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"Pilates Terms - Modify"

By Marguerite Ogle, About.com

Updated: August 30, 2007

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Definition: To adjust an exercise to meet a specific need or account for a physical limitation, while keeping the original intent of the exercise.

Pronunciation: mod-i-fi

Also Known As: adjust

Examples: To modify the Pilates hundreds, one can adjust the height of the legs to make the exercise easier or more difficult.

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