We all know that Pilates is the workout du jour. But whichever trending style you love - from Reformer Pilates to at-home Pilates workouts - you'll know that Pilates core moves make up a huge tenet of the workout.
One reason for that is that Pilates was initially developed as a form of rehab by Joseph Pilates. Centering became one of his six key principles for the movement style - at the time called contrology - and it was all about engaging, controlling and strengthening the core. Pilates called the core the "powerhouse," believing it was where all energy begins, which is why keeping it strong was such a vital step to improving overall fitness.
