Build a stronger core and lower body with this Pilates dumbbell workout from a specialist trainer

A man in shorts, t-shirt and sneakers executes a squat in a living room on a yoga mat. His knees are bent, thighs parallel with the floor and arms straight out in front of his shoulders. Behind him is a sofa, tall plants and a coffee table.

From yoga to HIIT to powerlifting, there are plenty of training styles out there, but which one should you choose?

I believe a blend of your favorites is the best way to build a fun, effective and sustainable exercise routine—variety is the spice of life, after all. The Ladder app’s strength and Pilates coach, Maia Henry goes one step further by combining two training styles in her workout below.