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 ...
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Want to tone your waist? Add the side plank to your workout routine

While the standard plank is widely incorporated into core workouts, the side plank is often overlooked. This variation of the plank targets the obliques, the muscles that run along the side of your ...
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Plank Jacks Give You a Daily Dose of Cardio and Core Strength at the Same Time

Pilates pro Simone de la Rue demonstrates how to do a plank jack—aka the ultimate cardio and core-strengthening move—with proper form. A little known fact about planks: In addition to working nearly ...

If You Can Hold a Side Plank This Long After 60, Your Core Stability Is Top-Tier

A Board-Certified Wellness Coach reveals how long you should hold a side plank after 60 to prove your core stability is ...
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A 30-Minute Full-Body Pilates Workout Created by Instructor Isa Welly

Ready to jump aboard the Pilates workout train? There's a reason this exercise method is a favorite among celebrities and trainers alike: it's generally low-impact and beginner-friendly but offers ...