Joseph Pilates
Joseph Hubertus Pilates | |
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| Born | 9 December 1883 |
| Died | 9 October 1967 (aged 83) New York City, U.S. |
| Known for | Developing pilates |
Joseph Hubertus Pilates (9 December 1883 – 9 October 1967) was a German physical trainer, writer, and inventor. He is credited with inventing and promoting the Pilates method of physical fitness. He patented a total of 26 apparatuses in his lifetime.