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Forget the gym — this Pilates abs workout strengthens your deep core muscles in just 8 minutes

When it comes to strengthening your deep core muscles, you’d be amazed at how much you can achieve with short workouts where you actually don’t move very much at all. This eight-minute abs workout ...
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I tried this 15-minute Pilates ab workout instead of going to a class — here’s what happened

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images After taking a class with a friend just over a year ago, Pilates has been a ...
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Don’t neglect your core: Expert tips to stabilize and fire up your core muscles

As a doctor of physical therapy, Dr. Betiku understands the importance of core strength and stability, so we asked him to ...
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8 minutes, no equipment — this 8-move Pilates abs workout works your deep core muscles

Armed with the right workout you can achieve a lot in under 10 minutes, especially when it comes to building strength in your core. This eight-move abs workout from Pilates instructor Lilly Sabri ...
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This 11-Minute Pilates Ab Workout Is a Guaranteed Mood Booster

Try this good-mood-inducing Pilates ab workout for a midday pick-me-up and some core engaging fun. Brian Spencer leads the way. Your abdominal muscles don’t share the name of the center of the earth ...
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The Best Pilates Core Workout to Sculpt Lean Abs

Pilates is renowned for its ability to strengthen the core, improve flexibility, and promote lean muscle tone. If you want to sculpt lean abs, a Pilates core workout can be highly effective. This ...
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The 3 Pilates Exercises Pro Sprinter and Olympic Hopeful Jaide Stepter Baynes Does for Strong Abs

Your core is an integral part of daily functions and your athletic performance—it’s used every time you sneeze, cough, have a bowel movement, pick things up, or do something more obvious… like sprint.
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10 Pilates Exercises To Build Your Strongest Core Ever—And How To Do Them Properly

Pilates has become the go-to workout for building functional strength and flexibility while being gentle on your joints. In particular, "Core engagement and strengthening are fundamental parts of any ...
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3 Easy Mat Pilates Exercises You Can Do To Get Abs Like Lori Harvey

Lori Harvey is this generation’s IT girl. There’s no denying that she has a specific look, charm, and charisma that excites the public. Another advantage she has over others is her commitment to ...

Chair Pilates is the gentle way to stay strong as you age – here are the 7 best moves to try

A physio-based Pilates instructor explains how chair Pilates works, who benefits most, and how often to do it safely ...
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What’s the difference between abs and core? One term focuses on aesthetics – and the other on function

Hunter Bennett does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...