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Pilates Wellness Wednesday. The day after you overdid it.
The quiet aftermath of celebration, where excess lingers and the body asks for gentler choices. We all know this morning. Heavy head. Sluggish body. That quiet moment where you replay the extra glass, the second dessert, the late night that felt festive at the time and less charming now. Your body is not cross with you. It is asking for a reset, not a punishment. The first thing to drop is guilt. Guilt stresses the nervous system. Stress slows recovery. Beating yourself up ne

Michael King
Dec 17, 20252 min read


Pilates Self-Care Saturday: Winter Skin And Joint Support For Your Body
Warm socks, Pilates mat, and Omega 3 showing simple winter care for skin and joints. Winter does its best to rough you up, especially your skin and joints. The heating runs all day, the air dries out, and suddenly everything feels tight for no good reason. You handle Pilates studios full of people moving with ease, then step outside and feel your own hands turning into sandpaper. Skin needs steady care this season. Moisturise right after a shower while the skin still holds so

Michael King
Dec 6, 20251 min read


Pilates Self-Care Saturday: The Myth of the Magic Spoonful
Dark brown mystery jar with a question mark label and a spoon inside. Every few days, a new post appears claiming that one spoonful of something will lower cholesterol, clean arteries, regulate blood sugar, and suppress hunger. The ingredient is never clear. That is the warning sign. Vague claims sell clicks, not health. Real food works. Magic shortcuts do not. Here is the truth behind the usual “spoonful” suggestions: A spoon of chia or flax gives fibre. It supports digestio

Michael King
Nov 22, 20251 min read


Pilates Wellness Wednesday: The Power of Fermented Foods
A jar of sauerkraut sits in warm sunlight, symbolising balance, patience, and natural wellness. Fermented foods have quietly returned from tradition to modern nutrition. They support digestion, boost immunity, and stabilise mood. For Pilates teachers and clients, they offer calm focus, sustained energy, and faster recovery. Fermentation happens when natural bacteria feed on the sugars in food. This process produces lactic acid, which preserves the food and creates probiotics.

Michael King
Nov 12, 20251 min read
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