So much of the work is about engaging your musclessometimes in nearly invisible ways.

How are you supposed to know if youre doing it right?

Pilates is everywhere at the moment, de Winter says.

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One of the most common phrases youll hear in Pilates classes is to find a neutral spine.

As you go through core moves like leg lifts andtabletops, your back will want to overarch or flatten.

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Two young women practicing ballet with a teacher in the dance hall.

physiotherapist, master Pilates instructor, and founder ofGo Chlo Pilates

Woman doing hip exercises

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Woman in leggings and bra doing Lunge with Arm Extended Up pose hip opener stretch during yoga session in morning at home.

Woman doing arm exercise without weights while sitting on mat at home.

A woman in sports clothes does yoga or gymnastics at home. Daylight. She smiles