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Harry Bullmore

You only need these eight Pilates moves to strengthen your core and reduce back pain

A woman performing the Pilates 100 exercise on a yoga mat outdoors

If you're bored of standard abs workouts, it's time you turned to Pilates. This exercise can help you build muscle and improve your balance, while also giving you the opportunity to get in a good stretch. 

Pilates abs workouts typically require very little equipment; the one outlined below uses nothing more than a yoga mat. This makes it an ideal option if you can't make it to the gym or prefer to train at home. 

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