| Trademark. a system of physical conditioning involving low-impact exercises and stretches, performed on specialized equipment. |
Pi·la·tes  (pĭ-lä'tēz) A system of exercises that promote the strengthening of the body, often using specialized equipment. [After Joseph Pilates (1880-1967), German-born American physical fitness instructor who developed the system.] |
| Main Entry: | Pilates |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a method of physical and mental exercise involving stretches and breathing that focus on strengthening the abdominal core |
| Etymology: | Joseph Pilates, designer of the system |
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