This simple Pilates exercise is worth six regular sit-ups. Here’s why I use it to work on my spinal mobility and deep core strength

According to Joseph Pilates, the founder of the famous movement, one Pilates roll-up is worth six regular sit-ups. This is ...

This simple Pilates exercise strengthens the entire posterior chain and builds core stability

How to do Pilates swimmers ...

No sit-ups, crunches, or planks — this is the staple Pilates exercise I use to build endurance in my core

Exhale and curl your head, neck, and shoulders off the floor. Reach your arms by your side and hover them a few inches off ...

What exercises will keep my ageing joints healthy?

We need our joints to do everything from lifting groceries to climbing stairs. A physiotherapist explains how we can protect ...

Exercise can lower Alzheimer’s risk. Scientists may have discovered why.

In an ambitious study, memory and learning abilities improved substantially after exercise among mice with a form of the ...

Varying your exercise routine could add years to your life

Switching up your exercise routine does more than fight boredom. Engaging in varied forms of movement may significantly boost ...
Mad in America

Exercise Linked to Symptom Reduction and Quality of Life Improvements

This week Mad in America explores three studies related to exercise as a treatment for mental health problems. The first ...
Healthline

What’s the Relationship Between Exercise and Alzheimer’s?

Exercise can’t cure Alzheimer’s, but it can slow its progression and improve your quality of life. And while there’s no definitive way to prevent Alzheimer’s, exercise may reduce your risk. Aerobic ...
WebMD

Exercise as Therapy for Lung Cancer

Lung cancer attacks your respiratory system, which is so central to exercise that people with this condition probably shouldn’t do it, right? Wrong. Research shows that lung cancer exercise programs ...