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"Contrology is Pilates"

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Definition: Pilates. Contrology is the original term thatJoseph Pilates used to describe his exercise system.

Also Known As: Pilates

Examples: What we now call Pilates exercise was called contrology by Joseph Pilates himself.

Updated: October 25, 2006

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