Pilates is a movement system developed by Joseph Pilates that emphasizes core strength, breath, precision, and controlled flow. It includes mat exercises and equipment work (Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair) and is used for conditioning and rehabilitation.
A concise update on Joseph Pilates: his early illnesses, development of "Contrology" during WWI internment, emigration to New York with Clara, creation of mat and apparatus work, and the method's evolution into modern Pilates used in fitness and rehab.
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Pilates equipment - like the Reformer, Cadillac, and Wunda Chair - adds adjustable resistance, support, and movement variety to mat work. Used in studios, clinics, and homes, equipment helps target the core, posture, and rehabilitation goals.