Protein sources sit on a wooden board with eggs, salmon and lean meat. Protein helps your body repair tissue after training. Your needs change with age and how hard you work. Strength sessions drive the highest demand. Cardio still needs support because it breaks tissue down, only less aggressively. Spread protein across your meals, aim for steady portions and pick sources that fit your diet. Plant options work well when you mix them. Older adults often need a little more to

Long walking stride by the lake showing greater hip extension that lengthens the psoas. How extending your walk and running will change your psoas use When you walk a bit longer or start adding short runs into your week, your psoas wakes up fast. It is one of those muscles that pretends to be quiet in class, then makes a scene the moment you take it outside. The change in demand is simple. Longer strides ask it to lengthen. Running asks it to lift. If your posture drifts, you

Athlete bent over, struggling to breathe after intense effort during a race. In athletic training, breath control is often treated as background noise. Yet, the way you breathe affects performance more than most athletes realise. Pilates brings focus to this connection by teaching awareness, rhythm, and precision in breathing. Oxygen Delivery: Efficient breathing supports the balance between oxygen intake and carbon dioxide release. When athletes over-breathe or hold their br

Athletic alignment on rowing machine highlights Pilates principles of core strength and control. Walk into any gym and you’ll see the...

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

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

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

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

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...

Soft ankle weights add gentle resistance for targeted leg strength in Pilates sessions. Ankle weights have made something of a comeback...

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Post-menopausal hip discomfort can affect daily mobility and return to activities like running. As Pilates teachers, we often find...

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HYROX-style training in action – combining explosive jumps with functional strength and endurance If you've been hearing the name HYROX...

Pilates teacher correcting alignment during a roll-down, promoting authentic movement and preventing compensations As Pilates teachers,...

Short, powerful exercises energise the body and fit perfectly into a busy day Incorporating micro workouts, brief, high-intensity...

Staying fit doesn’t always mean going to the gym or having fancy equipment at home. You can easily incorporate effective fitness hacks...

As Pilates teachers, we often encounter clients who are dealing with various forms of fatigue, and it's important to recognise that not...

October is here, and with it comes the inevitable deluge of rain. It’s the kind of rain that the British Isles are so famous...

As Pilates teachers, we understand the importance of mobility, stability, and strength in movement. But when it comes to other forms of...