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The History

 (1885-1967) devoted his lifetime to creating Pilates. Due to chronic illnesses as a child he studied the structural function of the human body, Zen, Yoga and ancient Greek and Roman regimes.

Born near Düssseldorf, Germany he worked so intensely that by the age of fourteen was posing for anatomical charts along side skiing, diving and gymnastics. In 1912 he left for England to become a boxer, when World War I broke out and he was interned. Here is where he trained his fellow inmates, none of which were affected by the
devastating influenza which swept through the country killing thousands- a claim of how effective the method is. During this time the prototypes of the original apparatus were created out of hospital beds. By attaching springs he aided and sped up the wounded soldiers recovery time.