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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 26, 20253 min read


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 22, 20253 min read


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 20, 20253 min read


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 19, 20253 min read


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 16, 20253 min read


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 15, 20253 min read


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 13, 20252 min read


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 8, 20252 min read


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 1, 20252 min read


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 25, 20252 min read


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 11, 20253 min read


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 27, 20252 min read


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 26, 20252 min read


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 20, 20252 min read


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 13, 20253 min read


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 6, 20253 min read


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 30, 20252 min read


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 23, 20252 min read


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 16, 20251 min read


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 10, 20252 min read
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