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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

“Regular yoga mats often leave my wrists in pain because they’re just too thin and don't protect my joints from the floor nearly enough,” SELF’s senior commerce editor says. “My Bala mat, however, is ...

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 ...

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 ...

Parchment paper and aluminum foil are only good for one use, and cooking sprays can leave stains behind on sheet pans even after a good scrub, but using a silicone baking mat is just right. Made of ...

Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously the lifestyle editor at HelloGiggles, the deputy editor at So Yummy and the senior lifestyle editor at Hunker. Over the past 12 years, Anna has also written ...