pilates
Mat-based exercise system
Pilates is a system of exercises emphasizing controlled movements, core strength, and flexibility.
Developed in the early twentieth century by Joseph Pilates, it focuses on precise, flowing motions coordinated with breathing.
Classes typically use mats or specialized equipment like the reformer: I do Pilates three times a week.
The name is often lowercased when referring to the practice generally.
Central essential portion
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- postureBody position, alignment
- centeringPositioning at midpoint
- breathingPulmonary gas exchange
precision · control · flow · stabilization · lengthening · engagement · activation · neutral spine
Agent of institutional improvement
- matworkWoven flat material
- chairSingle-person sitting furniture
- barrelsCylindrical storage vessels
- powerhouseSource of great energy
hundred · teaser · roll-up · swan · plank · classical · contemporary · barre
Creative professional's workspace
- instructorOne who teaches skills
- classGrouping by shared traits
- sessionScheduled time for activity
- workoutStructured physical exercise
routine · sequence · mat · private lesson · group class · warm-up · cooldown · modification
Awareness of the present
- mind-bodyMental-physical relationship
- relaxationState of being unwound
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
therapeutic · injury prevention · stress-relief · low-impact · prenatal · postnatal · balance · coordination
core
Central essential portion
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- postureBody position, alignment
- centeringPositioning at midpoint
breathing · precision · control · flow · stabilization · lengthening · engagement · activation · neutral spine · pelvic floor
reformer
Agent of institutional improvement
powerhouse · hundred · teaser · roll-up · swan · plank · classical · contemporary · barre · apparatus
studio
Creative professional's workspace
- instructorOne who teaches skills
- classGrouping by shared traits
- sessionScheduled time for activity
workout · routine · sequence · mat · private lesson · group class · warm-up · cooldown · modification · progression
mindfulness
Awareness of the present
- mind-bodyMental-physical relationship
- relaxationState of being unwound
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
recovery · therapeutic · injury prevention · stress-relief · low-impact · prenatal · postnatal · balance · coordination · longevity
- fitness classesfitness class, aerobics, spin class, bootcamp, yoga class
- balance exercisesyoga, tai chi, heel-to-toe walk, tree pose, balance boards
- holistic wellnessAyurveda, ayurveda, aromatherapy diffuser, acupressure, chakra
- fitnessfitness, exercise, gym, workout, running
- leisure activitiesrelax, watching, unwind, walking, chill
- physical activityexercise, running, walking, swimming, cycling
pilatesHIIT
Alternating intense and rest periods
high-intensity interval training · CrossFit · sprinting · spinning · cardio kickboxing
pilatespowerlifting
Maximal barbell competition sport
weightlifting · bodybuilding · CrossFit · Olympic lifting · contact sports
- Pontius Pilate
- pilates studioExercise facility for controlled stretching
- Pilates ballInflatable fitness sphere
- pilates instructorTeacher of controlled bodywork
- pilates matCushion for floor exercises