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Pilates Fitness Friday: The Goldilocks Zone of Exercise
Three shoes symbolise exercise extremes, with the middle pair representing the balanced Goldilocks zone. In fitness, more is not always...

Michael King
Sep 121 min read
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Pilates Wellness Wednesday: Apple Chili for the Autumn Harvest
A rustic bowl of apple chili sits on a wooden table, glowing in sunlight. This time of year, many of us are surrounded by apples from our...

Michael King
Sep 102 min read
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Pilates Fitness Friday: Walking Backwards for Better Fitness
A man walks backwards on a track, strengthening muscles and improving balance naturally. Walking is one of the most natural forms of...

Michael King
Sep 52 min read
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Pilates Fitness Friday: Healthy Feet and Shoes
A woman relaxes on a sofa, feet in focus, enjoying a peaceful moment. This week I want to take a moment to talk about our feet. They are...

Michael King
Aug 292 min read
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Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Thanks Mum, It’s All in the Genes
A mother lovingly cradles her baby, sharing a serene and tender moment. We all know that mums love to remind us of everything they have...

Michael King
Aug 263 min read
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Pilates Fitness Friday: Why Creatine and Strength Training Matter for Women
Active older adult enjoying resistance training, building muscle, bone health, and vitality with weights. If I had a pound for every time...

Michael King
Aug 223 min read
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Pilates Wellness Wednesday: Plastics in our kitchens.
A black non-stick pan cooking a golden omelette on a gas stove. We talk a lot about what we put into our bodies, yet the tools we cook...

Michael King
Aug 203 min read
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Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday The AI Retina Test and What It Can See That a Quick Look Cannot
Vivid close up of a human iris showing striking blue orange and golden patterns. If you have ever had a doctor shine a light into your...

Michael King
Aug 193 min read
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Pilates Self Care Saturday: Rethinking RICE in 2025
A close-up of an ice pack applied to an ankle to reduce pain. For years in Pilates and Fitness many of us were taught to manage sprains...

Michael King
Aug 163 min read
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Pilates Fitness Friday: The Simple Step Up
Indoor stair workout building strength, stability, and cardiovascular fitness at home. Climbing a single step at home is one of the most...

Michael King
Aug 153 min read
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Pilates Wellness Wednesday: Morning Movement Rituals for a Better Day
Woman performing a gentle Pilates side stretch to awaken her body on Wellness Wednesday. How you start your morning can set the tone for...

Michael King
Aug 132 min read
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Pilates Fitness Friday: Just Three Minutes a Day
Joyful senior performing a one-minute vigorous activity to support longevity and vitality. It’s easy to assume that improving health and...

Michael King
Aug 82 min read
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Pilates Fitness Friday: Rethinking Rest – The Power of Active Recovery
A peaceful walk through a sunlit forest captures the essence of active recovery and calm. When we talk about fitness and training, many...

Michael King
Aug 12 min read
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Pilates Fitness Friday: Introducing Plyometrics for Older Adults
Strengthen your legs with this simple home step-up, building balance and plyometric power. Pilates is renowned for its control, precision...

Michael King
Jul 252 min read
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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
Jul 113 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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