Pilates has evolved into a myriad of different styles and approaches, but Pilates’ origins were simpler, with just 34 movements created by its founder and namesake, Joseph Pilates.
According to Rebecca Daodun, Pilates instructor and founder of Pilates Prescription, there’s one move from the original set, published in the 1945 book Joseph Pilates co-authored, Pilates’ Return to Life Through Contrology, that she always recommends to clients.
