| 释义 |
Pilates, n.
Brit. |pɪˈlɑːtiːz|, U.S. |pəˈlɑˌdiz|
Forms: also with lower-case initial.
[‹ the name of Joseph Hubertus Pilates (1880–1967), German-born physical fitness specialist, who developed the exercises and apparatus.]
I. Compounds.
1. attrib. Designating or relating to a system of exercises designed to improve physical strength, flexibility, and posture, and to enhance mental awareness and control of body movement, originally (but now not always) using specialized apparatus. Also: designating techniques and equipment used in performing such exercises.
Pilates' own name for the system was contrology.
[1930Manhattan Classified Telephone Directory Fall 386/3 Health Institutes... Pilates Universal Gymnasium.] 1934J. H. Pilates Your Health x. 45 (caption) Normal, anatomical balance—in every position taken, is only possible in The ‘Pilates’ Health Bed. 1945F. R. Rogers in J. H. Pilates & W. J. Miller Return to Life through Contrology Introd. 1, I have studied professionally the leading systems of body development and the Pilates system..must be several times as effective as any practicable combination of other systems. 1956Dance Mag. Feb. 39/2 [He] has a Pilates ‘Bed-Nasium’ in his dressing room for rest and exercise between shows. 1977N.Y. Times 14 May 23/6 Many of the company's dancers..followed the Pilates system. 1999Zest Feb. 93/1 The trend for softer, slower, stretch-based exercise classes that focus on body awareness will continue to grow, with more yoga, ballet, Feldenkrais and Pilates classes available nationwide.
II. Simple uses.
2. The Pilates system of exercises.
1981N.Y. Times 21 Aug. c20/1 (advt.) I'm all praise for Pilates. It's the best exercise you can do. 1993Dance Connection Summer 26/1 This quest for better training has led many dancers to Pilates. 2000Australian (Brisbane) 2 May 14/2 Megan was first introduced to Pilates while she was in London; she instantly became aware of its benefits, and not only to dancers. |