9 Best Articles on Pilates
The most useful articles on pilates from around the web, curated by thought leaders and our community.
Refind focuses on timeless pieces and updates the list whenever new, must-read articles or videos are discovered.
Top 5 Pilates Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on pilates by Refind users in 2024 so far.
- Yoga, Pilates, tai chi, qigong — what’s best for me?
- Why One Neuroscientist Started Blasting His Core
- Eat plants, try pilates and stay positive: how to keep your body younger than your years
- The Acrobatic Immigrant Who Invented Pilates in a Prisoner of War Camp
- 4 beginner pilates moves for building a rock-solid core
What is ...?
New to #pilates? These articles make an excellent introduction.
4 beginner pilates moves for building a rock-solid core
Get ready to build serious strength in a matter of minutes.
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on pilates—all under 10 minutes.
Yoga, Pilates, tai chi, qigong — what’s best for me?
Mindfulness and mind-body practices are hot, and some of the most popular mind-body exercises are yoga, Pilates, qigong and tai chi. All four integrate movement, breathing exercises and meditation.…
Pilates: research shows how this low-impact workout can benefit your health
This workout has seen a boost in popularity recently thanks to celebrity endorsements.
Eat plants, try pilates and stay positive: how to keep your body younger than your years
Do blueberries make you live longer? Is pilates proper exercise? How do you avoid loneliness? Botox, yes or no? Here’s how to age better
Why Do so Many TikTok Influencers Want Us to Do Pilates?
Pilates is not "better" than lifting weights, and it does not give you "leaner" muscles.
The Full-Body Pilates Workout That Even a Powerlifter Thinks Is Challenging
Shared by 81, including Jane
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on pilates.
The Acrobatic Immigrant Who Invented Pilates in a Prisoner of War Camp
Interned during WWI, circus entertainer Joseph Pilates used found materials and his fellow prisoners as his test lab, and imagined an exercise system that would captivate millions.
Why One Neuroscientist Started Blasting His Core
After he discovered a new anatomical basis for how movement decreases stress
Yoga v pilates: both are popular, but which would work best for you?
Increasing stress levels and growing awareness of wellbeing have contributed to the success of both forms of exercise. But their benefits depend on your body type and temperament
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