Pilates instructor and founder of Pilates By Bel, Annabel Luke, swears by four stretches she says can work just as well—if not better—than a massage.

Given that hip stretches often feature in beginner Pilates workouts, it should come as no surprise that these movements help build strength. But, it's a benefit many people don't know about, says ...

In addition to the bridge lift, Hamer reports that integrating lunge and butterfly stretches as well as yoga or Pilates into your daily routine can do wonders for mobility.

5 Pilates Stretches For Hip Pain Combination of Horizontal Explode and Inverted V: This exercise teaches you how to load the glutes because, in this scenario, the glutes become underworked and ...

Wondering if Wall Pilates lives up to the hype? Learn how this unique workout builds strength, flexibility, and delivers results—no equipment needed.

Hip flexor stretches help improve your posture and fight off lower back, hip, and knee pain. Using a foam roller on your upper legs may help relax your hip flexors and increase flexibility.

Ready to get started? Take 15 to focus on pelvic mobility and hip flexor stretches with Brian Spencer from East River Pilates in this refreshing, hip-focused flow: Oh hi!

Joseph Pilates believed that the body needed a balance of stretch and strength to work properly. Muscles need to be the correct length to function properly — not too long or too short.

Even if you aren't, say, an Olympic gymnast, it can be helpful to stretch out hip flexors that are tight from sitting or hunching over a desk. To get the most out of the move, Douglas suggests ...

Your inner thighs need to be flexible as well as strong, which is why doing groin stretches is so important. Here are three groin stretches to do now to ease hip pain.