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Pilates Fitness Friday: Mobility vs Flexibility – What’s the Difference?
Focused man stretching hamstring indoors, demonstrating passive flexibility with controlled posture. As Pilates teachers, we often hear...

Michael King
Jul 42 min read
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Pilates Movement Monday: Kneeling Cat on the Wunda Chair
Explore spinal articulation with Kneeling Cat on the Wunda Chair – precise, breath-led movement. Today’s featured movement is the...

Michael King
Jun 231 min read
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Pilates Movement Monday: Exploring the Double Leg Kick
Pilates Double Leg Kick shown in extension phase, activating back, glutes, and shoulder muscles. The Double Leg Kick is one of those...

Michael King
May 262 min read
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Pilates Movement Monday: Exploring the Mermaid on the Chair
Teacher supports client during Mermaid on the Chair, encouraging alignment, breath, and length through the spine. The Pilates Wunda Chair...

Michael King
May 123 min read
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Pilates Movement Monday: Exploring the Lower Body Lunge on the Reformer
Focused control and balance in a Reformer lunge, lengthening through the full kinetic chain. When it comes to closing a session with...

Michael King
Mar 243 min read
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Pilates Fitness Friday: The Effectiveness of Hula Hooping as a Workout
A playful take on hula hoop fitness—coordination, core strength, and fun in motion! Hula hooping has been making waves on social media as...

Michael King
Mar 72 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 Fitness Friday: Why Mobility Training is More Than Just a Warm-Up
Pilates for mobility: Engaging the core while improving hamstring flexibility and spinal articulation. In the ever-evolving fitness...

Michael King
Feb 213 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 and Longevity: A Wellness Trend for 2025
Discover how longevity-focused Pilates is shaping the future of wellness in 2025. Learn how to integrate Pilates principles for a healthier,

Michael King
Jan 83 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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Fitness Friday: Exploring Kettlebell Training – Strength, Mobility, and Progression
Kettlebells have become a prominent fixture in fitness routines across the UK, celebrated for their versatility and effectiveness. For...

Michael King
Nov 29, 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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Pilates Wellness Wednesday: Embracing Short Bursts of Movement in Your Day
In the fast-paced world we live in, dedicating a full hour to Pilates each day can often feel unrealistic, even for the most dedicated...

Michael King
Nov 13, 20243 min read
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Pilates Self-Care Saturday: Managing Headaches with an Osteopath's Insight
Headaches are an all-too-common ailment that can disrupt our daily lives and affect our ability to teach and practise Pilates...

Michael King
Aug 10, 20242 min read
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Pilates Technique Thursday: Focus on the Thumb
Welcome to another edition of Technique Thursday! Today, we’re shining a spotlight on an often-overlooked but incredibly important part...

Michael King
Jul 4, 20242 min read
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Movement Monday: Mastering the Open Leg Rocker in Pilates
Welcome back to Movement Monday! Today, we’re delving into the intricacies of the Open Leg Rocker, a fascinating Pilates exercise that...

Michael King
Jul 1, 20242 min read
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Technical Thursday: Unlocking Movement Potential in Pilates - Addressing Thoracic Restrictions and Wrist & Shoulder Issues
Welcome to Technical Thursday, where we delve into the nuanced aspects of Pilates teaching to enhance our practice and enrich our...

Michael King
Jun 13, 20242 min read
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Dance Your Way to Wellbeing: The Complementary Roles of Music, Dance, and Pilates in Fitness
Dance: A Universal Language of Expression One of the most common hesitations I hear from clients is, "I'm not a dancer," which opens up a...

Michael King
Feb 23, 20242 min read
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Movement Monday: Unravelling the Pilates Control Balance
Happy Movement Monday to all our dedicated Pilates teachers across the UK and beyond! Today, we delve into one of Joseph Pilates' most...

Michael King
Feb 19, 20242 min read
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