Read these sentences about the history of Pilates. Then, decide if they are True or False.
1 The beginning of Pilates is related to World War I.
2. Joseph Pilates was born in Germany in 1883.
3. He exercised to help his sickly brother.
4. The Pilates Method was originally called Contrology.
5. After the war, Joseph moved to London and opened an exercise studio.
Discuss these questions.
a. What information from the video...
...did you already know? ...is new to you? ...would you like to learn more about?
b. What other advantages of Pilates can you add apart from the ones mentioned in the video?
c. How would Joseph Pilates feel if he knew his project spread around the world?
d. Roberta says "When your body can move free, then you just feel a little bit freer in your life." Do you agree? Why (not)?
a. What information from the video...
...did you already know? ...is new to you? ...would you like to learn more about?
b. What other advantages of Pilates can you add apart from the ones mentioned in the video?
c. How would Joseph Pilates feel if he knew his project spread around the world?
d. Roberta says "When your body can move free, then you just feel a little bit freer in your life." Do you agree? Why (not)?
