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“Time and progress are synonymous terms--nothing can stop either. Truth will prevail and that is why I know that my teachings will reach the masses and finally be adopted as universal.”

Quote by Joseph Pilates

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Joseph Pilates, born on December 9, 1883, and died on October 9, 1967, was a German-born physical fitness instructor and creator of the modern Pilates exercise method. His unique approach to fitness and rehabilitation has influenced the global fitness industry. more

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“Lazy breathing converts the lungs, literally and figuratively speaking, into a cemetery for the deposition of diseased, dying and dead germs as well as supplying an ideal haven for the multiplication of other harmful germs.”

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“The lungs cannot be completely deflated at first without considerable effort. With perseverance, however, the desired results can be accomplished and with increasing power, gradually and progressively develop the lungs to their maximum capacity.”

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“If you feel inside you are a woman, be a woman - no one can take that away from you, man. No one can make that feeling go away. If that's what you need to do to be complete, then no one has the right to tell you you can't do that.”

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“The man who uses intelligence with respect to his diet, his sleeping habits and who exercises properly, is beyond any question of doubt taking the very best preventive medicines provided so freely and abundantly by nature”

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“Daily, from sunrise to sunset, the radio, newspapers and magazines broadcast to the world how to maintain health, how to regain health... the conflicting information, expressive of the different opinions of these various health authorities, has proved to be nothing less than confusion.”

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Author:Joseph Pilates

“Above all, learn how to breathe correctly.”

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“Concentrate on the correct movement each time you exercise, lest you do them improperly and thus lose all the vital benefits. Correctly executed and mastered to the point of subconscious reaction, these exercises will reflect grace and balance in your routine activities.”

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Book:Pilates' Return to Life Through Contrology

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“The Pilates Method of Body Conditioning is gaining the mastery of your mind over the complete control of your body.”

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“Concentrate on the correct movements each time you exercise, lest you do them improperly and thus lose all the vital benefits of their value.”

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“When all your muscles are properly developed, you will, as a matter of course, perform your work with minimum effort and maximum pleasure.”

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