New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- When people talk about core workouts, they usually think of crunches, planks, or intense ab routines. But your core is much more than just visible abs. It includes deep muscles around your abdomen, lower back, hips, and pelvis that help you move, bend, lift, and even sit properly. This is where Pilates stands out. Instead of fast or high-impact movements, Pilates focuses on slow, controlled exercises that strengthen the body from the inside out. Celebrity fitness trainer Yasmin Karachiwala often highlights how Pilates targets deep stabilising muscles that many workouts miss.

Research published in the Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare shows that regular Pilates practice improves core strength, stability, and fun...