When it comes to building core strength, I always turn to Pilates. Without fail, all of my Pilates workouts engage the deep core muscles — the ones responsible for stability, posture, and efficient movement that regular ab workouts don’t always reach. Joseph Pilates literally called the core the “powerhouse” of the body, a message we can see reflected in the best Pilates moves for the core.
I was intrigued when I came across a 15-minute, core-focused Pilates routine from instructor Lottie Murphy. Short enough to fit into busy days, and designed to be done daily, it felt like a realistic way to stay consistent without overthinking my workouts. No equipment, no long warm-up, and no excuse not to show up.
