Say goodbye to crunches - this easy abs exercise is a favourite for building 'deep core control and pelvic stability', Pilates instructors say

Woman doing Pilates toe taps lying on yoga mat on wooden floor.

Sometimes, it's good to get something for little (to no) effort. In fitness, that rarely happens. So, you can imagine that I cracked a small smile when I started adding toe taps to my core exercise routine and saw the benefits.

These are done lying on the floor on your back, making them the perfect finisher to a strength or bodyweight Pilates workout. As a runner and keen walker, I always underestimate the importance of core strength, but it's certainly worth prioritising - especially when it's this easy.