Pilates

[ pi-lah-teez ]

/ pɪˈlɑ tiz /

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.

Origin of Pilates

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

Also called Pilates method.

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Examples from the Web for pilates

For a while yoga and pilates classes were sought out at luxury gyms like Equinox.
How Taryn Toomey’s ‘The Class’ Became New York’s Latest Fitness Craze|Lizzie Crocker|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The new fitness tracker aims to recognize any workout movement from pull-ups to Pilates, but it still needs a bit of work.
Amiigo Tracker Pairs Data With Deadlifts|Gregory Ferenstein|August 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
First, Herz argues, our ability to weigh risk is out of whack, because CrossFit is more like a sport than a Pilates class.
Inside the Cult of CrossFit|William O’Connor|May 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This class uses a MegaFormer, easiest to describe as a Pilates reformer on steroids.
12 Priciest Fitness Classes (Actually Worth the Splurge)|DailyBurn|February 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Tone is their MegaFormer-based class, drawing from Pilates with a strength and cardio twist.
12 Priciest Fitness Classes (Actually Worth the Splurge)|DailyBurn|February 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Shall He go to the high priests palace or to Pilates prtorium and triumph over their dismay?
The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St John, Vol. II|Marcus Dods
If we pass, in search of the real charge, from Pilates judgment-seat to the Sanhedrim, we get nearer to the truth.
The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St John, Vol. II|Marcus Dods
The cruelty with which this revolt was repressed led to Pilates final disgrace.
Tent Work in Palestine|Claude Reignier Conder
If thou let this man go thou art not Csars friend, it was to the fear of Tiberius in Pilates heart that they appealed.
Under Csars' Shadow|Henry Francis Colby
That the chief priests have failed as utterly as the Pilates.
Discipline|Charles Kingsley

British Dictionary definitions for pilates

Pilates

/ (pɪˈlɑːtiːz) /

noun

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

Word Origin for Pilates

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

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Pilates

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