A Brief History of Pilates

A Brief History of Pilates

By Fay V. Porter, LMT Pilates is a physical fitness system designed in the early 20th century by German-born Joseph Hubertus Pilates (December 9, 1883- October 9, 1967).  His father was a famous prize-winning gymnast, and his mother was a naturopath. Joseph was sickly...