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Pilates Soulful Sunday: Letting Go of Perfection
A woman’s reflection in a shard of mirror against sunlit textured wall. Perfection is a tidy picture. It looks neat on a screen or in a...

Michael King
Aug 244 min read
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Self Care Saturday: Stepping into autumn with fresh air and movement
A carpet of autumn leaves in rich reds, golds, and earthy browns. This weekend feels like a gift. With a bank holiday on Monday across...

Michael King
Aug 232 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 Technique Thursday: Posture Versus Cellular Alignment
A glowing human figure filled with luminous cellular light, symbolising posture and alignment. We talk a lot about posture in the pilates...

Michael King
Aug 214 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 Movement Monday: Swimming on All Fours with the Ring
Woman practising Pilates swimming variation on all fours with the Pilates ring. Swimming is a beautiful way to teach coordination,...

Michael King
Aug 184 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 Thoughtful Tuesday: The Importance of Being Fully Present in Class
Teacher supports client’s seated stretch, focusing on alignment and safe movement technique. In a world full of notifications, to-do...

Michael King
Aug 122 min read
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Pilates Movement of the Day: Deep Squat on a Yoga Block
Focused and balanced, he holds a deep squat, raising one foot on a block to open the hips. If you want to improve your Pilates practice,...

Michael King
Aug 112 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 Wellness Wednesday: Anxiety Dreams and the Teaching Mind
Waking from a Pilates anxiety dream—wide-eyed, tangled hair, and heart racing in bed. Let’s be honest. No matter how long we’ve been...

Michael King
Aug 73 min read
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Pilates Soulful Sunday: August as a Gentle Turning Point
An open window with soft curtains frames a quiet summer landscape ready for reflection. August holds a quiet kind of magic. It is still...

Michael King
Aug 32 min read
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Pilates Self Care Saturday: Cognitive Shuffling
Struggling to sleep, he buries his head under a pillow seeking quiet and calm. Do you have a hard time getting to sleep at night? Find...

Michael King
Aug 22 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 Technique Thursday: Stability Without Rigidity
Back view showing optimal scapular alignment and soft V shoulder placement for stability without tension When we talk about shoulder...

Michael King
Jul 312 min read
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Pilates Wellness Wednesday: Hydration Supplements – What’s in Your Morning Drink?
Start your day hydrated with electrolytes, capsules, and supplements to support energy and focus. It’s a popular health ritual these...

Michael King
Jul 303 min read
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Pilates Soulful Sunday: Embracing the Body’s Journey
A syringe and capsules rest calmly against a teal medical curtain, symbolising health and prevention. Last Thursday I had the shingles...

Michael King
Jul 273 min read
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Pilates Self-Care Saturday: Finding the Best Olive Oil in the UK
Four mystery olive oil bottles sit on a kitchen counter, labels marked with question marks. I’ll admit it. I'm obsessed with olive oil....

Michael King
Jul 263 min read
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