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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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Pilates Movement Monday: Revisiting the Roll-Up
A Pilates practitioner demonstrating the full Roll-Up, reaching forward with controlled spinal articulation Matwork is at the heart of...

Michael King
Mar 102 min read
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Pilates Movement Monday The Tendon Stretch on the Wunda Chair
Focused and poised, a pilates practitioner executes a challenging Pilates movement on the Wunda Chair. The Wunda Chair is a unique and...

Michael King
Mar 32 min read
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Pilates and the Power of Hope Molecules
Visual representation of hope molecules—myokines released through muscle contraction, boosting mental resilience naturally Recent...

Michael King
Feb 162 min read
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Technique Thursday: Pilates and the Problem of Fake Flexibility
Pilates teacher correcting alignment during a roll-down, promoting authentic movement and preventing compensations As Pilates teachers,...

Michael King
Feb 133 min read
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Movement Monday: Pilates Reformer Grasshopper
Advanced Grasshopper on the Reformer enhances spinal extension, hip mobility, and shoulder stability The Grasshopper on the Reformer is a...

Michael King
Feb 103 min read
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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...

Michael King
Feb 33 min read
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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...

Michael King
Jan 312 min read
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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...

Michael King
Jan 233 min read
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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,...

Michael King
Jan 103 min read
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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...

Michael King
Jan 93 min read
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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...

Michael King
Jan 63 min read
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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...

Michael King
Dec 23, 20242 min read
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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...

Michael King
Dec 19, 20244 min read
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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...

Michael King
Dec 16, 20243 min read
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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...

Michael King
Dec 13, 20242 min read
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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...

Michael King
Dec 2, 20243 min read
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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...

Michael King
Nov 25, 20243 min read
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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...

Michael King
Nov 8, 20243 min read
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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...

Michael King
Oct 24, 20243 min read
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