Most Common Pilates Terminology Every New Student Should Understand
Breakdown of professional vocabulary used inside pilates studio classes
When you join your first few group Pilates classes, your instructor will use many special professional terms that you have likely never heard in regular gym environments. If you do not understand these words, you may feel confused, fall behind during sequences or accidentally perform movements with incorrect posture. Taking a small amount of time to learn basic pilates terminology before your classes will drastically boost your confidence during group sessions. Common words you will hear frequently include powerhouse, imprint, neutral spine, scoop, decompression, modification and extension. Each term describes a specific body position, muscle action or posture rule.
Simple explanations so you never feel confused during group workout sessions
Neutral spine, for example, refers to the natural gentle curve of your back when you lie flat. Imprint means pressing your lower back gently against the floor. When you know exactly what each verbal cue means, you can focus your energy on performing the movement well instead of trying to decode confusing vocabulary mid workout.
