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
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—Anna Haines, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
The buttery-soft fabric of these leggings is ideal for low-impact workouts, such as yoga and Pilates, as well as everyday wear and errands.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 9 July 2025
There’s a rhythm here: gallery openings, club dinners, and mornings that start with Pilates and The Times.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2025
Gentle exercises like walking, stretching, yoga, Pilates, tai chi, or aquatic therapy may ease stiffness and improve strength.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 2 July 2025
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Anna Haines, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
The buttery-soft fabric of these leggings is ideal for low-impact workouts, such as yoga and Pilates, as well as everyday wear and errands.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 9 July 2025
There’s a rhythm here: gallery openings, club dinners, and mornings that start with Pilates and The Times.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2025
Gentle exercises like walking, stretching, yoga, Pilates, tai chi, or aquatic therapy may ease stiffness and improve strength.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 2 July 2025
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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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