Pilates

Definition

(Noun; Exercise) Pilates: The workout that makes you feel like a pretzel without the deliciousness of cheese sauce.

Pilates: A room full of people contorting themselves into impossible shapes while a calm voice guides them through each movement - welcome to the world of Pilates!

Usage

I tried Pilates once but it was too hard to keep up with all the twists and turns!

Insight

What did the yoga instructor say when she saw her student doing Pilates? "That's not how we bend in this class!"

Origin

Legend has it that Pilates was invented by an ancient tribe who wanted to make sure their warriors were as flexible as possible for battle - so they created exercises designed to twist them into knots!

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