Who is credited with the invention of the Springboard?

The Springboard is credited to Ellie Herman, who designed this piece of equipment to enhance the Pilates experience. Her innovation incorporates springs and a wall-mounted board that allows for various exercises, promoting strength, flexibility, and coordination. The Springboard reflects the principles of Pilates while also providing a versatile tool for practitioners of all levels.

While Joseph Pilates is the founder of the Pilates method and developed many of the initial apparatuses, the specific design and implementation of the Springboard came later through Herman's creative adaptation of traditional Pilates techniques. Kathy Grant and Romana Kryzanowska were influential figures in the development and teaching of the Pilates method, but they did not create the Springboard itself. Therefore, the recognition for the invention of the Springboard rightly belongs to Ellie Herman.