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 Joseph
Pilates (pronounced "pih-lah-teez")
invented the regimen of pilates while in an internment camp in England
during WWI. He was a German-born boxer, gymnast and nurse. During
his internship, he rehabilitated injured soldiers in the internment
camp by using bed springs for resistance. This was the origin of
the Reformer Bed that is a staple of the pilates regimen. Joseph
Pilates also invented many other machines using the concept of contraction
and release of muscles with spring resistance. Although the name
of this technique was originally called Controlology, after his
death in the 1960s, the name was changed to pilates.
Today, pilates is a comprehensive exercise regimen performed on
machines with springs of varying gauges. The body works on the machines
much as muscles do contract and release, push and pull. The Tom
Smith Studio uses 3 types of machines: the Reformer
Bed, Trap Table, and Half
Barrel. We highly recommend that you come
and visit the studio to see pilates in action.
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