Pilates

//pɪˈlɑːtiːz// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A physical fitness system developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates. uncountable

    ""Watto will spend the entire winter stretching and doing Pilates, and do a hamstring after bending down to pick up his petrol cap after dropping it filling his car at Caltex Cronulla.""

  2. 2
    Alternative letter-case form of Pilates. alt-of, uncountable

    ""And they don't do pilates, they do yoga," the voiceover man says."

Synonyms

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contrology

Example

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"Incorporate yoga or Pilates for flexibility and core strength."

Etymology

Named after German physical trainer Joseph Pilates.

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