A Pilates instructor says this is the one exercise you should add into your routine to build core strength

Side view of a woman doing Pilates scissors exercise in an empty room. She is lying on a yoga mat, her hands by her side and her head elevated. Her right leg hovers slightly off the floor while her left leg points up to the ceiling.

Incorporating some core-strengthening exercises into your workout routine is always a good idea.

The core includes muscles like the abdominals, lower back, pelvis and obliques—more or less the entire middle part of your body. This means that good core strength can help with more than just the appearance of your abs. It can support your posture, spine and hip health and even reduce back pain.