The core muscles are part of the powerhouse set, and using your core is a component of using your powerhouse during Pilates exercises. The core muscles include the deep stabilizers like the pelvic floor, the psoas, the multifidus, and the transversus abdominis, among others.

Pilates may sound intimidating, but it's an accessible way to build strength in your core muscles for better posture, balance and flexibility. Pilates isn't just for fitness fanatics. It's actually an accessible way to build strength in your core muscles for better posture, balance and flexibility.