THE PILATES METHODREINFORCES THE BODY The Pilates method is a gymnastics that strengthens the body as a whole. Joseph Pilates has defined a set of specific movements that aims to: > Developing the body in a harmonious way > Correcting bad posture > Relieving back pain > Developing abdominal strength > Calming the mind with fluid breathing The vitality is regained by the balance of body and mind. The pains disappear. The body becomes strong and loose. Joseph Pilates was born in 1880 in Germany. He creates the repertoire of Pilates exercises after practicing various sports activities to improve his state of health. At the beginning of the First World War he was imprisoned in Germany, where he taught his method to his comrades. Later, he was transferred to another camp where he became a nurse. To rehabilitate the bedridden, he creates devices equipped with springs to accompany the wounded towards the movement. The devices are called Reformer, Cadillac, Chair. In 1926, he opened a studio in New York. Since then, the Pilates method has been studied by many professionals to adapt it to a wide au