Who was Joseph Pilates?

Introduction Joseph Hubertus Pilates (09 December 1883 to 09 October 1967) was a German-born physical trainer, writer, and inventor. He is credited with inventing and promoting the Pilates method of physical fitness. He patented a total of 26 apparatus in his lifetime. Biography Early Life Joseph Hubertus Pilates was born on 9 December 1883 in… Read More

A Brief of Overview of the Pilates Cadillac

Introduction What is a Pilates Cadillac? A Pilates Cadillac is a piece of equipment used in Pilates classes. It looks like a large X-shaped frame, and it can be used for a variety of exercises. In this article, you will learn about what Pilates Cadillacs are, some of the benefits they offer, and how to… Read More

The Pilates Method & Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain

Research Paper Title Treating non-specific chronic low back pain through the Pilates Method. Background The goal of this study was to review and analyse scientific articles where the Pilates Method was used as treatment for non-specific chronic low back pain (CLBP). Methods Articles were searched using the Medline, EMBASE, PEDro, CINAHL, and SPORTDICUS databases. The criteria used for inclusion… Read More