This Millennium Edition includes the only two published works of Joseph Pilates. Newly copyrighted, edited and revised, this book makes available in one volume all of his early Twentieth Century philosophies, principles, and theories about health and fitness, as well as the exercises, poses, and instructions fundamental to his exciting fitness program. You will also learn every single one of his original 34 mat exercises taught to his own students. Living testimony to the validity of his own teachings, Joseph Pilates shares in these writings his fundamental tenets of posture, body mechanics, correct breathing, spinal flexibility, physical education, and his law of natural exercises.
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At the beginning of the First World War, Joseph Pilates was imprisoned in England along with many Germans who happened to be living at the time in and around Lancaster, England. He was a German national who had been boxing and performing in England prior to 1914. While living in the Camp, he taught other residents the series of exercises that he had developed for personal use over the preceding decades both in Germany and in England. His own exercise sets drew strongly from his studies of yoga and Zen, as well as ancient Roman and Greek exercise regimens.
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This new printing of Joseph Pilates' original 1934 and 1945 works retains the original photographs and step-by-step poses and accompanying instructions. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Back Cover
This new printing of Joseph Pilates' original 1934 and 1945 works retains the original photographs and step-by-step poses and accompanying instructions. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Back Cover
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By A.C.
Format:Paperback
This is like a history book about Mr Pilates and his exercising philosophy. Contains original exercises only, so not suitable for everybody. If you are not a Pilates Instructor this book won't give you a good explanation of the exercises - I would suggest you get something else to learn the moves.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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Great book wow exercises tough to do correct,great to read the insight of great man..however main changes is exercise now are done from neutral spine. Pilates had a great mind and ability to put his ideas into action and apply great creativity..enjoy
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By Christine
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This is extremely interesting and, in places, it's quite amusing. The pictures are very good. An essential read for anybody with a keen interest in Pilates and where it originated from.
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Very interesting
Interesting and helpful in my training to be a Pilates instructor. But I would also recommend it to anyone who wants to get the most out of Pilates.
Published 9 months ago by Mrs. Catherine L. Fear
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A must have for Pilates teachers
This book is great!! A must have for all Pilates teachers, as background knowledge on Joseph's original exercises. Read more
Published 10 months ago by CJ.x
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Best for those who want to explore the history of Pilates
This book comprises Joseph Pilates' two written works in one book. The first part consists of around 18 pages where Pilates describes what contrology is and why we should pursue... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Susan
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A Pilate's Primer
A must for all Pilates instructors and follwers of Joseph Pilate's exercise system. Although some of his exercises have now been brought up to date with new research into posture... Read more
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