08/27/2026
Happy Wellness Wednesday!☀️
Most of you probably know that Perform PT is centered around a lot of pilates-based movement. Both of our clinics have pilates reformers for patients to use, along with various other pilates equipment. What you probably didn’t know is how pilates came to be what it is today…
Pilates was originally invented during WWI in England by a man named Joseph Pilates. Joseph was interned in 1918 at a camp in England, and while there he developed exercises to help keep fellow detainees healthy. He attached springs hospital beds, which is what later became what we all now know as the “reformer”.
Joseph officially immigrated to America in 1926, bringing his pilates ideas with him. During the late 1930s, Joseph developed a reputation for his ability to “fix” dancers injuries. Many dancers he worked with would go on to be the first of many pilates instructors. Joseph invented many other forms of pilates equipment, two of them being the trapeze table and the pilates chair. Pilates is now a widely known as a form of exercise that focuses on strengthening the body with an emphasis on core strength, flexibility, and posture.
This is your reminder that Perform offers pilates classes tailored to all fitness levels! Whether you’re a beginner or you’ve been taking pilates classes for years, we’ve got a spot for you! Here is our pilates schedule:
Nicole: Mondays at 9am & 9:45am
Megan: Tuesdays at 8:30am
Michelle: Thursdays & Fridays at 8:30am
Feel free to call or email us for more information or shoot us a DM and we will get back to you as soon as possible!
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