ピラティス

ぴらてぃす

noun

Pilates

1. Pilates (exercise method)

A system of physical exercises designed to strengthen the body's core muscles, improve flexibility, and enhance overall body awareness. Named after Joseph Pilates, who developed the method.

ピラティスを始(はじ)めた。

I started doing Pilates.

週(しゅう)に二回(にかい)ピラティスに通(かよ)っている。

I go to Pilates twice a week.

ピラティスは体幹(たいかん)を鍛(きた)えるのに効果的(こうかてき)だと言(い)われている。

Pilates is said to be effective for strengthening the core.

Named after Joseph Pilates, who developed this exercise system in the early 20th century. Pilates has become very popular in Japan, particularly among women, as a form of exercise that improves posture, flexibility, and core strength without high-impact movements.

Common collocations

ピラティスをする: to do Pilates
ピラティスに通(かよ)う: to attend Pilates classes
ピラティス教室(きょうしつ): Pilates class; Pilates studio
マットピラティス: mat Pilates
マシンピラティス: machine/reformer Pilates

Similar words

ヨガ: yoga — another popular mind-body exercise, often mentioned alongside Pilates
ストレッチ: stretching — simpler flexibility exercises
体幹(たいかん)トレーニング: core training — focused specifically on strengthening the core muscles

Related Words

Compare: ヨガ (yoga)

Compare: ストレッチ (stretching)

Compare: 体幹(たいかん)トレーニング (core training)

Compare: ホットヨガ (hot yoga)

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