The practitioners of the Pilates Method should note that the well-known apparatus of Pilates, the reformer, Cadillac and spine collector, as well as the other machines were designed and developed by Joseph Pilates from a host of earlier weird and wonderful machines that were then sold in the fitness market of Europe and Russia during the 19^th and early 20^th century.   Also, it should be noted that those who are doing the Pilates Method are simply doing another type of strength training program, but unfortunately don’t even recognize this fact.  So, if any of the Pilates practitioners think that Joseph Pilates has a totally unique approach or philosophy, then they would do well to learn that a number of the strengthening trends setters of the past had some philosophies that are not dramatically different from that of Pilates.  As experts often say, they would at elast consider reading the Webster’s “The Iron Game” for them to know this fact.

Myth #3:  Weight Training usually causes imbalances and overstresses the back, while the Pilates Method realigns the body, corrects muscle imbalances and helps to heal injured backs.

Fact:  Note that suitably individualized Pilates and progressive weight training programs can both be used to correct imbalances and enhance postural alignment.  However, if the Pilates Method, as well as the weight training programs is poorly taught, they both can be injurious.  The bottom line is, there is still no scientific or clinical evidence that could prove that the Pilates Method is any better or worse than any other form of training.