History + Principles of Pilates Flashcards
(48 cards)
Pilates was originally called
Contrology
When/where was Joseph Pilates born
Germany 1883
J Pilates was a _____ child. He dedicate his life to ___
sickly / fitness
Joseph drew inspiration from
yoga, gymnastics, martial arts, and classical Green and Roman exercise philosophies
During WWI, Joe was interned where and did what?
During WWI, Pilates was interned in England at Lancaster Castle, where he developed his method using hospital beds and springs to help rehabilitate injured soldiers. This concept later evolved into the Reformer and other apparatuses.
After the war, he moved…
After the war, he moved to the US in 1926, with his wife Clara. They opened a studio in NYC. Their method gained popularity among dancers.
Marcha Graham and George Blaanchine
Dancers who sought Pilates for injury prevention and rehabilitation
Over the decades, Pilates expanded beyond the dance world into ___ and ____.
mainstream fitness and rehabilitation.
Original students who carred on an evolved Joe’s work were known as
pilates elders
The teachers and students of Core Collective find value in ______ ____ , combining the _____ and _____ of classical Pilates with the ____ and ____ of contemporary methods
both approaches | precision | discipline | adaptability | Innovation
Both contemporary and classic pilates are guided by ___
the six foundational principles of pilates
Pilates is a system that improves __, __, ___, and overall __-___
strength, flexibility, posture, and overall well-being
Classical and Contemporary pilates differ in ____, ____, and _____ to modern science.
execution, philosophy, and adaptation to modern science.
The choice between classical and contemporary pilates depends on personal ____, _______ preferences, and individual _____.
personal goals, movement preferences, and individual needs.
Classical pilates provides a ______ and _____ rooted approach, emphasizing traditional ____ and _____.
Classical pilates provides a structured and historically rooted approach, emphasizing traditional sequencing and technique.
Contemporary Pilates offers more _____, allowing for modification based on modern _____ science and _____ principles.
flexibility, movement, and rehabilitation
Classical pilates adheres closely to Joseph Pilates’ original ___and___.
teachings | sequencing
Classical Pilates follows a___, _____ order of exercise on both the mat and apparatus (such as the Reformer, Cadillac, and Wunda Chair) as originally designed by Pilates. (Classical Pilates)
structured | systematic
____ ___and____: classical pilates follows a set sequence of exercises, progressing from beginning to advanced in a specific order. (Classical Pilates)
Fixed order | progression
Traditional_____ and___: classical studios often use equipment modeled after Joseph Pilates’ original designs, such as those produced by Gratz. These apparatuses have distinct spring tensions and dimensions that maintain the integrity of the original work. (Classical Pilates)
equipment | springs
____ and ______: transitions between exercises are considered part of the workout, emphasizing efficiency and fluidity. (Classical Pilates)
Flow | Precision
The “Pilates ____”: Classical pilates focuses on maintain____ within the “___” (shoulders and hips aligned) and emphasizes ___ muscle development. (classical pilates)
Box | alignment | box | uniform
Less ___: while exercises may be adjusted for different levels, classical Pilates generally stays true to the original method without major___ for modern _____ . (Classical pilates)
modification | modifications | biomechanics
Contemporary Pilates builds on the foundations of classical Pilates, but incorporates modern____, physical ____ principles, and variations in exercise ___ .
biomechanics | therapy | sequencing
