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Whats all that lifting, lowering, and fluttering supposed to be working?

Were waking up the deep core with that exhale and that inhale, explains Pilates instructorBrian SpencerofEast River Pilates.

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He begins with the foundation of mat Pilates: the ability to find aneutral pelvisand thus engage your core.

But what the heck does that actually mean?

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Helpfully, he adds that your pubic bone is located a few fingers below your belly button.

For example, to work up totable top, it’s possible for you to begin with heel glides.

This involves laying on your back with a neutral pelvis.

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I love a good heel guide, Spencer says.

Its an extremely effective exercise for building coordination of breath and abdominals.

But really, once youve mastered the neutral pelvis, the world of mat Pilates is your oyster.

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