Think Pilates is only a core workout? I'm an instructor and these 4 lower-body exercises will challenge you as much as any squat

Woman doing lower-body Pilates workout at home.

Strength training is the gold standard lower-body workout. Whether with your body weight or a set of weights, resistance exercise is key to boosting strength, stability, and bone density as we age.

It's not about all or nothing, though. Different workouts complement your strength training, cardio, or flexibility-focused exercise to create a rounded approach to fitness. A good Pilates workout at home can be one of them.