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Both mat and reformer Pilates offer similar benefits, such as improving your strength and mobility. The type that’s best for you depends on factors like your experience and preference. The German ...

Carefully cleaning exercise equipment was the norm when the Covid-19 pandemic was raging. But today you might be less attentive to pathogens, even in crowded spaces such as fitness centers. That ...

Last summer, when I spoke to fitness instructors about the best Pilates mats, the brand Stakt — known for its workout mats that fold, rather than roll, up — came up more than once in my reporting. I’d ...

If you feel like all of your friends started taking up Pilates last year, it’s not in your head. There’s no doubt about it: Pilates is growing in popularity. In fact, it was the most booked fitness ...

We updated this article in September 2022 to add more information about each featured product, based on extensive research done by our team. Schlepping your yoga mat to class is less than ideal—we all ...

The Stapelstein Mat is a minimalist, multipurpose floor mat designed to provide a soft, nonslip surface for crawling, play, ...

After years of saying I’d never try it, I saw an acupuncturist for the first time in 2024. After my first session, which I sought out to relieve tension in my back, I was immediately hooked. It ...

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A few weeks ago, I came home complaining of an intense pain in my back and shoulders, radiating from my right collarbone to my upper back. No amount of stretching or rubbing helped. My roommate — the ...

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Macy is a writer on the AI Team. She covers how AI is changing daily life and how to make the most of it. This includes writing about consumer AI products and their real-world impact, from ...