“Contrology” is wild
August 28, 2025 at 11:32 PM
“Contrology” is wild
Pilates is named after Joseph Pilates, a German trainer who originally called it Contrology because you had to control your muscles to cause physical exertion.
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June 16, 2024 at 11:16 PM
Pilates is named after Joseph Pilates, a German trainer who originally called it Contrology because you had to control your muscles to cause physical exertion.
Contrology studio in Louisville! :)
January 25, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Contrology studio in Louisville! :)
Fun fact, Pilates wasn’t named Pilates it was originally named Contrology by Joseph Pilates (the creator)
The name changed after Joseph Pilates death to honor him 💜
The name changed after Joseph Pilates death to honor him 💜
August 28, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Fun fact, Pilates wasn’t named Pilates it was originally named Contrology by Joseph Pilates (the creator)
The name changed after Joseph Pilates death to honor him 💜
The name changed after Joseph Pilates death to honor him 💜
“The founder of Pilates is Joseph Hubertus Pilates, who developed the exercise method in the early 20th century. He created a system of physical fitness that emphasizes core strength, flexibility, and body awareness, originally calling it "Contrology."”
You say contr-oh-logy ;
I say con-traw-logy
You say contr-oh-logy ;
I say con-traw-logy
October 8, 2025 at 12:27 AM
“The founder of Pilates is Joseph Hubertus Pilates, who developed the exercise method in the early 20th century. He created a system of physical fitness that emphasizes core strength, flexibility, and body awareness, originally calling it "Contrology."”
You say contr-oh-logy ;
I say con-traw-logy
You say contr-oh-logy ;
I say con-traw-logy
Side Over Short Box is an elegant, lovely stretch that is deceptively challenging. Sure, the lean over is a snap, the return to neutral spine takes incredible core strength. Make it ever better, with an oblique twist.
#Pilates #Contrology #fitness #corestrength
#Pilates #Contrology #fitness #corestrength
January 9, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Side Over Short Box is an elegant, lovely stretch that is deceptively challenging. Sure, the lean over is a snap, the return to neutral spine takes incredible core strength. Make it ever better, with an oblique twist.
#Pilates #Contrology #fitness #corestrength
#Pilates #Contrology #fitness #corestrength
Dropping this here for folk curious about Pilates & where it started. Big Joe had physical aliments as a child and was also a prisoner of war, these things combined he created a system of exercises, Contrology, now known as Pilates.
Also Return to Life is a good read!
ko-fi.com/post/Where-D...
Also Return to Life is a good read!
ko-fi.com/post/Where-D...
April 13, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Dropping this here for folk curious about Pilates & where it started. Big Joe had physical aliments as a child and was also a prisoner of war, these things combined he created a system of exercises, Contrology, now known as Pilates.
Also Return to Life is a good read!
ko-fi.com/post/Where-D...
Also Return to Life is a good read!
ko-fi.com/post/Where-D...
The original name for pilates was contrology because so much control and concentration was needed for proper form and total coordination of the body.
#historyofpilates #wellness
#historyofpilates #wellness
October 2, 2025 at 11:07 PM
The original name for pilates was contrology because so much control and concentration was needed for proper form and total coordination of the body.
#historyofpilates #wellness
#historyofpilates #wellness
Ab work + stability🔥
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August 9, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Ab work + stability🔥
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Credit: ally_moves
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לא סתם הוא קרא לתורה שלו Contrology
September 21, 2025 at 9:25 AM
לא סתם הוא קרא לתורה שלו Contrology
Arm exercises on a long box on Reformer really works shoulder cuffs, lats, and arms with just a blue spring. The hard part…not lifting the head to get a peek in the mirror at your exceptional form.
#Pilates #Contrology #exercise #fitness
#Pilates #Contrology #exercise #fitness
January 4, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Arm exercises on a long box on Reformer really works shoulder cuffs, lats, and arms with just a blue spring. The hard part…not lifting the head to get a peek in the mirror at your exceptional form.
#Pilates #Contrology #exercise #fitness
#Pilates #Contrology #exercise #fitness
I have just found out pilates was invented by a man called Joseph Pilates 🤯🤯🤯
He originally called it Contrology and I think we can all agree the name change was a good idea.
He originally called it Contrology and I think we can all agree the name change was a good idea.
April 9, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I have just found out pilates was invented by a man called Joseph Pilates 🤯🤯🤯
He originally called it Contrology and I think we can all agree the name change was a good idea.
He originally called it Contrology and I think we can all agree the name change was a good idea.
The teacher becomes the student: After training as a Holistic Health Counselor/Master Bodyworker in San Francisco, I enrolled at The Moving Body Pilates Studio (Bearsville NY) to study ‘Contrology.’ Decades later I’m having to begin again, deconditioned & symptomatic.
pilatesmethodalliance.org
pilatesmethodalliance.org
December 7, 2024 at 5:28 PM
The teacher becomes the student: After training as a Holistic Health Counselor/Master Bodyworker in San Francisco, I enrolled at The Moving Body Pilates Studio (Bearsville NY) to study ‘Contrology.’ Decades later I’m having to begin again, deconditioned & symptomatic.
