Pilates

[ pi-lah-teez ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

a system of physical conditioning involving low-impact exercises and stretches designed to strengthen muscles of the torso and often performed with specialized equipment.

Pilates

/ pɪˈlɑːtiːz /

a system of gentle exercise performed lying down that stretches and lengthens the muscles, designed to improve posture, flexibility, etc

Origin of Pilates¹

Named after Joseph Pilates (1883–1967), German fitness instructor

Origin of Pilates¹

C20: named after Joseph Pilates (1880–1967), its German inventor

For a while yoga and pilates classes were sought out at luxury gyms like Equinox.

You can up the ante even more by signing a contract agreeing to pay a pal $20 every time you skip Pilates.

The new fitness tracker aims to recognize any workout movement from pull-ups to Pilates, but it still needs a bit of work.

First, Herz argues, our ability to weigh risk is out of whack, because CrossFit is more like a sport than a Pilates class.

Their roster also includes Reformer, Power Tower, Cardio Chair, and many other Pilates-based classes.

If thou let this man go thou art not Csars friend, it was to the fear of Tiberius in Pilates heart that they appealed.

To allow such a society to gain influence in his province would be a gross oversight on Pilates part.

If we pass, in search of the real charge, from Pilates judgment-seat to the Sanhedrim, we get nearer to the truth.

Shall He go to the high priests palace or to Pilates prtorium and triumph over their dismay?

If she does, we shall wash our hands like so many Pilates, which will save us but not England.

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