Pilates

noun

Pi·la·tes pə-ˈlä-tēz How to pronounce Pilates (audio)

: an exercise regimen that is typically performed on a floor mat or with the use of specialized apparatus and aims to improve flexibility and stability by strengthening the muscles and especially the torso-stabilizing muscles of the abdomen and lower back

Long popular with dancers, Pilates recently has attracted a huge surge of athletes, models, actors and other body-conscious folks.

Patricia Hagen

She does intensive Pilates, deep-muscle floor exercises and stretches.

Cosmopolitan

Word History

Etymology

Joseph H. Pilates †1967 U.S. (German-born) fitness instructor

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

单词	Pilates
释义	Pilates noun Pi·la·tes pə-ˈlä-tēz : an exercise regimen that is typically performed on a floor mat or with the use of specialized apparatus and aims to improve flexibility and stability by strengthening the muscles and especially the torso-stabilizing muscles of the abdomen and lower back Long popular with dancers, Pilates recently has attracted a huge surge of athletes, models, actors and other body-conscious folks. Patricia Hagen She does intensive Pilates, deep-muscle floor exercises and stretches. Cosmopolitan Word History Etymology Joseph H. Pilates †1967 U.S. (German-born) fitness instructor First Known Use 1934, in the meaning defined above Medical Definition Pilates noun Pi·la·tes pə-ˈlä-tēz : an exercise regimen typically performed with the use of specialized apparatus and designed to improve the overall condition of the body
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Pilates

noun

Word History

Medical Definition

noun