Uno sguardo esplorativo sul pilates: moda, attività fisico-riabilitativa o luogo di socialità?

Journal title SALUTE E SOCIETÀ
Author/s Loredana Tallarita
Publishing Year 2017 Issue 2017/3-Suppl.
Language Italian Pages 18 P. 118-135 File size 126 KB
DOI 10.3280/SES2017-SU3008
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The research analyzes the relationship between health and wellness through a look at pilates: an isometric-postural workout for the athletic preparation and bodily rehabilitation. The analysis was conducted in London, with a qualitative methodology. A set of 20 indepth-interviews were conducted and a direct observation made it to understand the emerging cul-tural shapes in the world of pilates and the differences of approach to the technique compared to Italy.

Keywords: Pilates; wellness; health; rehabilitation; trend; aesthetics.

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Loredana Tallarita, Uno sguardo esplorativo sul pilates: moda, attività fisico-riabilitativa o luogo di socialità? in "SALUTE E SOCIETÀ" 3-Suppl./2017, pp 118-135, DOI: 10.3280/SES2017-SU3008