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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 6, 20252 min read


Pilates Fitness Friday: Pilates and the Rowing Machine
Athletic alignment on rowing machine highlights Pilates principles of core strength and control. Walk into any gym and you’ll see the...

Michael King
Oct 3, 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 Fitness Friday: The Goldilocks Zone of Exercise
Three shoes symbolise exercise extremes, with the middle pair representing the balanced Goldilocks zone. In fitness, more is not always...

Michael King
Sep 12, 20251 min read


Pilates Technique Thursday: Super Slow Strength
A Pilates teacher guides precise Reformer leg work, focusing on control, strength, and alignment. One of the most overlooked ways to...

Michael King
Sep 4, 20251 min read


Pilates Fitness Friday: What Is Functional Strength?
Older woman practicing functional strength with rotation using a soft ball in a studio. When we talk about strength in Pilates, we are...

Michael King
Jun 27, 20252 min read


Pilates Fitness Friday: Bone Health and the Power of Strength Training
Building bone strength with focused shoulder presses—strength training supports healthy ageing and posture. Bone health is one of those...

Michael King
Jun 6, 20253 min read


Fitness Friday: Strength Training and Pilates for Women - Unlocking Strength Without the Bulk
Welcome to Fitness Friday! Today, we're diving into a topic that often comes with many misconceptions: strength training for women. As a...

Michael King
May 24, 20243 min read
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