The movement heals

Pilates is an exercise system created by Joseph Hubertus Pilates at the beginning of the 20th century. It is based upon a series of exercises designed to elongate, strengthen the body and control the movement. This is the reason why its creator initially called the method CONTROLOGY. Nowadays, it is commonly known as PILATES, after the surname of the creator.

Specific equipment is used to practise Pilates – also designed and developed by Joseph Pilates – such as Reformer, Cadillac, Barrels, Mat and so on.

BENEFITS

Pilates = Strength + Stretching + Control

1.Tones

the body in a comprehensive and balanced way

2.Elongates and stretches

the muscles

3.Develops control

of the body and the movement

4.Improves posture

5.Develops and boosts concentration and attention

6.Corrects and improves breathing,

Coordination and balance

7.Fosters mobility

of the spine and of the body in general

“Pilates improves the quality of life”

HISTORY

THE ORIGIN OF PILATES

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New York

After 10 years in Germany and several trips to the USA, he decided to move to New York. On the ship to the States, he met his future wife Clara, who was a teacher. She stayed with him to his death and was his assistant in operating, promoting and safeguarding his training system.

In 1927, with the help of his wife, Pilates, aged 44, founded a studio in Manhattan (939 Eighth Avenue with 56th St., known worldwide as a first-class boxing area). He named the studio PILATES where they taught CONTROLLOGY. The concept was totally innovative and distinctive for the time because it trained body and mind at the same time.