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Pilates Fitness Friday: Should We Use Ankle Weights in Our Practice?
Soft ankle weights add gentle resistance for targeted leg strength in Pilates sessions. Ankle weights have made something of a comeback...

Michael King
2 days ago3 min read
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Pilates Movement Monday: Single Leg Work in the Foot Series on the Reformer
Pilates teacher guides client through single leg Reformer footwork, focusing on alignment and control. One of the most common questions I...

Michael King
6 days ago3 min read
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Pilates Fitness Friday: Bone Health and the Power of Strength Training
Building bone strength with focused shoulder presses—strength training supports healthy ageing and posture. Bone health is one of those...

Michael King
Jun 63 min read
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Pilates Technique Thursday: Eyes Lead the Spine – The Role of Gaze in Movement
The eyes lead the motion—showing how gaze direction influences posture and Pilates technique. When we talk about alignment in Pilates, we...

Michael King
Jun 52 min read
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Pilates Wellness Wednesday: The Healing Power of Sound
Vibrant soundwaves visualise the powerful effect of frequencies on cellular health and healing. Recent research from Japan has unveiled...

Michael King
May 282 min read
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Pilates Movement Monday: Exploring the Double Leg Kick
Pilates Double Leg Kick shown in extension phase, activating back, glutes, and shoulder muscles. The Double Leg Kick is one of those...

Michael King
May 262 min read
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Pilates Soulful Sunday: The Breath as a Mirror
A woman exhales onto a mirror, revealing how breath reflects emotion and internal tension. Breath is something we all do without...

Michael King
May 252 min read
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Pilates Technique Thursday: Supporting a Return to Running with FAI and Menopausal Hip Pain
Post-menopausal hip discomfort can affect daily mobility and return to activities like running. As Pilates teachers, we often find...

Michael King
May 222 min read
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Pilates Movement Monday: Tendon Stretch Chair Versus Reformer
A focused Pilates practitioner performs a deep Tendon Stretch variation on the Reformer. In a previous Movement Monday, we explored the...

Michael King
May 192 min read
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Pilates Fitness Friday: Rebounding for Joint Health
Rebounding on a mini trampoline strengthens joints and improves stability with minimal impact. Rebounding has made a comeback—this time...

Michael King
May 161 min read
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Pilates and the Power of Intention: Embedding Change Through Repetition
Pilates group embodying intention through focused movement, repetition, and strong mind-body connection. As Pilates teachers, we often...

Michael King
May 62 min read
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Pilates Movement Monday: Single Leg Kick
Single Leg Kick challenges trunk stability, highlighting core control while maintaining spine length in extension. Today for Movement...

Michael King
Apr 282 min read
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Pilates Movement Monday: Exploring the Swan Dive on the Ladder Barrel
Full extension over the Ladder Barrel, lifting through the thoracic spine with breath and control. As Pilates teachers we are always...

Michael King
Apr 212 min read
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Pilates Fitness Friday: The Science of Soreness – What’s Normal and What’s Not?
Experiencing leg discomfort, illustrating slower recovery and the effects of DOMS I’ve always loved teaching Barre class. There’s...

Michael King
Apr 182 min read
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Pilates Technique Thursday: How to Spot Hidden Tension in the Body
Hidden tension often shows in the shoulders before we realise it is even there One of the hallmarks of a great Pilates teacher is the...

Michael King
Apr 173 min read
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Pilates Wellness Wednesday: Supporting the Lymphatic System Through Movement
A detailed illustration of the human lymphatic system highlighting pathways that benefit from Pilates movement. When we talk about...

Michael King
Apr 162 min read
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Pilates Technique Thursday: The Art of Preparations & Transitions
Pilates students prepare with focus and control before movement begins, embodying mindful transitions. When we talk about technique in...

Michael King
Apr 32 min read
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Pilates Training Smart: It’s Not About Working Harder, It’s About Working Wiser
Smart training means knowing when to rest, reset, and recharge for long-term progress. As Pilates teachers, we often encounter the client...

Michael King
Apr 12 min read
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Pilates Fitness Friday: HYROX – The Trend Everyone's Talking About
HYROX-style training in action – combining explosive jumps with functional strength and endurance If you've been hearing the name HYROX...

Michael King
Mar 282 min read
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Pilates Wellness Wednesday How Sleep Affects Core Engagement
Poor sleep can affect focus coordination and core engagement in Pilates sessions. As Pilates teachers we often focus on alignment breath...

Michael King
Mar 262 min read
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