Description:
Joseph Pilates' original, definitive manual outlining his revolutionary "Contrology" method, completely revised and updated for the 21st century to help modern readers master the 34 foundational mat exercises.
Brief description: Joseph Hubertus Pilates (1883-1967) was a pioneering German physical trainer and the visionary creator of the globally practiced fitness system that now bears his name. Originally calling his method "Contrology," Pilates developed his unique system of mind-body conditioning during World War I to rehabilitate bedridden soldiers. His emphasis on core strength, breath control, and spinal alignment revolutionized modern physical therapy, dance conditioning, and holistic fitness.