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Michael King
7 days ago3 min read
Pilates Movement Monday The Semicircle on the Reformer
A Pilates practitioner performing the semicircle on a Reformer, demonstrating spinal articulation and core control. The semicircle is a...
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Michael King
Jan 312 min read
Fitness Friday Your Squats and Your Stance
Strong squat stance with perfect alignment, feet parallel, knees tracking, building lower body strength. Squats are a fundamental...
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Michael King
Jan 233 min read
Pilates Technique Thursday: Analysing Movement for Better Results
Visual representation of muscle activation and alignment in a back extension movement for mobility As Pilates teachers, one of the most...
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Michael King
Jan 103 min read
Pilates Fitness Friday: Monitoring Your Body with Wearable Watches
Smartwatch and smartphone connection highlighting fitness tracking, heart rate monitoring, and stress management tools. In recent years,...
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Michael King
Jan 93 min read
Pilates Technique Thursday: Mastering Rib Cage Expansion for Better Core Engagement
Visualising rib cage expansion: A key concept in Pilates breathing and core stability As Pilates teachers, we know that proper breathing...
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Michael King
Jan 63 min read
Movement Monday: Pilates Mountain Climbing on the Wunda Chair
Controlled standing lunges on the Wunda Chair showcase strength, balance, and full-body engagement When teaching Pilates on the Wunda...
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Michael King
Dec 23, 20242 min read
Welcome to Pilates Movement Monday! & the Spine Corrector
Graceful spinal extension on the spine corrector, promoting length, control, and alignment. Welcome to Movement Monday! Today, let's...
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Michael King
Dec 19, 20244 min read
Pilates Technique Thursday: Exploring the Debate of Neutral Versus Moving Out of Neutral
The pelvis in Nuetral, creating stability and core engagement When teaching Pilates, the concept of a neutral pelvis is often considered...
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Michael King
Dec 16, 20243 min read
Pilates Movement Monday: Using the Pilates Ring for Lower Body Engagement
Side-Lying Pilates with a ring, focusing on lower body aligment and adductor engagement Today’s Pilates Movement Monday focuses on the...
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Michael King
Dec 13, 20242 min read
Pilates Fitness Friday: Maximising Results with Micro Workouts
Short, powerful exercises energise the body and fit perfectly into a busy day Incorporating micro workouts, brief, high-intensity...
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Michael King
Dec 2, 20243 min read
Movement Monday: Exploring Joseph Pilates' Toe Separator and Its Role in Foot Health
Joseph Pilates was not only a pioneer in the development of the Pilates method but also an innovator who created various pieces of...
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Michael King
Nov 25, 20243 min read
Pilates Movement Monday: Exploring the Arabesque
As Pilates teachers, we're always looking for ways to guide our clients through movements that not only enhance their strength and...
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Michael King
Nov 8, 20243 min read
Fitness Friday: Preparing Our Clients for Pilates After a Day of Sitting
For Pilates teachers, the end-of-day classes bring in clients who've often spent long hours at desks or behind screens. Many arrive with...
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Michael King
Oct 24, 20243 min read
Understanding the Impact of the Menstrual Cycle on Core and Joint Stability in Pilates
As Pilates teachers, it's essential to understand how the menstrual cycle can affect our clients' bodies, particularly in terms of core...
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Michael King
Oct 18, 20243 min read
Pilates Fitness Friday: Walking on a Flat vs. Incline: Which is Best?
When we think of walking for fitness, most of us automatically imagine a flat surface. However, many gyms offer treadmills with an...
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Michael King
Oct 7, 20242 min read
Pilates Movement Monday: Thigh Stretch on the Reformer
Today, on Movement Monday, we’re diving into one of my favourite movements: the Thigh Stretch on the Reformer. This exercise is excellent...
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Michael King
Oct 5, 20242 min read
Pilates Self-Care Saturday: Unlocking the Power of the Heart’s Electromagnetic Field
As Pilates teachers, we often focus on the body’s physical alignment and strength, but today I’d like to explore something deeper that...
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Michael King
Sep 29, 20243 min read
Pilates Soulful Sunday: When Things Go Wrong – How to Handle Professional Conflict.
On Soulful Sunday, we take a moment to reflect. We look back at the week gone by, and we set our intentions for the week ahead. This...
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Michael King
Sep 27, 20244 min read
Pilates Fitness Friday: The Role of Joint Mobility in Functional Fitness
As Pilates teachers, we understand the importance of mobility, stability, and strength in movement. But when it comes to other forms of...
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Michael King
Sep 19, 20243 min read
If You Can Hear Your Pilates Breathing, It's Too Loud
When we think about Pilates, breath and movement are intrinsically linked. The connection between the two is fundamental to the method,...
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