Who was Joseph Pilates?
Born
in Monchengladbach Germany in 1883., Joseph H. Pilates had a lifelong interest
in body conditioning. As a frail child dedicated to becoming
stronger, he later grew to become an accomplished skier, gymnast, and boxer.
While
interned in England during World War I for his German citizenship, he started to systematize his body conditioning method. This system formed the foundation for his style
of body conditioning and specialized exercise apparatus, which
he brought to New York City when he opened the first The New York Pilates Studio® in 1926.
Currently,
Authentic Pilates™ is used internationally by individuals
at all levels of fitness as well as by dance companies, Broadway
shows, students at performing arts schools and universities,
sports teams, spa clients, and fitness enthusiasts at private
health clubs and gyms.
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