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Pilates Technique Thursday: Why More Than Ten Reformers Isn’t Pilates
A crowded Reformer room shows how Pilates precision fades when numbers climb too high. Over the years I have taught many different types...

Michael King
Oct 2, 20252 min read


Wellness Wednesday: Sleep Upgrades That Matter
A small bedroom with two people and pets shows how CO2 levels rise overnight. Getting good sleep isn’t about luck. It’s about creating...

Michael King
Oct 1, 20252 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Misaligned Circadian Rhythms
A countryside split in half, glowing moonlit night meets radiant golden sunrise. If you are always tired or find yourself dragging...

Michael King
Sep 30, 20252 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Leg Circles on the Reformer
Maintaining neutral spine and pelvis, the legs circle to challenge pelvic stability. Leg Circles on the Reformer look simple, but the...

Michael King
Sep 29, 20251 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday: What Defines You
Three stones engraved with words reflect the essence of identity beyond material possessions. We often hear that what we wear, what we...

Michael King
Sep 28, 20251 min read


Self-Care Saturday: Choosing the Right AI for the Right Job
A modern laptop screen showing AI with a chat bubble reading ASK ME. AI is no longer something on the horizon, it’s already in your...

Michael King
Sep 27, 20252 min read


Pilates Fitness Friday: Boosting VO₂ Max : What You Need to Know
Brisk walking is a simple warm-up to prepare for VO₂ max interval training. We’ve talked about cardio on Fitness Fridays before. It...

Michael King
Sep 26, 20252 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: Precision in Small Props
Using the ball to challenge control, balance, and precision while maintaining alignment. Walk into most Pilates studios today and you...

Michael King
Sep 25, 20252 min read


Pilates Wellness Wednesday: Wellness, and Hearing Loss
An woman struggles to hear, highlighting the silent challenges of hearing loss. Hearing loss often creeps in without notice. It is not...

Michael King
Sep 24, 20252 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Earwax Friend, Foe, and Freak Show
Close-up photo of a man’s ear and side profile, showing skin and short hair. Earwax gets a bad reputation. People act like it’s toxic...

Michael King
Sep 23, 20252 min read


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

Michael King
Sep 22, 20252 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday: Pressing Pause
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...

Michael King
Sep 21, 20251 min read


Pilates Self-Care Saturday: Listen to Your Body
Joyful woman dancing in her living room with headphones, moving freely and smiling brightly. There’s a difference between discipline and...

Michael King
Sep 20, 20251 min read


Pilates Fitness Friday: Pilates Conditioning for Runners and Cyclists
Cyclist showing forward flexion posture that restricts breath, highlighting Pilates’ role in alignment. Runners and cyclists are experts...

Michael King
Sep 19, 20252 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: Why Parallel versus Rotation on the Reformer Foot Series
Two pairs of feet side by side, one parallel, one rotated, showing alignment differences. Joseph Pilates allegedly worked on the reformer...

Michael King
Sep 18, 20252 min read


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

Michael King
Sep 17, 20253 min read


Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Posture and Your Tongue
Head upright, shoulders wide, tongue extended to show posture influencing tongue reach. Your tongue stops short when you stick it out....

Michael King
Sep 16, 20253 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: Swan Dive on the Stability Ball
Swan Dive on a fully inflated stability ball builds thoracic strength, control, and balance. The Pilates Swan Dive is a powerful...

Michael King
Sep 15, 20252 min read


Pilates Soulful Sunday: Choosing the Present Over Fear
A calm breath in the forest, reminding us the present moment is precious. Lately I’ve been thinking about how much energy we waste...

Michael King
Sep 14, 20251 min read


Pilates Self-Care Saturday: Start the Day with Water
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...

Michael King
Sep 13, 20251 min read
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