I ditched sit-ups and crunches for this 30-minute Pilates routine to build a stronger core — here’s what happened to my abs

Woman doing a Pilates glute bridge.

I've done my fair share of ab workouts, from viral routines like the Chloe Ting and Daisy Keech 'get shredded' style sessions to ab challenges like doing kettlebell side bends every day for a week. But in the end, I always come back to low-impact options, like this 30-minute Pilates routine.

I found this workout on the Move With Nicole YouTube channel, where certified Pilates and yoga teacher Nicole McPherson teaches home-friendly classes. This particular routine is designed to target the core muscles, while also engaging the full body through a variety of exercises.