How to Use Pilates in a Sentence

Pilates

noun
  • There’s even a standalone Pilates studio that overlooks the ocean.
    — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 2024-06-17
  • There’s a reason why people rave about the benefits of Pilates for a bad back.
    — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 2023-11-01
  • Why athletes and celebs do Pilates What are the health benefits of tai chi?
    — Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 2024-11-09
  • Cheney strength trains with kettlebells, runs and does Pilates.
    — Sarah Handel, NPR, 2024-12-17
  • Pilates can be done at home, utilizing minimal to no equipment.
    — Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 26 Aug. 2025
  • There will also be a free Pilates class an hour before the event officially kicks off.
    — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2025-03-18
  • On top of that, her training included Pilates, barre, and cycling.
    — Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 2024-10-18
  • For example, at my Pilates studios, many of the students are trying the class for the first time.
    — Kimi Evans, Forbes, 2025-01-24
  • The pace of Pilates can often be uncomfortably slow.
    — Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 11 Aug. 2025
  • In the video, Gerwig appeared in shock as the flash mob filed into what appeared to be her Pilates class.
    — Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 2023-08-06
  • For many classes, especially yoga or Pilates, shoes are required to be left at the door.
    — Anna Bader, Glamour, 2025-01-02
  • Despite the cost, Lizzie is committed to her Pilates routine.
    — Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 2025-01-22
  • And that really was the beginning of my Pilates career.
    — Byalice Barlow, Fortune, 2024-09-15
  • There’s a rhythm here: gallery openings, club dinners, and mornings that start with Pilates and The Times.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 2025-07-09
  • This Pilates class is harder to get into than the Magic Castle.
    — Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 2024-02-08
  • Put on your non-stick socks for this beginner pilates mat class at Clinging Grace Pilates.
    — Laura Barrero, Axios, 2024-07-25
  • At the Pilates studio, Jessi and Demi drop some shocking news.
    — Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 2025-05-17
  • Guests can also sign up for classes, such as water yoga, Pilates, and meditation.
    — Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Some great exercises for that are Pilates, yoga, tai chi and dynamic stretching.
    — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Also with them is his girlfriend, complex manager Susan (Leigh), who wants to open her own Pilates studio.
    — Michael Rechtshaffen, The Hollywood Reporter, 2023-09-12
  • While the collection is inspired by ballet, the pieces are made to function for any workout, ranging from barre to Pilates classes, as well as work outside of a studio.
    — Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 2024-07-25
  • Two years ago, the 52-year-old was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, and began working with a speed bag and doing Pilates as therapy.
    — Amanda Long, Washington Post, 2023-12-07
  • Pilates has been around since about 1920, when Joseph Pilates, a physical trainer, first introduced it.
    — Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
  • The platform offers a convenient way to access local classes for activities such as barre, Pilates, martial arts, and cycling.
    — Ronny Maye, Essence, 7 Aug. 2025
  • The Women's Health team has compiled the 11 best grip socks to use for barre, Pilates, and yoga, per experts, reviews, and editors.
    — Lily Wohlner, Women's Health, 2023-07-25
  • Alongside Pilates, Salah also practises yoga.
    — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
  • On the other hand, the slapstick of Leanne attempting Zumba or Pilates helps widen Morgan’s comedic range, showing a talent for slapstick as well as a turn of phrase.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 2025-07-31
  • For example, coastal cowgirls average 10 summery drinks per week, while Pilates princesses exercise four days weekly and read an average of seven books over the summer.
    — Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Aug. 2025
  • The Pilates-practicing, matcha-drinking aldermanic hopeful would have a hard time not making the office last held by the City Council’s longest-serving member younger.
    — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025

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