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
Patricia HagenShe does intensive Pilates, deep-muscle floor exercises and stretches.—Cosmopolitan
CosmopolitanExamples of Pilates in a Sentence
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Along the way, industrialists learned that the poor posture epidemic was good for business, leading to new, lucrative markets in ergonomic chairs, back braces, shoes, and fitness regimes, such as yoga and Pilates.
—Beth Linker, TIME, 8 Apr. 2024
Search online for fitness, barre, Pilates or gym + near me to identify the closest options, Luna says.
—Laura Daily, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024
To make this outfit extra cool, slip the brand’s Halo Performance Hoodie over it when heading to a Pilates class or an early morning stroll.
—Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024
According to recent studies, the sympathetic nervous system activity may decrease in Pilates activities, while parasympathetic nervous system activity may increase.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 2 Apr. 2024
Studies suggest that just about anything is helpful—yoga, Pilates, walking, swimming…the list goes on.
—Ali Finney, SELF, 28 Mar. 2024
This relaxed zip-front jacket is my favorite layering item when heading to and from Pilates, for coffee meetups, and running errands.
—Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2024
Other workouts such as Pilates and barre have also become more popular.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 20 Mar. 2024
Dorak, the founder of Pilates Platinum, and McKee Zajfen, the co-founder of Alliance of Moms, both shouted out the venture’s launch day with messages on their Instagram Stories.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024
Beth Linker, TIME, 8 Apr. 2024
Search online for fitness, barre, Pilates or gym + near me to identify the closest options, Luna says.
—Laura Daily, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024
To make this outfit extra cool, slip the brand’s Halo Performance Hoodie over it when heading to a Pilates class or an early morning stroll.
—Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024
According to recent studies, the sympathetic nervous system activity may decrease in Pilates activities, while parasympathetic nervous system activity may increase.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 2 Apr. 2024
Studies suggest that just about anything is helpful—yoga, Pilates, walking, swimming…the list goes on.
—Ali Finney, SELF, 28 Mar. 2024
This relaxed zip-front jacket is my favorite layering item when heading to and from Pilates, for coffee meetups, and running errands.
—Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2024
Other workouts such as Pilates and barre have also become more popular.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 20 Mar. 2024
Dorak, the founder of Pilates Platinum, and McKee Zajfen, the co-founder of Alliance of Moms, both shouted out the venture’s launch day with messages on their Instagram Stories.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024
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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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