--- product_id: 206509436 title: "Caged Lion: Joseph Pilates and His Legacy" price: "AR$64890" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/206509436-caged-lion-joseph-pilates-and-his-legacy store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # Caged Lion: Joseph Pilates and His Legacy **Price:** AR$64890 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Caged Lion: Joseph Pilates and His Legacy - **How much does it cost?** AR$64890 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/206509436-caged-lion-joseph-pilates-and-his-legacy) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The surprising story of Pilates—the man and the method. Part biography, part history, and part memoir, "Caged Lion" untangles for the first time Joseph Pilates’s opaque life story and the perilous journey of his exercise program known the world over as Pilates. This is the story of Joseph Pilates, a gifted man who immigrated to the United States at forty-three with no assets or credentials. He not only invented an exercise regimen—which today is practiced by more than ten million people—but in the process, reinvented himself. John Howard Steel brings Joseph Pilates and his eponymous exercise regime to life from his unique perspective as a student, friend, and confidant. Joe’s influence profoundly changed Steel’s life; in turn, Steel was crucial for the survival of the Pilates Method and Joe’s legacy. Steel’s vivid account traces the expansion of Pilates from a small cadre of dedicated adherents, through two periods of near extinction, to the global sensation it is today. Steel describes Joseph Pilates’s years as a prisoner during World War I, Joe’s motivation to discover his system of exercises, his inspirational teaching technique, and the unique attraction of the Pilates Method. It’s quite a story. Review: Good read - Loved everything about this book. The only thing that I’m guessing is if this is honest information. There’s so much mystery. Review: Fascinating - If you're interested in the history of pilates, this book is for you. The author studied with Joe Pilates. They became friends and he was one of the leaders of the small group responsible for ensuring that pilates survived and flourished after Joe's death. He recounts the lawsuit that was brought to try to trademark the name "Pilates," the teachers who continued to teach it and, often, change it, the equipment, and the benefits of this form of exercise. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #29,120 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #6 in Pilates (Books) #7 in Emigrants & Immigrants Biographies #89 in Rich & Famous Biographies | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,044 Reviews | ## Images ![Caged Lion: Joseph Pilates and His Legacy - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/515Jky5rhGL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good read *by N***N on April 9, 2026* Loved everything about this book. The only thing that I’m guessing is if this is honest information. There’s so much mystery. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fascinating *by L***I on February 25, 2026* If you're interested in the history of pilates, this book is for you. The author studied with Joe Pilates. They became friends and he was one of the leaders of the small group responsible for ensuring that pilates survived and flourished after Joe's death. He recounts the lawsuit that was brought to try to trademark the name "Pilates," the teachers who continued to teach it and, often, change it, the equipment, and the benefits of this form of exercise. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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. ## Frequently Bought Together - Caged Lion: Joseph Pilates and His Legacy - Pilates' Return to Life Through Contrology: Revised Edition for the 21st Century - Pilates Anatomy --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/206509436-caged-lion-joseph-pilates-and-his-legacy](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/206509436-caged-lion-joseph-pilates-and-his-legacy) --- *Product available on Desertcart Argentina* *Store origin: AR* *Last updated: 2026-05-22*