When it comes to the best core workouts for a strong, defined midsection, you can't go wrong with Pilates workouts. The viral practice, currently riding high on a wave of new-found popularity, really is the GOAT for strengthening and toning your abdominals.
Core work is truly at the heart of the whole Pilates ethos. Originally known as "controlology", Pilates is all about centering - one of the six key tenets of Joseph Pilates' eponymous practice. In a nutshell, his theory was that every move starts with strong core stability, so it follows that a Pilates class will work not only your superficial "abs" but also the deep abdominals, comprising the pelvic floor, obliques, and even back muscles.
