Steel, John Howard
Caged Lion: Joseph Pilates and His Legacy
- ISBN 13:
- 9781733430708
- author:
- Steel, John Howard
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Last Leaf Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 214
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.2 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Rich & Famous, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Joseph Pilates's life story is a remarkable tale of reinvention and perseverance. From a young age, he was driven to create a new way of exercising, one that would help people of all ages and abilities. This biography, part history, and part memoir, sheds light on the life of the man behind the popular exercise method, and the journey of his program as it spread around the world. The story of Joseph Pilates is one of determination and innovation, from his early days as a prisoner of war to his later success as a fitness pioneer. John Howard Steel's vivid account brings to life the key moments and motivations that shaped Pilates's life and legacy. With a unique perspective as a student, friend, and confidant, Steel reveals the inner workings of the Pilates Method and its enduring appeal.