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Lower-body strength can decline by 5% a year after 50, says a study: Try these 3 Pilates leg exercises to preserve muscle

By Sam Hopes last updated

Lower-body strength can decline by 5% a year after 50, so we turned to a Pilates instructor for three leg exercises to maintain functional strength and muscle.

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a woman holding a yoga mat with strong abs

No crunches or planks — I use this dynamic Pilates exercise to build deep core strength, while also working on my shoulder and hip mobility

By Jane McGuire published

Here's everything you need to know about the Pilates double leg stretch.

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A Pilates instructor recommends this 3-move 'deep core' workout to sculpt strength, control and stability

By Sam Hopes last updated

A Pilates instructor demonstrates three moves you need for a strong and stable core.

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Woman doing a Pilates glute bridge

‘Undesk' your hips and build functional strength with this 3-move Pilates glute workout

By Sam Hopes last updated

A Pilates instructor shares three Pilates exercises you can do to build stronger glutes and open your hips after a long day of sitting.

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woman's abs on show

The Pilates double toe tap is my go-to for strengthening my deep abdominal muscles, protecting my spine and building stability in my pelvis — here’s how to do it

By Jane McGuire published

Here's how to do Pilates double toe taps.

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woman holding dumbbells for ab workout

Not crunches or planks — these are the 3 weighted Pilates exercises I use weekly to sculpt and strengthen my core

By Jane McGuire published

Try these Pilates exercises to build a strong and stable core.

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a senior woman doing Pilates

I'm a 72-year-old Pilates instructor in better shape than I was at 40 — these are the strength exercises I swear by

By Katie Sims published

Hilliard shares six of the strength exercises she swears by

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woman with strong abs and legs

According to a Pilates teacher, this is the one move every beginner should learn for a strong, stable core

By Sam Hopes published

A qualified Pilates teacher shares an essential abs exercise for beginners.

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a woman doing the pilates kneeling lean

Not squats or lunges — this is the simple Pilates exercise I use to build functional strength in my quads, hip flexors and deep core

By Jane McGuire published

This is the one Pilates exercise every runner should focus on

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a woman's abs

Forget crunches, planks, and sit-ups — I use this simple Pilates exercise to strengthen my core, lower back, glutes and shoulders, all while working on my stability and posture

By Jane McGuire published

Here's how to do the bird dog and the variations to try.

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