{"id":370047,"date":"2026-03-28T16:13:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T16:13:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/370047\/"},"modified":"2026-03-28T16:13:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T16:13:15","slug":"i-tried-this-10-minute-pilates-workout-and-its-a-game-changer-for-your-core-and-glutes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/370047\/","title":{"rendered":"I tried this 10-minute Pilates workout, and it\u2019s a game-changer for your core and glutes"},"content":{"rendered":"

I started 2026 with the aim of doing core workouts at least twice a week, and I\u2019ve fallen well short of that goal so far, but every day is a new chance to get my training routine on track. I\u2019ve lined up some shorter core sessions for the coming weeks to try and get myself back on track.<\/p>\n

My main goal with these workouts is to support my running by strengthening my deep core muscles and building stability that helps me maintain my running form deep into long races like marathons.<\/p>\n

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That\u2019s one reason why I love Pilates, because it\u2019s great for building that deep strength and endurance in your core muscles, and it doesn\u2019t require a super-long workout to do it.<\/p>\n

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This 10-minute workout from Pilates instructor Move With Nicole<\/a> is ideal for building the kind of strength and stability I\u2019m after. All you need for the workout is a Pilates or yoga mat and space to stretch out your arms and legs, including to the sides.<\/p>\n

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Nicole does the workout with you and gives instructions and pointers via a voiceover, so you can follow her movements even if you can\u2019t always see your screen during an exercise.<\/p>\n

The workout is a fast and effective way to work on improving your core and glute strength, and I\u2019d say it\u2019s suitable for most fitness levels, though if you\u2019re a Pilates beginner<\/a>, you might need to take some extra breaks.<\/p>\n

I did the session one lunchtime before my run; here are my main takeaways.<\/p>\n

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With only 10 minutes of training time, it\u2019s no surprise that there\u2019s very little warm-up with the workout, and before you know it, you\u2019re into a set of the Pilates hundred<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This is one of my favorite exercises for the core, and it really tests your endurance, so having it at the start of the session gets the abs burning straight away.<\/p>\n

The workout focuses on two main areas<\/p>\n

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Once again, because the training time is limited, the workout is designed to go deep on two areas rather than spread the work thinly around lots of muscle groups.<\/p>\n

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You start with a long set of core-focused moves to work the upper and lower abs, with some work on the obliques, then go into two sets of work on your glutes, doing each side in turn.<\/p>\n

This does mean some areas of your body get off lighter than they would with a longer Pilates workout, but it also means the session is more effective at working the target areas.<\/p>\n

Focus on your breathing<\/p>\n

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You should always be aware of your breathing during Pilates and time your movements with inhales and exhales to make them more effective, and also make the harder parts of the exercises feel a bit easier.<\/p>\n

Nicole guides you through when to breathe in and out with each exercise, and focusing on that will not only improve your workout, but I find it can distract you from the burning in your muscles.<\/p>\n

The workout build tensions throughout each set<\/p>\n

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Rather than a traditional workout structure with work and rest periods, this session involves layering moves on top of each other to increase the difficulty over time.<\/p>\n

That means when you start a set, the first movement might feel quite easy, but don\u2019t be fooled by this, as you\u2019ll be increasing the challenge of the exercise by adding to or changing the movement to target the same muscles over time, without any breaks.<\/p>\n

I find this approach great for building core strength and endurance for my running, and it also means that during the 10-minute session, there\u2019s minimal time spent resting, so you achieve more in the short time you have to train.<\/p>\n

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