Pilates

Pilates
/pi lah"teez/
Trademark. a system of physical conditioning involving low-impact exercises and stretches, performed on specialized equipment.
Also called Pilates method.

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  • Pilates — This article is about the physical fitness system. For its inventor, see Joseph Pilates. For the Roman governor, see Pontius Pilate. For the similar word, see Pilatus (disambiguation). Pilates (English pronunciation: /pɨˈlɑːtiːz/, German …   Wikipedia

  • Pilates — La méthode Pilates, parfois simplement appelée Pilates, est un système d exercice physique développé dans le début du XXe siècle par Joseph Pilates. Il écrivit deux livres sur sa méthode : Return to Life through Contrology et Your… …   Wikipédia en Français

  • pilates — {{#}}{{LM P46477}}{{〓}} {{[}}pilates{{]}} ‹pi·la·tes› {{《}}▍ s.m.{{》}} Tipo de gimnasia basada en la realización de ejercicios suaves, especialmente indicada para fortalecer y estirar los músculos sin aumentar su volumen: • La respiración y la… …   Diccionario de uso del español actual con sinónimos y antónimos

  • Pilates — [[t]pɪlɑ͟ːtiz[/t]] N UNCOUNT Pilates is a type of exercise that is similar to yoga. She d never done Pilates before …   English dictionary

  • Pilates — n. family name; form of physical fitness exercise (that involves controlled movements, stretching and breathing) created by Joseph Pilates, Pilates Method …   English contemporary dictionary

  • Pilates — /pəˈlatiz/ (say puh lahteez) noun a fitness regimen that introduces comprehensive stretching and strengthening movements into an exercise routine. Also, Pilates method. {named after Joseph Pilates, who developed the exercises as a German national …  

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