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Quotes from Joseph Pilates
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Joseph Pilates: Founder of the Pilates Method of Exercise
Joseph Pilates is the founder of the Pilates method of exercise and the inventor of the Pilates exercise machines like the reformer. Joseph Pilates story is an essential part of the history of Pilates.

Original Students - The Pilates Elders
Joseph Pilates trained a few students who went on to open their own studios and teach the Pilates Method. Called, "the elders", here is a brief introduction to those teachers and how they fit into the Pilates legacy.

The Pilates Trademark and Issues of Certification
When the Pilates name was released from tradmark status in 2000, the entire Pilates community was dramatically effected. Read this informative article on todays issues around the use of the term, Pilates, and how these issues impact the consumer and certification for teachers.

An Online Biography of Joseph Pilates
This is a great overview of the life of Joseph Pilates. It briefly touches on all the highlights of this brilliant man. This page also includes some wonderful pictures of Pilates in his later years.

A Detailed History of the Fight Over the Pilates Trademark
The fight over the Pilates trademark shook the Pilates community, and had a far reaching affect on all aspects of Pilates work today.

Pilates Pictures by I.C. Rapoport
I.C. Rapoport has a collection of rare images of Joseph Pilates. They are presented here at the Balanced Body website in gallery form. This is a must see for those who would like to see the master at work.