Pilates

[ pi-lah-teez ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

1. 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 /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Pilates¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Pilates¹

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

Example Sentences

Plus they are both anti-slip and non-pinching, so you can focus on what you set out to do, whether that be Pilates, yoga, strength training, or stretching.

From Popular-Science

If you’d like some tips on form and routine, some Garmin watches can guide you through certain workouts with animations covering yoga, Pilates, cardio and strength.

From Popular-Science

I was on the hunt for a pair of summer-weight bottoms that I could slip on to head to the pool in the cool mornings, wear for Pilates or yoga, and use on easy walks or for lounging around the house.

From Outside Online

The model and Pilates instructor had moved into the unit about four years ago, according to her blog, Chic Living 365, decorating it with a nearly floor-to-ceiling mirror and framed photos of Marilyn Monroe.

From Washington Post

My typical workouts include running, hiking, sprinting stairs, yoga, and Pilates.

From Outside Online

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The 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.

From The 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.

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg