We love Pilates for giving us core strength, trim tummies, and happy backs. Try these Pilates exercises and workout videos at home or on-the-go -- no machines or gym memberships required.Your Half-Hour Pilates WorkoutHave half an hour and a mat? Then you can master this Pilates workout for beginners.9 Reasons to Hit the Barre TonightThought barre was just this month's trendy workout that your GFs talked about over brunch? Nope.12 Classic Pilates Moves That Double as Ab ExercisesPilates may look easy from afar, but we can assure you, it's a serious core workout. Not convinced?Benefits of Pilates: 8 Reasons Every Woman Should Try PilatesWhen it comes to Pilates, most women either are die-hard enthusiasts or have never stepped foot in a Pilates studio. Are you in the latter group?Try PiYo at Home: A Low-Impact Workout That Sculpts, Strengthens and StretchesWhy jump and pump through boot camp for a fierce physique when going low-impact in your living room will get you there?5 Beginner Barre Exercises You Can Do at HomeDon't live near a studio or still a little too shy to pump and plie in public? Stay home and try these beginner barre exercises from Julie Erickson, owner Endurance Pilates and Yoga and Barre Boston.The Beginner's Guide to BarreAre your friends hitting up a different kind of bar these days?Tighter from Tush to Toe: Lower-Body Pilates WorkoutFor a hot lower half, target your HTB, says Simone De La Rue, the creator of the Body By Simone method, who coined the term for her sought-after hips, thighs, and buns class (Naomi Watts is a regular)"I Found Gym Time I Didn't Think I Had!"Thanks to a hectic schedule, Audra Lowe, host of the TV show Better, hit a workout dry spell. Here's how FITNESS helped her put exercise back on her agenda.Look 10 Pounds Thinner InstantlyMost "instant results" promises are too good to be true. Not this one.4 Weeks to Gorgeous AbsFollow this 4-week workout plan for a slim, toned tummy.Lose Your Ab Flab: Fat-Burning Power PilatesOur fat-burning Pilates abs workout blasts nearly 20 percent more calories while firming you all over.Which Ab Move Works Best?Looking to tone your tummy? The standard crunch may not be your best bet. Find out how the Pilates roll-up exercise can sculpt your abs.5-Minute Pilates Workout: Firm Up FastThis high-powered routine works every major muscle group in no time.8-Minute Workout: Pilates for a Longer, Leaner LookThis express Pilates workout will help you tone your core and improve your posture.Insider's Guide to PilatesThe Pilates promise: You'll work your abs up to 70 percent more than with a crunch and look 5 pounds slimmer after one session.The Pilates, Yoga, and Tai Chi Energy-Boosting WorkoutThis combo of yoga, Pilates, and tai chi exercises will get you strong, sculpted, and totally revitalized — plus give you an invigorating energy boost!Can Pilates Replace My Weight Workout?
