Then came pilates. I’d barely given it the time ... planks and, yes, those damned side planks. Sometimes with no resistance (for balance), sometimes a whole lot more (for strength).

A most excellent side plank! We're also endlessly impressed with those baby rolls on rolls. She's so adorable! "Baby Pilates was not on my Bingo card," a commenter wrote. "Core strength better ...

If you've been practicing Pilates regularly for some time, you'll likely have noticed upgrades in your strength - most ...