Whether you’ve recently had a baby, experienced significant weight changes, or simply noticed a “pooch” that won’t go away despite exercise, you may be dealing with diastasis recti. The good news? With the right approach, you can improve core strength, stability, and function—and Pilates is one of the safest and most effective ways to begin. Let’s take a closer look at what diastasis recti is, why it happens, and how Pilates can help you recover.

The terms core strength and core stability are often used to describe training of the trunk and core muscles. The two terms are very...

The Magic Circle or Pilates ring as it is often called, is one of the most popular props for Pilates exercises. It is a metal ring with 2...

Diastisis Recti is a separation of the two sides of the rectus abodminis muscle. According to Pilates Anytime, "approximately 60% of postpa

Pilates is an excellent form of exercise for many reasons : strengthening the core, improving posture, decreasing back pain, preventing...

Find out about the anatomy of the core and how it works to improve balance, posture, and overall strength and stability.