If I had to choose my favourite exercise, I think it would be Pilates. While I really enjoy swimming, running and strength training, mat Pilates really helps me switch off from life's stress, and ...

I'm no stranger to a Pilates workout. Sure, I only really committed to consistent practice in the second half of last year, but it's fair to say that I've fallen in love with this form of exercise.

Forget crunching your way to a stronger core. If you want to challenge your entire core more effectively, you'll want to shift over and incorporate more ab exercises like scissor kicks, a staple core ...