How to Use Pilates in a Sentence
Pilates
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In the video, Gerwig appeared in shock as the flash mob filed into what appeared to be her Pilates class.
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 6 Aug. 2023
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There’s a reason why people rave about the benefits of Pilates for a bad back.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2023
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No workouts, no Pilates, no caffeine and no plane trips.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 3 Nov. 2023
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There’s even a standalone Pilates studio that overlooks the ocean.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 17 June 2024
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This Pilates class is harder to get into than the Magic Castle.
—Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2024
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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, 25 July 2023
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Here, find their guide to reformer Pilates for beginners.
—Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 7 July 2023
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And there's no better way to fortify and release those muscles than with Pilates.
—Tiffany Ayuda, Health, 12 July 2023
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Youth and experience attend the same cocktail hour, and both leave early — one, to not miss the last bus to the Eastside; the other, to be well rested for 7 a.m. hot Pilates.
—Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2024
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That final piece is a key, defining component of Pilates.
—Christa Sgobba, SELF, 9 Apr. 2024
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The Differences The main difference between Pilates and yoga is the movements.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2024
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Try Yoga or Pilates Pilates and yoga help strengthen your core.
—Anne Harding, Health, 19 Jan. 2024
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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, 7 Dec. 2023
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This new embrace of Pilates among young women has a different flavor.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 2 Nov. 2023
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Search online for fitness, barre, Pilates or gym + near me to identify the closest options, Luna says.
—Laura Daily, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024
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According to one of her posts, she was inspired to delve into fitness after her mom introduced her to Pilates, and it's been a passion since.
—Emma Kershaw, Peoplemag, 18 Apr. 2024
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What are the benefits of reformer Pilates compared to other workouts?
—Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 7 July 2023
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Perez insisted his dancers take Pilates, Grimaldo added.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2023
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To make this outfit extra cool, slip the brand’s Halo Performance Hoodie over it when heading to a Pilates class or an early morning stroll.
—Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024
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Studies suggest that just about anything is helpful—yoga, Pilates, walking, swimming…the list goes on.
—Ali Finney, SELF, 28 Mar. 2024
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In the early 1960s, Geraldine Stutz, a fan of the exercise regimen, opened a Pilates studio at the department store, which became the go-to for models and fashionistas.
—Julie Satow, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
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Also with them is his girlfriend, complex manager Susan (Leigh), who wants to open her own Pilates studio.
—Michael Rechtshaffen, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Sep. 2023
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Health and wellness options include fitness and Pilates studios, a golf simulator, a pickleball court, and a spa area with cold plunges, steam rooms, and saunas.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2023
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Showcasing her growing baby bump, the mom of three leaned against a Pilates machine in a white-walled exercise studio and wore her hair tied back while appearing to be make up free.
—Jenny Haward, Peoplemag, 23 July 2023
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The model shared a mirror selfie with her classmates, while daughter Luna Simone, 8, sat on a Pilates reformer in the center of the photo, flashing double peace signs.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2023
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The Westchester center also offers Tai-chi, which has a waiting list of about 80 people, cardio and sculpting classes, Pilates and Zumba.
—Alexi C. Cardona, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
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On Sunday, the 82-year-old lifestyle guru posted a video on Instagram giving her followers a glimpse of her Pilates workout.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 23 Jan. 2024
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Students gather for mat work at a Pilates studio, and early birds tuck into shellfish at a neighborhood oyster bar.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024
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The cuffs are also best suited for low-impact activities like walking, yoga, and Pilates.
—Amber Sayer, Health, 8 July 2024
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Drake combines a mix of classical and contemporary Pilates in her classes and combines it with strength training for optimal results.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 11 July 2024
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