I’m a fitness instructor who used to hate ab workouts but these five Pilates moves have been a game changer for my core

Woman exercising on an exercise mat at home.

Sometimes, fitness instructors hate ab workouts, too. When I worked for a gym, I used to dread being assigned to take a class called Tabata Abs—unfortunately, it happened a lot.

I found the repetitive crunching of my abs and flexing of my hips uncomfortable. No matter which way I placed my hands near my neck to support it, I would always be left with neck strain.