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

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There are also occasionally yoga, Pilates, and other fitness classes. —

Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2025 There are actually a few good reasons football players should add Pilates to the mix. —

Danielle Zickl, SELF, 7 Feb. 2025 Editors’ Picks 4 Pilates Tips for Beginners The hiring of Mr. Penny was first reported by The Free Press, of which Ms. Weiss is a founder. —

Hurubie Meko, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2025 A week-long fitness retreat offers a balance of activity and relaxation, with more than 320 classes on offer each week, including Pilates, yoga, Feldenkrais, tai chi, circuit and strength training, and guided hikes on more than 40 miles of trails. —

Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for Pilates