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.
Contrology is Pilates
By Marguerite Ogle, About.com
Updated: October 25, 2006
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