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