Let's get to know the man behind the method:
Joseph H. Pilates
Born: 1883 in Germany
Fun Fact: Father's family originally spelled its surname in Greek manner as "Pilatu" but changed to "Pilates" upon immigration to Germany
Hobbies/Sports: gymnastics, diving, bodybuilding, professional boxer, circus performer, self-defense trainer at police schools, skiing, yoga, qigong, inventing
When Pilates (Contrology) began: around 1918 during WWI
Met wife Clara: 1925 when he migrated to the United States, opened a studio together
Famous Clients: dancers such as George Balanchie and Martha Graham
Patents: 26
Died: 1967 at 83 in New York
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