The Pilates double toe tap is my go-to for strengthening my deep abdominal muscles, protecting my spine and building stability in my pelvis — here’s how to do it

Keep your pelvis still and your back pressed into the floor, and slowly lower both toes to touch the floor. The movement ...

The Pilates double toe tap is my go-to for strengthening my deep abdominal muscles

Here's how to do it and the progressions to try ...

A Pilates instructor recommends this 3-move 'deep core' workout for strength and control

Build a strong core with a Pilates instructor's 3-move routine.

Not crunches or planks — these are the 3 weighted Pilates exercises I use weekly to sculpt and strengthen my core

I’ve been practicing Pilates for the past decade, and I credit it with getting me to the start line of the six marathons I’ve ...
Health.com

Bodyweight Exercises That Strengthen Your Core Similar to a Plank

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Several bodyweight exercises ...
Men's Journal

Want to Carve Your Core and Build Your Upper Body? Try This Pushup Variation

View post: I'm a Physical Therapist and Pilates Coach. This Is the Biggest Setback That Keeps Men Stiff and Injured As you get older, finding time for the gym gets trickier. Whether you’re juggling a ...
The Times Leader

Tap In To This Exercise

There’s no tap dancing around getting in shape. You have to sweat. Body weight exercises, such as toe taps, performed at a quick pace can dramatically improve your overall strength and your ...
Prevention

Denise Austin, 67, Shares 3 Moves for a ‘Strong’ and ‘Healthy’ Back

Denise Austin and her daughter and fellow fitness instructor, Katie Austin, share moves to improve back and core strength. “Your spine is your lifeline,” she says. She recommends doing at least three ...