with the same old workout routine, SheKnows has found some exciting new fusion workouts that are sure to keep you pumped up. You don’t just get one type of exercise in each workout, you get a combination of fitness modalities fused into a fun, calorie-shredding sweat.

Barre workout: Get lean and chiseled

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 01:30:00 -0800

What do you get when you combine the grace and flexibility of dance moves with the strength and sculpting of Pilates? The Xtend Barre workout, a dynamic combination of exercises that will give you a long, strong and lean physique. Just in time for spring fitness, here is an Xtend Barre workout from Andrea Rogers, courtesy of AcaciaLifestyle.com.

Fitness trend 2011: Mind-body connection

Lisa Armstrong — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 10:38:00 -0800

With the downturn in the economy and stresses at work and home piling up during the holidays, the search for new and easier ways to get and stay fit is more intense than ever. Though some may associate mind-body workouts with a relaxed approach to fitness, the hot fitness trend for 2011 connecting mind and body is one of the most effective ways to achieve a serene state of being and super fitness. Here’s what you need to know about mind-body exercise.

Confused about exercise?

Sarah Kelsey — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 09:36:00 -0700

With all of the information available online, it can be easy to feel confused about the best ways to get fit. A plethora of misinformation exists about working out, which can lead to injury and frustration. To help, Margot McKinnon, founder of Body Harmonics Pilates in Toronto, helps us debunk five common misconceptions about exercise.

Delicious Life Challenge: Fitness expert Kendra Jordan

SheKnows Editors — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 02:27:00 -0700

In the Delicious Life Challenge, we paired each woman with a team of trainers to help them makeover their lives to be more "delicious." Let's meet one of our experts, Kendra Jordan.