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

Here are the four exercises to try.

‘Why I stopped doing sit-ups and started doing these 5 simple core exercises instead’

Want to run better? Stop doing sit-ups – here are five expert-recommended functional core movements to do instead.
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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

Workouts I tried a 10-minute hip flexor strengthening routine for two weeks — it's seriously improved my hip stiffness Workouts Not squats or lunges — I do this simple Pilates exercise 3x a week to ...
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Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...