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Where was Joseph Pilates born? - Answer-Dusseldorf Germany When was J Pilates born? - Answer-1883 Why did he become interested in different forms of exercise? - Answer-He was a sickly child with asthma, rheumatic fever and rickets. What kinds of exercise did he learn from? - Answer-Eastern and Western exercises as well as ancient Grecian and Roman regimes. Why did Pilates leave Germany? - Answer-Either because of being asked to train German soldiers or because he received an offer to train a world title holding boxer. When did Pilates come to America? - Answer-1926 Who did Pilates meet on his journey to America? - Answer-His wife Clara. Where was the first Pilates studio? - Answer-New York City. In his lifetime how many exercises did Pilates create? - Answer-Over 600 What was his overall philosophy of movement? - Answer-To achieve good health you need to exercise the entire body and include a holistic approach. What was Pilates originally called? - Answer-Contrology What are the 10 BASI principles? - Answer-Awareness, Balance, Breath, Concentration, Center, Control, Efficiency, Flow, Precision, Harmony What does Awareness mean? - Answer-Sensory patternsWhat does Balance mean? - Answer-Balance between parts of body, also physical act of balancing What does Breath mean? - Answer-Oxygenate blood, improve circulation, calm mind and body, encourage concentration, recruit appropriate muscles, provide inner rhythm What does Concentration mean? - Answer-Focus on the exercise and muscle groups necessary What does Center mean? - Answer-Core, also centering mind What does Control mean? - Answer-Regulation