If you’re looking to build a bigger, stronger butt, barbell hip thrusts are the move your workout routine just might be missing. This exercise is one of the best ways to grow your backside and injury-proof your lower body. Below, we share everything you need to know about this exercise, including hip thrust muscles worked, […]
Looks can be deceiving when it comes to Pilates. Doing a workout—which generally involves lying down on a mat—may seem easier than, say, a HIIT sesh. But just wait. There’s a very high likelihood that the classic moves, from teasers to swan dives, will leave you dripping with sweat. That’s why doing a Pilates workout […]
If the standard plank is starting to get boring, it is time to add mountain climbers into your workout routine. They are an amped-up version of the plank—and no actual climbing experience is required. This exercise strengthens your arms, core, and legs. No gym membership? No problem. You can do this move at home without […]
A Pilates session with comedian Iliza Shlesinger isn’t a quiet event. Class might involve her dog, Tian Fu, jumping on the reformer, or her 2-year-old, Sierra, pulling at the ropes. It will definitely feature Shlesinger’s snide commentary (“I call this move ‘the Sasquatch’”). And these days, it might also include a few pregnancy-induced burps. Shlesinger […]
We’ve all been about slow wellness here on the Blogilates team. Listening to our body, indulging in things that just FEEL good. This was a little manifesto I wrote for our first launch of the year. View this post on Instagram A post shared by POPFLEX (@popflex_active) This year, wellness for me looks […]