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Pilates does build real strength, on a mat, at home

The oblique reach I posted this week looks gentle. It's not. It works your inner thighs, glutes, obliques, and the cross-body connection that lets you move without bracing.

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Candice Smith

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You Don't Need a Split Routine to Get Strong

You've been told you need a split routine to get strong. Upper body Monday, legs Thursday. That's gym thinking, and it doesn't work for real life.

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The workout I do after 2 weeks off (and why it works)

After two weeks off, I don't come back to punish myself. I come back with one simple full-body workout that lets me move, feel strong, and get back into my routine without drama.

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