Pilatesn.

Brit.

/pᵻˈlɑːtiːz/, U.S.

/pəˈlɑˌdiz/

Forms: also with lower-case initial.

Origin: From a proper name. Etymon: proper name Pilates.

Etymology: < the name of Joseph Hubertus Pilates (1880–1967), German-born physical fitness specialist, who developed the exercises and apparatus.

I. Compounds.

1. attributive. Designating or relating to a system of exercises designed to improve physical strength, flexibility, and posture, and to enhance mental awareness and control of body movement, originally (but now not always) using specialized apparatus. Also: designating techniques and equipment used in performing such exercises.Pilates' own name for the system was contrology.

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1930 Manhattan Classified Telephone Directory Fall 386/3 Health Institutes... Pilates Universal Gymnasium.]

1934 J. H. Pilates Your Health x. 45 (caption) Normal, anatomical balance—in every position taken, is only possible in The ‘Pilates’ Health Bed.

1945 F. R. Rogers in J. H. Pilates & W. J. Miller Return to Life through Contrology Introd. 1 I have studied professionally the leading systems of body development and the Pilates system..must be several times as effective as any practicable combination of other systems.

1956 Dance Mag. Feb. 39/2 [He] has a Pilates ‘Bed-Nasium’ in his dressing room for rest and exercise between shows.

1977 N.Y. Times 14 May 23/6 Many of the company's dancers..followed the Pilates system.

1999 Zest Feb. 93/1 The trend for softer, slower, stretch-based exercise classes that focus on body awareness will continue to grow, with more yoga, ballet, Feldenkrais and Pilates classes available nationwide.

II. Simple uses.

2. The Pilates system of exercises.

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society > leisure > sport > types of sport or game > gymnastics > exercise > [noun] > specific systems

callisthenics1827

Swedish gymnastics1890

monkey drill1895

Swedish movements1899

Swedish exercises1912

Swedish drill1916

sexercise1942

jogging1948

isometrics1962

dancercise1967

slimnastics1967

aerobics1968

aquacise1968

survival1972

popmobility1974

plyometrics1975

Jazzercise1976

Pilates1981

Callanetics1984

boxercise1985

step aerobics1985

survivalism1985

box aerobics1987

cardio1987

step1989

spinning1994

1981 N.Y. Times 21 Aug. c20/1 (advt.) I'm all praise for Pilates. It's the best exercise you can do.

1993 Dance Connection Summer 26/1 This quest for better training has led many dancers to Pilates.

2000 Australian 2 May (Brisbane ed.) 14/2 Megan was first introduced to Pilates while she was in London; she instantly became aware of its benefits, and not only to dancers.

This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, June 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	pilates
释义	Pilatesn. Brit. /pᵻˈlɑːtiːz/, U.S. /pəˈlɑˌdiz/ Forms: also with lower-case initial. Origin: From a proper name. Etymon: proper name Pilates. Etymology: < the name of Joseph Hubertus Pilates (1880–1967), German-born physical fitness specialist, who developed the exercises and apparatus. I. Compounds. 1. attributive. Designating or relating to a system of exercises designed to improve physical strength, flexibility, and posture, and to enhance mental awareness and control of body movement, originally (but now not always) using specialized apparatus. Also: designating techniques and equipment used in performing such exercises.Pilates' own name for the system was contrology. ΚΠ 1930 Manhattan Classified Telephone Directory Fall 386/3 Health Institutes... Pilates Universal Gymnasium.] 1934 J. H. Pilates Your Health x. 45 (caption) Normal, anatomical balance—in every position taken, is only possible in The ‘Pilates’ Health Bed. 1945 F. R. Rogers in J. H. Pilates & W. J. Miller Return to Life through Contrology Introd. 1 I have studied professionally the leading systems of body development and the Pilates system..must be several times as effective as any practicable combination of other systems. 1956 Dance Mag. Feb. 39/2 [He] has a Pilates ‘Bed-Nasium’ in his dressing room for rest and exercise between shows. 1977 N.Y. Times 14 May 23/6 Many of the company's dancers..followed the Pilates system. 1999 Zest Feb. 93/1 The trend for softer, slower, stretch-based exercise classes that focus on body awareness will continue to grow, with more yoga, ballet, Feldenkrais and Pilates classes available nationwide. II. Simple uses. 2. The Pilates system of exercises. ΘΚΠ society > leisure > sport > types of sport or game > gymnastics > exercise > [noun] > specific systems callisthenics1827 Swedish gymnastics1890 monkey drill1895 Swedish movements1899 Swedish exercises1912 Swedish drill1916 sexercise1942 jogging1948 isometrics1962 dancercise1967 slimnastics1967 aerobics1968 aquacise1968 survival1972 popmobility1974 plyometrics1975 Jazzercise1976 Pilates1981 Callanetics1984 boxercise1985 step aerobics1985 survivalism1985 box aerobics1987 cardio1987 step1989 spinning1994 1981 N.Y. Times 21 Aug. c20/1 (advt.) I'm all praise for Pilates. It's the best exercise you can do. 1993 Dance Connection Summer 26/1 This quest for better training has led many dancers to Pilates. 2000 Australian 2 May (Brisbane ed.) 14/2 Megan was first introduced to Pilates while she was in London; she instantly became aware of its benefits, and not only to dancers. This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, June 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1934
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