Forget sit-ups — you only need these 5 moves to build a stronger core and develop definition in your abs

A woman in sportswear doing a side plank outdoors.

The simpler the ab workout, the more likely you are to get it done. Well, that's true for me and exactly why I'm a big fan of this bodyweight core workout.

Whether I want a quick core blast that I can work through on my best yoga mat at home or I want to round off a gym session with an abs blast, the routines with the least amount of equipment and steps required the better.

This five move core workout from trainer James Stirling is the perfect recipe for getting it done and dusted, no equipment required. Plus, it's sit-up free which is always a little bonus seeing as every ab workout on this earth seems to include hauling my top half off and on a mat over and over again.