FOUNDED
Joseph Pilates founded Pilates in the early 20th century after whom it was named controlology, originally designed for injured ballet dancers.
‘PILATES PHYSICAL FITNESS IS THE FIRST REQUISITE OF HAPPINESS’
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Start learning Pilates
Learn the basics
Think of the basics as a foundation of a tree – Each movement there is what we call a Pilates root exercise, whereby each exercise has a more challenging layer as you progress, these are the ten essential roots of your Pilates journey –
- Pelvic curl
- Chest lift
- Chest lift with rotation
- Spinal twist supine
- Single leg stretch
- Roll up
- Roll into ball
- Leg circles
- All fours
- Back extension
