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Jennifer Rizzuto

Park the planks—a Pilates instructor says these five core exercises should replace your old routine in 2026

Woman does ab crunches on a yoga mat at home .

Popular core exercises like planks can be a valuable part of your routine. But Brittni Johnson, a certified Pilates instructor with BetterMe, says they may not train your abs effectively for everyday activity. Her five-move core workout solves that problem.

“Planks are solid for building endurance,” she notes. “These moves take it further. Instead of just holding still, your core has to stay stable while your body is moving.”

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