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

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

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Origin of Pilates¹

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

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Origin of Pilates¹

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

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I also didn’t want to be viewed as health-obsessed — I quite literally buy into Pilates classes and performance running shoes.

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The author is studying for the July California bar exam and is a certified Pilates instructor.

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When she’s not writing, she’s teaching Pilates, and both require a passion for storytelling, articulacy and joy in learning and community.

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This past summer, we gathered in New Rochelle and did double Dutch lessons, clowning classes and Pilates.

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There’s no better place than Los Angeles to do Pilates.

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