Tag: Classical Pilates

Pilates Frequently Asked Questions

Pilates Frequently Asked Questions

It is very common to have questions regarding Pilates. I have attempted to answer the questions I get most often. If I have missed one please do not hesitate to ask me in an email. I will reply privately to your message and then add the question/answer here so others may benefit. Thank you. Will I lose weight by doing

Joseph Pilates Teaching a Mat Class

The Benefits to Classical Pilates

There are myriad benefits to taking classical Pilates. Below are just some examples of what I experienced within 2-3 months of regular lessons. What sets classical Pilates apart from contemporary Pilates is the repetition and repertoire that enable the client to become very familiar with the work and “own it”! If one wants to excel at anything one must practice,

Joseph Pilates at 59

The History of Joseph Pilates

Joseph Hubertus Pilates (December 9, 1883 – October 9, 1967) Joseph Pilates invented “Contrology” which later became known as “The Pilates Method of Body Conditioning” or simply “The Pilates Method”. Early Life Joseph H. Pilates was born in 1883 in Mönchengladbach, Germany approximately 30 kilometers west of Dusseldorf. His father was a gymnast of Greek descent and his mother was