pilatesmethodalliance.org
pilatesmethodalliance.org
10:52 PM "Bird Calls" by 𝐃𝐚𝐩𝐩 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐲
from 𝐿𝑎𝑦𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 (Contrology/ObliqSound) #nowplaying
from 𝐿𝑎𝑦𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 (Contrology/ObliqSound) #nowplaying
January 30, 2025 at 6:54 AM
10:52 PM "Bird Calls" by 𝐃𝐚𝐩𝐩 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐲
from 𝐿𝑎𝑦𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 (Contrology/ObliqSound) #nowplaying
from 𝐿𝑎𝑦𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 (Contrology/ObliqSound) #nowplaying
#pilates #pilatesteaser #teasertuesday #teaserpilates #pilatescore #pilatesclasshtag/pilatesclassico" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#pilatesclassico #pilatesreformer #reformerpilates #pilatesclass #pilatesflow #pilatesonline #contrology #pilatestododia #pilatescomamor #pilatesbody #mindbodyconnection #pilatesinspiration #pilatesinspo #pilatesinspodaily
June 11, 2026 at 11:13 PM
#pilates #pilatesteaser #teasertuesday #teaserpilates #pilatescore #pilatesclasshtag/pilatesclassico" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#pilatesclassico #pilatesreformer #reformerpilates #pilatesclass #pilatesflow #pilatesonline #contrology #pilatestododia #pilatescomamor #pilatesbody #mindbodyconnection #pilatesinspiration #pilatesinspo #pilatesinspodaily
Sharp & strong🔥
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September 1, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Sharp & strong🔥
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#teasertuesday #pilatesteaser #pilatescore #reformerpilates #pilatesclassico #contrology #mindbodyconnection #pilatesinspo #pilatesinspodaily #mendopilates #pilatesformen #pilatesinspiration
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You have my condolences. That’s why I went with the hippy teacher who teaches it the old way and refuses to call it anything but CONTROLOGY
December 3, 2025 at 1:45 PM
You have my condolences. That’s why I went with the hippy teacher who teaches it the old way and refuses to call it anything but CONTROLOGY
Who said core workouts had to be serious? 😉
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Via saracolquhoun
#coreworkout #sliderworkout #sweatapp #pilatesfun #strengthtraining #matworkout #pilatesathome #contrology #functionalfitness #coretraining #pilatesempowerment
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Via saracolquhoun
#coreworkout #sliderworkout #sweatapp #pilatesfun #strengthtraining #matworkout #pilatesathome #contrology #functionalfitness #coretraining #pilatesempowerment
August 5, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Who said core workouts had to be serious? 😉
Follow @PilatesEmpowerment for more!
Via saracolquhoun
#coreworkout #sliderworkout #sweatapp #pilatesfun #strengthtraining #matworkout #pilatesathome #contrology #functionalfitness #coretraining #pilatesempowerment
Follow @PilatesEmpowerment for more!
Via saracolquhoun
#coreworkout #sliderworkout #sweatapp #pilatesfun #strengthtraining #matworkout #pilatesathome #contrology #functionalfitness #coretraining #pilatesempowerment
Dug this up from the vault (you can tell by the beard). I love inversions on the mat and who doesn’t enjoy scissoring 🙊
#Pilates #Fitness #Contrology #workout
#Pilates #Fitness #Contrology #workout
January 7, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Dug this up from the vault (you can tell by the beard). I love inversions on the mat and who doesn’t enjoy scissoring 🙊
#Pilates #Fitness #Contrology #workout
#Pilates #Fitness #Contrology #workout
It looks harder than it really is. With a little encouragement, Starfish delivers a wonderful stretch in the inner thighs and a real sense of accomplishment. Like at those smiles!
#Pilates #Contrology #fitness
#Pilates #Contrology #fitness
February 2, 2025 at 7:11 AM
It looks harder than it really is. With a little encouragement, Starfish delivers a wonderful stretch in the inner thighs and a real sense of accomplishment. Like at those smiles!
#Pilates #Contrology #fitness
#Pilates #Contrology #fitness
If you’re in or near Boulder, CO and are interested in Pilates, I recommend taking a class with Raoul Rossiter at the Pilates Institute of Boulder. pilatesinstituteboulder.com
The Pilates Institute of Boulder
Classical Pilates/Contrology workout and training studio in Boulder, Colorado.
pilatesinstituteboulder.com
January 15, 2025 at 8:08 PM
If you’re in or near Boulder, CO and are interested in Pilates, I recommend taking a class with Raoul Rossiter at the Pilates Institute of Boulder. pilatesinstituteboulder.com
"Contrology (Pilates) is designed
to give you suppleness,
natural grace,
and skill that will be
unmistakably reflected
in the way you walk,
in the way you play,
and in the way you work."
-Joseph Hubertus #Pilates
German Physical trainer
Pilates Inventor
12/09/1883 - 10/09/1967
to give you suppleness,
natural grace,
and skill that will be
unmistakably reflected
in the way you walk,
in the way you play,
and in the way you work."
-Joseph Hubertus #Pilates
German Physical trainer
Pilates Inventor
12/09/1883 - 10/09/1967
February 18, 2026 at 3:36 AM
"Contrology (Pilates) is designed
to give you suppleness,
natural grace,
and skill that will be
unmistakably reflected
in the way you walk,
in the way you play,
and in the way you work."
-Joseph Hubertus #Pilates
German Physical trainer
Pilates Inventor
12/09/1883 - 10/09/1967
to give you suppleness,
natural grace,
and skill that will be
unmistakably reflected
in the way you walk,
in the way you play,
and in the way you work."
-Joseph Hubertus #Pilates
German Physical trainer
Pilates Inventor
12/09/1883 - 10/09/1967