Brisk walking is a simple warm-up to prepare for VO₂ max interval training. We’ve talked about cardio on Fitness Fridays before. It...

Using the ball to challenge control, balance, and precision while maintaining alignment. Walk into most Pilates studios today and you...

An woman struggles to hear, highlighting the silent challenges of hearing loss. Hearing loss often creeps in without notice. It is not...

A Pilates practitioner performs controlled leg springs on the Cadillac, focusing on pelvic stability. I spent the weekend with a group of...

Sitting with tea, pausing to breathe, the Solway view reminds me to be present. There are times when I step away from being productive. I...

Joyful woman dancing in her living room with headphones, moving freely and smiling brightly. There’s a difference between discipline and...

Cyclist showing forward flexion posture that restricts breath, highlighting Pilates’ role in alignment. Runners and cyclists are experts...

Two pairs of feet side by side, one parallel, one rotated, showing alignment differences. Joseph Pilates allegedly worked on the reformer...

Bare foot beside trainer, a simple cue to balance barefoot skill with cushioned recovery. Your feet thrive on smart work and thoughtful...

Head upright, shoulders wide, tongue extended to show posture influencing tongue reach. Your tongue stops short when you stick it out....

Swan Dive on a fully inflated stability ball builds thoracic strength, control, and balance. The Pilates Swan Dive is a powerful...

A calm breath in the forest, reminding us the present moment is precious. Lately I’ve been thinking about how much energy we waste...

A woman drinks a glass of water at sunrise, rehydrating her brain and body for clarity. The first thing you put into your body each...

Three shoes symbolise exercise extremes, with the middle pair representing the balanced Goldilocks zone. In fitness, more is not always...

Two hands exchange crisp £50 notes, symbolising value, effort, and fair compensation. People often say money is hard to earn. In reality,...

A Pilates teacher demonstrates resilience in practice, using mindful control on the Reformer. Neuroscientists are now showing us what...

Pilates group performing Elephant on the Reformer, lengthening hamstrings and strengthening core stability. The Pilates Elephant is a...

An artist’s palette transforms into a living landscape, symbolising nature’s gift of colours. Have you ever paused beneath a tree and...

Bright colours contrast her mood, as overwhelming stress and anxiety take centre stage. Stress is something we all recognise, yet it is...

A man walks backwards on a track, strengthening muscles and improving balance naturally. Walking is one of the most natural forms of...