Joseph Pilates

Did you know the acclaimed exercise guru was inspired by cats?

By Debra Dragovich

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Almost a century ago, Joseph (“Joe”) Pilates developed a unique exercise method he called Contrology.

Hundreds of exercises comprise Pilates, as his method is known today; and many of those exercises (such as Elephant, Swan and Snake) are named after animals. Then there is Pilates’ muse — the cat.

**Get the February 2008 issue of CAT FANCY to read the full article.**

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Lora    North Hollywood, CA 1/3/2008 9:29:01 PM This is a fun article and Pilates is the best exercise for suppleness and cat-like joy!