No sit ups or crunches — this 10-minute standing Pilates workout sculpts your core and is great for your balance

A woman holding a yoga mat with strong abs.

Everyone has different health goals, but one that should span all generations and fitness levels is having good core strength and stability. This can be seen as the foundation of your fitness, whether you’re using it to tackle tough strength workouts or marathons, or to maintain your independence as you age.

Pilates is a great way to work on your core strength and improve balance and stability. An accessible way to get started with the practice is to try standing workouts. These are a particularly good starting point if you’re older or coming back to fitness after a long break.