What do fitness instructors mean when they say 'engage your core?'

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What do fitness instructors mean when they say 'engage your core?'

Fitness instructors who use a lot of gym lingo can seem like they're speaking in a foreign language. Here's what they mean when they tell you to "engage your core," "activate your glutes" or "put your weight in your heels."