Before any real benefit can be derived from physical exercises, one must first learn how to breath properly. Our very life depends on it.
Joseph PilatesRead
A few well-designed movements, properly performed in a balanced sequence, are worth hours of doing sloppy calisthenics or forced contortion.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Quality of movement is more important than quantity in exercise.
Joseph Pilates emphasizes the significance of performing a few carefully crafted movements with precision over spending excessive time on misguided or haphazard exercises. This quote suggests that a focused approach to physical activity can lead to better results than simply doing more of the wrong things, encouraging practitioners to prioritize form and balance in their routines.
Themes
MovementQualityExercisePrecisionFitness
In practice
Example use cases
During a fitness workshop on proper calisthenics, I shared a quote by Joseph Pilates to emphasize the importance of quality over quantity.
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All quotes βConcentrate on the correct movements each time you exercise, lest you do them improperly and thus lose all the vital benefits of their value.
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Concentrate on the correct movement each time you exercise, lest you do them improperly and thus lose all the vital benefits. Correctly executed and mastered to the point of subconscious reaction, these exercises will reflect grace and balance in your routine activities.
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The man who uses intelligence with respect to his diet, his sleeping habits and who exercises properly, is beyond any question of doubt taking the very best preventive medicines provided so freely and abundantly by nature
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In 10 sessions you'll feel the difference, in 20 you'll see the difference, and in 30 you'll have a new body
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Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness. In order to achieve happiness, it is imperative to gain mastery of your body. If at the age of 30 you are stiff and out of shape, you are old. If at 60 you are supple and strong then you are young.
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