Pilates

nounattested in dialogue

//pɪˈlɑːtiːz//

A physical fitness system developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates.

noun

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A physical fitness system developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates.
"Watto will spend the entire winter stretching and doing Pilates, and do a hamstring after bending down to pick up his petrol cap after dropping it filling his car at Caltex Cronulla."

Etymology

Named after German physical trainer Joseph Pilates.

Pike · A surname from Middle English.pilar · Relating to hair.Pilar · A female given name from Spanish.

Pilates · A physical fitness system developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates.

pile · A mass of things heaped together; a heap.Pile · A surname.piled · Formed from a pile or fagot.

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