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Issue 9 Jul 12, 2026 · 9 notes · 5 topics

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History of Pilates

Contrology is What Will Save America”: Joseph Pilates’ Unsuccessful Quest to Pitch His Fitness Method to U.S. Presidents

If you were to step into Joseph Pilates’ original studio at 939 8th Avenue in New York, you would find a man who looked…

4 min read · Jun 17, 2026
History of Pilates

Joseph Pilates’ Pre-War Circus Life (1912–1914) | The Acrobat Who Became a Teacher:

Before Pilates became the global movement system we know today, it was part of something much bigger — a 19th-century fitness revolution across Europe.…

6 min read · Oct 6, 2025
History of Pilates

The Roots of Pilates: From European Gymnastics to Contrology

Before Pilates became the global movement system we know today, it was part of something much bigger — a 19th-century fitness revolution across Europe.…

8 min read · Oct 6, 2025
History of Pilates

Joseph Pilates and the Original Reformer | History of Leather Straps

Joseph Pilates, the founder of the Pilates method, designed a unique exercise apparatus known as the Universal Reformer. One distinctive feature of his original…

19 min read · Oct 5, 2025
Pilates

Our Intro Classes

Not sure where to start your journey into Pilates? Our Intro classes are the perfect place! We explain why they’re essential for newbies, so…

3 min read · Jan 24, 2023
Pilates

What is the Difference Between Pilates and Yoga

Ever wondered what the difference is between Pilates and Yoga? Both are great for fitness and relaxation, but there are some key differences that…

4 min read · Jan 24, 2023
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What is Pilates?

What’s all of the fuss about? What’s all the fuss about? After decades as the workout of the elite, Pilates has entered the fitness…

4 min read · Dec 22, 2022
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