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Pilates Fitness Friday: Longer Strides and Psoas Use
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

Michael King
5 days ago2 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: Can We Really Research Fascia in Living Bodies?
A detailed fascia network showing the connective tissue’s layered fibres and living structure. At a recent event, a professional made a comment that stuck with me: “How can they really test fascia when people are still alive?” It was one of those remarks that stays in your head. So I decided to look and see what’s actually possible. Before getting into the science, let’s take a step back and explain what fascia is for anyone unsure. Fascia is a continuous web of connective t

Michael King
Nov 133 min read


Pilates Self-Care Saturday: Simple Hydration Rituals to Support Fascia and Focus
Fresh cucumber, melon, tomatoes, and leafy greens highlight simple, hydrating foods that support fascia health. Hydration is not only...

Michael King
Oct 112 min read


Pilates Wellness Wednesday: The Link Between Breath and Nervous System Balance
Detailed visual of the human nervous system showing the brain, spinal cord, and neural pathways. Breath is both automatic and voluntary,...

Michael King
Oct 83 min read


Pilates Movement Monday: The Semaphore on the Reformer
Controlled shoulder strength and balance in the traditional Semaphore Reformer exercise with smooth precision. The Semaphore is one of...

Michael King
Oct 62 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 242 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 173 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 163 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 152 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: Analysing Movement for Better Results
Visual representation of muscle activation and alignment in a back extension movement for mobility As Pilates teachers, one of the most...

Michael King
Jan 233 min read


The Interplay of Anatomy and Mobility in Pilates Training
As a seasoned Pilates teacher, I've always been fascinated by the profound impact of mobility training on our anatomical structure....

Michael King
Nov 11, 20232 min read
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