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“It is the mind itself which builds the body.”

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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“Were man to devote as much time and energy to himself as he has devoted to that which man has produced, what astounding and unbelievable progress would be made; a progress eclipsing all he has so far successfully accomplished.”

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Author:Joseph Pilates

“If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old. IF it is completely flexible at 60, you are young.”

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Book:Pilates' Return to Life Through Contrology

Source: Pilates' Return to Life Through Contrology

“To achieve the highest accomplishments within the scope of our capabilities in all walks of life we must constantly strive to acquire strong, healthy bodies and develop our minds to the limits of our ability.”

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Book:Pilates' Return to Life Through Contrology

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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.”

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Author:Joseph Pilates

“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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Author:Joseph Pilates

“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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Book:Pilates' Return to Life Through Contrology

Source: Pilates' Return to Life Through Contrology

“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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Book:Pilates' Return to Life Through Contrology

Source: Pilates' Return to Life Through Contrology