Two dumbbells and four moves are all you need to build serious core strength

Woman doing a Pilates exercises on her hands and knees with a dumbbell.

You don't need a fancy gym to get fit and build muscle. As long as you have a pair of dumbbells, you can start strength training at home.

Personal trainer Julie Ledbetter creates effective dumbbell workout plans that are great for beginners. The below routine will help you target your core, a set of mid-body muscles that are used in most everyday actions.