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Pilates' Return to Life Through Contrology: Revised Edition for the 21st Century: Revised Edition for the 21st Century by Joseph Pilates and Judd RobbinS - Softcover
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- Master the Original Pilates Method from the Master Himself
- Long before it became a global fitness phenomenon, Joseph Pilates called his revolutionary mind-body conditioning system "Contrology." Originally published in 1945, Pilates' Return to Life Through Contrology is the definitive, foundational manual written by the master himself. In this beautifully revised edition for the 21st century, fitness expert Judd Robbins updates Pilates' original language, making the classic instructions clearer, safer, and highly accessible for today's modern practitioner.
- This indispensable guide outlines the core philosophy behind the Pilates method-that true health is achieved when the mind has complete control over the physical body. It provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for Joseph Pilates' original 34 classical mat exercises, designed to build extraordinary core strength, increase flexibility, correct posture, and revitalize the entire nervous system without the need for expensive equipment.
- Inside this foundational fitness manual, readers will discover:
- The Philosophy of Contrology: How achieving a perfect balance of mind and body eliminates physical fatigue and prevents injury.
- The 34 Classic Mat Exercises: Clear, updated instructions for performing the exact sequence developed by Joseph Pilates.
- Holistic Wellness: Pilates' original advice on breathing, diet, sleep, and lifestyle habits for ultimate physical vitality.
- Whether you are a certified Pilates instructor seeking the roots of your practice, or a beginner looking to build strength and flexibility from the comfort of home, this updated classic is the ultimate guide to the true Pilates method.
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About the Authors
Joseph Hubertus Pilates (1883-1967) was a pioneering German physical trainer and the visionary creator of the globally practiced fitness system that now bears his name. Originally calling his method "Contrology," Pilates developed his unique system of mind-body conditioning during World War I to rehabilitate bedridden soldiers. His emphasis on core strength, breath control, and spinal alignment revolutionized modern physical therapy, dance conditioning, and holistic fitness.
Judd Robbins is a bestselling author, fitness expert, and certified trainer. In this updated edition, Robbins meticulously revised and modernized Joseph Pilates' original 1945 manuscript, clarifying the historical language and updating the instructions to make the foundational exercises of Contrology accessible, safe, and easily understandable for a 21st-century audience.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. First published in 1945, Pilates' Return to Life Through Contrology contains the authorized, legal, edited, and original Library of Congress version of Joseph H. Pilates' and William J. Miller's first complete fitness writings. It details the exercises, poses, and instructions fundamental to the matwork developed by Joseph and Clara Pilates. Based on his concepts of a balanced body and mind, and drawn from the approach espoused by the early Greeks, these are the exercises that continue to sustain a worldwide revolution in fitness strategies and exercise techniques. Joseph Pilates has been nothing short of revolutionary in his impact on the world of fitness and exercise. Readers will learn and view the original 34 exercises that Pilates taught to his students, many of whom have become exercise gurus in their own right. These carefully designed exercises constitute the results of decades of scientific study and research into the variety of physical ills that upset the balance of body and mind.Practitioners of Pilates' forms and exercises in the 21st century continue to expand upon this earlier work by presenting a variety of creative new approaches involving circular movements, standing postures, and core strengthening exercises using props such as tubes, weights, poles, bands, magic circles, mini-balls, stability balls, foam rollers, and more.Now included in this Revised Edition are 18 additional pages of explanations of what has transpired since the original 1945 work, along with several photo/text sequences of the latest 21st-century enhancements in the Pilates world. There are new descriptive pages of text that first describe the fitness principles evolved from Pilates' original Contrology work. This is followed by detailed text describing 21st-century evolutionary developments that present the key dancers, choreographers, and leaders in the Pilates Studio and certifying organizations through the present. This section ends with a discussion of evolutionary props and apparatus developments, plus 21st-century sample exercises drawn from our larger new book, Pilates Evolution for the 21st Century. Following this section are three complete prop-based demonstration exercises that include both photographic sequences (four per exercise) and step-by-step instructions for 21st-century Pilates exercises using the magic circle, elastic resistance, and the small fitness mini-ball. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798890967060
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