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Fred Pilates, Joe’s Brother

Fred Pilates was Joe Pilates brother, a teacher of the Pilates Method, and builder of Pilates equipment. He was also an inventor, like Joe, and invented apparatus and a game. This article discusses Fred’s game, a paddle tennis game, as well as his work with Joe. Image first shared on February 16, 2021.

Fitter at 87 than 24 Fred Pilates article

The First Recorded In-Home Pilates Studio – 1953 

In 1953, Fred and Henrietta moved into a new home at this address, making Fred’s the first recorded in-home pilates studio that we know of today. Images first shared on 3/2/23.

Fred Pilates United States 1930 Census

The 1930 Census, listing Fred Pilates as “Tool maker.” Image first shared February 18, 2023.

Fred Pilates Health Studio phone book listing

A phone book listing for Fred Pilates and his “Pilates Health Studio.” Image first shared February 18, 2023.

Fred Pilates phone book listing

A later phone book listing about Fred Pilates, this time listing him as a “masseur.” Image first shared February 18, 2023.

Fred Pilates Article"St. Louisan Pedals Way to Health"

Image first shared on February 18, 2021.

Fred Pilates Article "Dear Martha"

Image first shared on February 18, 2021.

Fred Pilates obituary

Fred Pilates obituary, who died 11 years after Joe. Image first shared on February 23, 2021.

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