That's why I was intrigued by barre, a similar style of movement with small, controlled moves but inspired by ballet training. Like Pilates, it focuses on building strength but often with the ...

So when I came across vertical reformer Pilates, I knew I'd be hooked. Created by fitness trainer and founder of Barre Series, Catie Miller, vertical Pilates is tipped to be the hottest workout of ...

What’s more, the workout has several compound exercises, meaning you’re working more than one muscle group at a time.

Even though I’m a barre fan, it took me a long time before ... a PMA-certified and BASI-trained Master Trainer at Club Pilates. “Creating this mind-body connection is a big deal,” she ...

The key difference is that barre is more high energy than pilates, says Chiara Lewis, personal trainer and founder of pilates, barre and yoga space Total Body Studio. “Pilates is about holistic ...