"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Mat and reformer pilates can both build strength, improve flexibility, and support better posture, but ...

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Pilates experts share the differences between reformer Pilates vs. mat Pilates, including the pros and cons of each and how they overlap.