P I L A T E S (Reading Comprehension)

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P I L A T E S
AFTERMATH
- the period of time after a bad and usually destructive event
ALLEVIATE
- to make (something) less painful, difficult, or severe
CONDITIONING
- the process of becoming stronger and healthier by following 
a regular exercise program and diet
DISCIPLINE
- control that is gained by requiring that rules or orders be obeyed 
and punishing bad behavior
METHOD
- a way of doing something
REGULARLY
- at the same time every day, week, month, etc. 
- on a regular basis.
PILATES 
Pilates is a physical fitness system developed in the early 20th century by Joseph 
Pilates, after whom it was named. Pilates called his method "Contrology". It is practiced 
worldwide, especially in Western countries such as Australia, Canada, the United States and 
the United Kingdom. As of 2005, there were 11 million people practicing the discipline 
regularly and 14,000 instructors in the United States.
Pilates developed in the aftermath of the late 19th century physical culture of exercising 
in order to alleviate ill health. There is however only limited evidence to support the use of 
Pilates to alleviate things like lower back pain. Evidence from studies show that while Pilates 
improves balance, it has not been shown to be an effective treatment for any medical 
condition other than evidence that regular Pilates sessions can help muscle conditioning in 
healthy adults, when compared to doing no exercise.
Do you agree or disagree? 
Why? 
Pilates is a mental form of 
exercise. 
Pilates is an expensive activity. 
Pilates helps heal back pain. 
Doctors recommend pilates to 
patients.