Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A system of exercises that promote the strengthening of the body, often using specialized equipment.
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- noun
physical fitness system developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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If Pilates is more your speed, then you'll probably like this workout.
Jill S. Brown: Infomercial Workouts: Are They For You? Jill S. Brown 2010
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Mr. Gallagher bought the rights to the name Pilates for $18,000 in 1992, and he has threatened to sue just about anyone else who uses the Pilates moniker.
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They jealously guard the name Pilates and are allied with Sean Gallagher, director of the Pilates Studio, a training center on Broadway between 73rd and 74th streets.
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Mr. Gallagher bought the rights to the name Pilates for $18,000 in 1992, and he has threatened to sue just about anyone else who uses the Pilates moniker.
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They jealously guard the name Pilates and are allied with Sean Gallagher, director of the Pilates Studio, a training center on Broadway between 73rd and 74th streets.
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a most welcome invite for Thanksgiving progress in Pilates class progress in Hatha II, too more inspiration and aspiration still more new friends on Ravelry
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a most welcome invite for Thanksgiving progress in Pilates class progress in Hatha II, too more inspiration and aspiration still more new friends on Ravelry
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By the time I was done with cardio I felt okay about only doing forty minutes because I’d run for over an hour that morning and moved to the mats on the floor to begin the glorified sit-ups they call Pilates, I noticed my brother still standing in the corner.
Unbearable Lightness Portia de Rossi 2010
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The body conditioning class was different -- it was based on something called Pilates, and I could see it would help me understand my own body and deal with my physical weaknesses and injuries.
Mao's Last Dancer Li, Cunxin, 1961- 2003
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The body conditioning class was different -- it was based on something called Pilates, and I could see it would help me understand my own body and deal with my physical weaknesses and injuries.
Mao's last dancer Li, Cunxin, 1961- 2003
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