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Pilates Fitness Friday: Are We Obsessed with the Wrong Things?
Bare feet stand on a digital scale showing 68.2 kg, symbolising balanced body composition. It’s Fitness Friday and let’s be honest. Most...

Michael King
6 days ago3 min read
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Pilates Fitness Friday: What Is Functional Strength?
Older woman practicing functional strength with rotation using a soft ball in a studio. When we talk about strength in Pilates, we are...

Michael King
Jun 272 min read
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Pilates Technique Thursday: Why Matwork Comes Before Reformer
Reformer classes shine when taught with a strong foundation in Pilates Matwork principles. In today’s fast moving fitness world, it’s...

Michael King
Jun 262 min read
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Pilates Fitness Friday: Discover Japanese Interval Walking
Brisk walking among cherry blossoms blends tradition, fitness, and well-being for body and spirit. If you’ve been walking daily but not...

Michael King
Jun 202 min read
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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
Jun 133 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 Fitness Friday: The Power of Walking for Body Change
Walking on a treadmill—simple, consistent movement that transforms posture, mood, and body shape When we talk about fitness, especially...

Michael King
May 302 min read
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Pilates Fitness Friday: The 30-Second Sit-to-Stand Challenge
An hourglass on a chair symbolises time passing — test your functional age today. This week’s Pilates Fitness Friday is a bit different....

Michael King
May 232 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 Self-Care Saturday: Nourish with Nettles
Fresh spring nettles blooming along a quiet countryside path, perfect for mindful foraging. Self-Care Saturday is here again, and today...

Michael King
May 102 min read
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Pilates Fitness Friday: Calisthenics for a Stronger You
Active ageing with smiles and strength—calisthenics keeps bodies moving and spirits high together. This month, with the weather...

Michael King
May 92 min read
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Pilates & Metabolism: Busting the Age Myth and Boosting Energy Naturally
Age doesn’t slow you down, lifestyle does. Stay active and keep metabolism thriving Most people believe their metabolism slows down with...

Michael King
May 72 min read
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Pilates Fitness Friday: The Return of Classical STEP
Stepping into summer with classical STEP, bringing rhythm and energy back to your training. This Fitness Friday, I’m thrilled to announce...

Michael King
May 22 min read
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Pilates Fitness Friday: The Power of Dance and the Psychology of Movement
Diverse group dancing in sync, expressing joy and connection through shared rhythmic movement. As Pilates teachers we often find...

Michael King
Apr 252 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 Thoughtful Tuesday: The History of Easter Eggs and Is There Such a Thing as Healthy Chocolate
A stunning decorative Easter egg symbolising renewal and mindful indulgence in the spring season As Pilates teachers we are often the...

Michael King
Apr 152 min read
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Pilates Fitness Friday: Walking for Your Brain
Brisk walking outdoors supports brain health and boosts memory with every step. Incorporating regular physical activity into our routines...

Michael King
Apr 112 min read
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Pilates Self Care Saturday: Self Spring Clean
Spring clean your habits – it’s time to toss out the winter comforts holding you back. As spring begins to bloom around us, it's not just...

Michael King
Apr 52 min read
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Pilates Fitness Friday: Understanding Blood Flow and Perceived Exertion in Walking
Walking for wellness: track your effort without tech using the perceived exertion scale. When it comes to moving more, many of us rely on...

Michael King
Apr 43 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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