How to Use Pilates in a Sentence

Pilates

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  • Watching reels about bubble baths and Pilates doesn’t seem to be enough to ease work stress, ladies.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Her Pilates trainer then noticed that her right side was dipping.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
  • There’s even a standalone Pilates studio that overlooks the ocean.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 17 June 2024
  • There’s a reason why people rave about the benefits of Pilates for a bad back.
    Hannah Coates, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2023
  • Why athletes and celebs do Pilates What are the health benefits of tai chi?
    Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 9 Nov. 2024
  • Cheney strength trains with kettlebells, runs and does Pilates.
    Sarah Handel, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
  • There's a small gym and a pavilion for yoga, Pilates, and outdoor spa treatments.
    Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Maybe that’s a month of a weekly Pilates class, or two weeks of a gentle warm-up before each workout.
    Anna Maltby, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Collins looked in great shape at rookie camp last week and has been taking Pilates classes since the end of last season.
    Vic Tafur, New York Times, 16 May 2025
  • Pilates can be done at home, utilizing minimal to no equipment.
    Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 26 Aug. 2025
  • There will also be a free Pilates class an hour before the event officially kicks off.
    Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
  • On top of that, her training included Pilates, barre, and cycling.
    Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024
  • This layered spandex style would be perfect for a chic pas de bourrée to the dance or Pilates studio.
    Christina Holevas, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
  • For example, at my Pilates studios, many of the students are trying the class for the first time.
    Kimi Evans, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
  • And there's no better way to fortify and release those muscles than with Pilates.
    Tiffany Ayuda, Health, 12 July 2023
  • Navarro throws it on for everything from reformer Pilates to hot-girl morning walks.
    Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 30 Oct. 2024
  • In the video, Gerwig appeared in shock as the flash mob filed into what appeared to be her Pilates class.
    Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 6 Aug. 2023
  • There are a lot of Pilates studios out there that have 1, 2, 3 locations, right?
    Shimite Obialo, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
  • While it’s sometimes compared to Pilates, the two methods are very different.
    Amy Wilkinson, SELF, 1 July 2025
  • There are actually a few good reasons football players should add Pilates to the mix.
    Danielle Zickl, SELF, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Even the most dedicated Pilates practitioners can be guilty of them from time to time.
    Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 11 Aug. 2025
  • For many classes, especially yoga or Pilates, shoes are required to be left at the door.
    Anna Bader, Glamour, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The spa contains a small but full gym with a Pilates reformer, and private instruction is available.
    Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2025
  • Despite the cost, Lizzie is committed to her Pilates routine.
    Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
  • This Pilates class is harder to get into than the Magic Castle.
    Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2024
  • Put on your non-stick socks for this beginner pilates mat class at Clinging Grace Pilates.
    Laura Barrero, Axios, 25 July 2024
  • Try Yoga or Pilates Pilates and yoga help strengthen your core.
    Anne Harding, Health, 19 Jan. 2024
  • At the Pilates studio, Jessi and Demi drop some shocking news.
    Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 17 May 2025
  • Guests can also sign up for classes, such as water yoga, Pilates, and meditation.
    Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Salah is also a Pilates devotee, and has stationed a Pilates reformer among the squat rack, weight stacks and treadmill in his home gym.
    Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025

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