Chapter 1
The origin story of contrology
Chapter 2
The six core principles of movement
Chapter 3
The strange machines of the Pilates studio
Chapter 4
From rehab to global fitness phenomenon
Ch 3 · The strange machines of the Pilates studio
Quiz
Which Pilates apparatus features wooden rungs like a ladder attached to a rounded barrel?
esther Pilates Equipment
Hospital bed, simple springs, Joseph Pilates, what he brings, machines to make your body sing!
esther The Cadillac is a canopy-like frame that supports gravity-defying stretches and strengthening exercises.
Quiz
What provides the primary source of resistance on Pilates machines like the Reformer?
Fun Fact
Chair transformation: The Wunda Chair was designed to flip upside down and serve as a regular living room armchair when not in use.
esther The Wunda Chair was designed as a compact home workout tool that converts into an armchair.
Quiz
What is the name of the sliding-carriage Pilates machine that uses springs and pulleys?
Glossary
reformer (noun)
An exercise machine consisting of a sliding carriage, springs, and straps used for resistance training. Joseph Pilates designed the original prototype during World War I using springs attached to hospital beds.
An exercise machine consisting of a sliding carriage, springs, and straps used for resistance training. Joseph Pilates designed the original prototype during World War I using springs attached to hospital beds.
