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# Caged Lion: Joseph Pilates and His Legacy

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desertcart.com: Caged Lion: Joseph Pilates and His Legacy: 9781733430708: Steel, John Howard: Books

Review: Highly recommend and well written- on Pilates - Very entertaining read on some of the history of Joe Pilates and a well informed illustration of the evolution of Pilates. The author writes without ego despite his personal relationship with Pilates and delivers a balanced, intimate account. Enriching and deepened my knowledge of the method as a practitioner and instructor.
Review: Absolutely wonderful must-read!! - I'm a beginner practitioner but the area I live in - almost all the classical studios are run by Romana-trained teachers. There's always been an air of elitism in the sessions, but it's so eye-opening to read a different account of what happened in the history of pilates. It's also validating that one of my personal goals (to be able to practice independently without constant instructor supervision) is actually closer to Joe's original vision for Contrology. As someone who has a hard time finding instructors in my area - this book is just freeing. Now, I feel like there's this whole other world of Pilates to explore - not just classical (or in my case, Romana).

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #33,745 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #5 in Pilates (Books) #15 in Emigrants & Immigrants Biographies #74 in Rich & Famous Biographies |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,014) |
| Dimensions  | 6 x 0.54 x 9 inches |
| Edition  | Illustrated |
| ISBN-10  | 1733430709 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1733430708 |
| Item Weight  | 11.9 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 213 pages |
| Publication date  | May 20, 2020 |
| Publisher  | Last Leaf Press |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly recommend and well written- on Pilates
*by J***E on December 24, 2025*

Very entertaining read on some of the history of Joe Pilates and a well informed illustration of the evolution of Pilates. The author writes without ego despite his personal relationship with Pilates and delivers a balanced, intimate account. Enriching and deepened my knowledge of the method as a practitioner and instructor.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely wonderful must-read!!
*by M***M on December 13, 2025*

I'm a beginner practitioner but the area I live in - almost all the classical studios are run by Romana-trained teachers. There's always been an air of elitism in the sessions, but it's so eye-opening to read a different account of what happened in the history of pilates. It's also validating that one of my personal goals (to be able to practice independently without constant instructor supervision) is actually closer to Joe's original vision for Contrology. As someone who has a hard time finding instructors in my area - this book is just freeing. Now, I feel like there's this whole other world of Pilates to explore - not just classical (or in my case, Romana).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An accurate account of Joe Pilates and his work
*by C***A on November 28, 2025*

As a long-time Pilates practitioner and teacher, I was happy to get the low-down from someone who actually knew and worked a long time with Joe and Clara Pilates, and was even befriended by them. So many people think that Pilates is what Romana made it into. That is not the whole story. This is written by a man who just seemingly tells what actually went on, without agenda. I enjoyed the book very much. Thank you, John Steel for sharing your experiences with us!

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