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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 Wellness Wednesday: Morning Movement Rituals for a Better Day
Woman performing a gentle Pilates side stretch to awaken her body on Wellness Wednesday. How you start your morning can set the tone for...

Michael King
Aug 132 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 Soulful Sunday: Nature’s Timeless Lessons
Ancient yew tree with twisted trunk, enclosed by stone wall and churchyard. Yesterday, as part of our weekend Pilates event, we took a...

Michael King
Aug 102 min read
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Pilates Self-Care Saturday: Moringa – The Miracle Tree for Your Wellbeing
Fresh moringa leaves, pods, seeds, and powder showcasing the plant’s rich nutritional benefits. If you have ever wandered through a...

Michael King
Aug 92 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 Thoughtful Tuesday: The Ripple Effect
A single drop creates calm ripples, just like your presence in every Pilates class. As a Pilates teacher, you have likely touched more...

Michael King
Aug 62 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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Pilates Fitness Friday: Introducing Plyometrics for Older Adults
Strengthen your legs with this simple home step-up, building balance and plyometric power. Pilates is renowned for its control, precision...

Michael King
Jul 252 min read
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Pilates Wellness Wednesday: The Power of Beetroot and Cinnamon – A Homemade Health Boost
Beetroot cubes and cinnamon on a wooden table, the perfect pairing for liver-cleansing wellness. Cinnamon’s history as a healing spice...

Michael King
Jul 232 min read
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Pilates Soulful Sunday: A Birthday Reflection
My birthday cake from Bulgaria, perfectly capturing my love for Pilates and teaching Reformer. Today is my birthday. Another year around...

Michael King
Jul 202 min read
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