Did you know Pilates was born in prison and inspired by cats?

A century after Joseph Pilates released his fitness method to the world, Vogue traces its fascinating story, from its inception in a prisoner of war camp to the multibillion-dollar industry that it is today

TIL that the incentor of Pilates: Joseph Pilates, took inspiration for his exercises from cats, during British internment during WWI. : r/todayilearned

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