pilates means A physical fitness system developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.
pilates is pronounced /pɪˈlɑːtiːz/.
Etymology
Named after German physical trainer Joseph Pilates.
noun
- 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."”