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Becks Shepherd

Is 10 minutes of Pilates enough to strengthen your deep core? According to an instructor, yes — and this dumbbell workout hits the spot

A woman in a blue workout set kneeling on an exercise mat as she lifts a dumbbell above her head with one hand .

If you’re low on motivation, time, or just want to fit in a quick deep core workout at the end of your full-body training session, this 10-minute Pilates class delivers on all fronts.

Using a pair of dumbbells, Pilates instructor and physiotherapist Lilly Sabri has devised a workout that will strengthen your deep core, sculpt your waistline and set pretty much every muscle in your midsection on fire.

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