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“Contrology is not a fatiguing system of dull, boring, abhorred exercises repeated daily "ad-nauseam." Neither does it demand you joining a gymnasium nor the purchasing of expensive apparatus. You may derive all the benefits of Contrology in your own home.”

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Joseph Pilates
Joseph Pilates

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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