Forget crunches, planks, and sit-ups — I use this simple Pilates exercise to strengthen my core, lower back, glutes and shoulders, all while working on my stability and posture

Credit: I’ve been practicing Pilates for the past decade and credit it with keeping me injury-free as I’ve trained for six marathons and rebuilding my core and pelvic floor postpartum. Pilates ...

No planks or sit-ups: This 5-minute Pilates routine targets your deep core to build strength and stability

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You can build stronger core muscles while strengthening and lengthening your hips with this five-move routine.

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Tom's Guide

Skip sit-ups and crunches — this 10-minute deep core workout is pregnancy and postpartum safe

Workouts Not sit-ups or lunges — I use this simple Pilates exercise to sculpt strong obliques, inner thighs and hip stabilizers Workouts I tried a 10-minute hip flexor strengthening routine for two ...

Not sit-ups, planks, or crunches: I do this simple Pilates exercise every single day to build a strong and stable core and work on my hip flexor mobility

While exercises like sit-ups and crunches work the rectus abdominis, or "six-pack" muscles, this simple-looking exercise ...