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Forget sit-ups and planks — this 10-minute standing Pilates workout strengthens your core and lower body

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(Image credit: Shutterstock) There are a lot of different ways to achieve your fitness aims, and while classic core workouts with lots of floor moves like sit-ups, planks and crunches are certainly effective, they’re not the only way to strengthen your abs and deep core muscles. Standing workouts can be just as good a way to work your core, and they’re more accessible thanks to the fact that you don’t have to hit the floor. This 10-minute standing Pilates workout from fitness trainer Monika Larssen, who goes by MonikaFit on YouTube, is a great way to build a stronger core without classic floor exercises, and it’s also good for strengthening the lower body and improving your balance. Article continues below It’s suitable for all fitness levels and you don’t need any equipment to do the workout either, though if you’re more experienced and want to make the session harder, you could use one of the best kettlebells to increase the difficulty.…

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