Why Do so Many TikTok Influencers Want Us to Do Pilates?
Photo: sfilippovs (Shutterstock) The latest bit of fitness misinformation is making the rounds on TikTok, but I’ve seen it cropping up other places, too. Young women are singing the praises…
The Difference Between Mat and Reformer Pilates (and Why It Matters)
Photo: wavebreakmedia (Shutterstock) If you’ve ever considered taking a Pilates class, you might be intimidated by the machine contraption—called a reformer—that is used in many studios. A reformer is a…
What Does ‘Engage Your Core’ Even Mean?
Photo: fizkes (Shutterstock) When we perform exercises of any kind, there’s often an instructor or coach in the background telling us to “engage our core.” But what does that really…