How this L.A. hiker learned to walk without an Achilles tendon

Author Jo Giese outlines in her new book how, after a botched surgery, she lost her left Achilles and relearned to walk without the tendon.

Not squats or lunges — this is the simple Pilates exercise I use to build functional strength in my quads, hip flexors and deep core

This is the one Pilates exercise every runner should focus on ...