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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 18, 20252 min read


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 17, 20253 min read


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 16, 20252 min read


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 3, 20252 min read


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 1, 20252 min read


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 28, 20252 min read


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 26, 20252 min read


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 10, 20252 min read


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 3, 20252 min read


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 16, 20252 min read


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 13, 20253 min read


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 10, 20253 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...

Michael King
Feb 3, 20253 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...

Michael King
Jan 31, 20252 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...

Michael King
Jan 23, 20253 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,...

Michael King
Jan 10, 20253 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...

Michael King
Jan 9, 20253 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...

Michael King
Jan 6, 20253 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...

Michael King
Dec 23, 20242 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...

Michael King
Dec 19, 20244 min read
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