Along with boosting posture, reducing back pain, and increasing your levels of flexibility, one of the most raved about benefits of Pilates is the fact that it will help carve out a stronger core.

And it’s all thanks to the slow, controlled, and precise movements that make up a Pilates class—like a single leg stretch, roll up, or toe taps. These deliberate exercises focus on engaging deep stabilizing muscles, like the transverse abdominis and pelvic floor.

If you’re intending to boost your core strength, this 20-minute Pilates class from certified barre and Pilates instructor Lara Maurermeier is a great low-impact way to do so. While you won’t need any specialized workout equipment you might expect to use in a studio class — like a Pilates ring or ball — you will benefit from using one o

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