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Technique Thursday: Should You Point or Flex Your Feet in Pilates?
Pointing the toes enhances energy flow, elongation, and muscle activation. One of the most common questions I get from clients is: Should...

Michael King
Feb 273 min read
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Pilates Wellness Wednesday: Understanding Glycemic Load for Better Energy
A vibrant, nutrient-rich salad with low glycemic load ingredients for sustained energy and wellness. As Pilates teachers, we’re always...

Michael King
Feb 262 min read
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Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Understanding Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and Supporting Clients in Class
Neck and shoulder discomfort? Understanding Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and how Pilates can help Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is a...

Michael King
Feb 252 min read
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Pilates Movement Monday: Side Pull Up on the Wunda Chair
Using the Pilates Wunda Chair to enhance full-body strength, core control, and balance. Welcome to Pilates Movement Monday! Today, we're...

Michael King
Feb 242 min read
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Pilates Soulful Sunday: Reflecting on Self-Love Before the Week Begins
A person stands before a blurred mirror, lost in quiet self-reflection. As Pilates teachers, we often talk about balance—not just in...

Michael King
Feb 232 min read
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Pilates Self Care Saturday: Prioritising Sleep for a Stronger Body and Mind
A restful night supports movement, reduces stress, and enhances teaching energy in Pilates practice As Pilates teachers, we understand...

Michael King
Feb 223 min read
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Pilates Fitness Friday: Why Mobility Training is More Than Just a Warm-Up
Pilates for mobility: Engaging the core while improving hamstring flexibility and spinal articulation. In the ever-evolving fitness...

Michael King
Feb 213 min read
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Pilates Technique Thursday: Maintaining Your Reformer for Longevity
Regular Reformer maintenance ensures smooth carriage movement, preventing dust buildup and wheel friction Reformer training has surged in...

Michael King
Feb 202 min read
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Pilates Wellness Wednesday: Understanding Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening for Older Clients
An ultrasound scan checks for an abdominal aortic aneurysm, a crucial screening for older adults As Pilates teachers, it's essential to...

Michael King
Feb 192 min read
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Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Vampire Appliances and Energy-Saving Tips
A British three-pin plug fully inserted into a wall socket with the switch turned on. In these challenging times, we are all feeling the...

Michael King
Feb 182 min read
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Pilates Movement Monday: Long Spine on the Reformer
Long Spine on the Reformer—focus on spinal articulation, core control, and breath coordination. On this Pilates Movement Monday, we are...

Michael King
Feb 173 min read
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Pilates and the Power of Hope Molecules
Visual representation of hope molecules—myokines released through muscle contraction, boosting mental resilience naturally Recent...

Michael King
Feb 162 min read
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Pilates Self-Care Saturday: Lentils or Beans? Which is Better for You?
A perfect balance of lentils and beans, showcasing healthy winter meal options. As winter settles in, there’s something undeniably...

Michael King
Feb 152 min read
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Fitness Friday: The 'Movement Snack' Method
Wall sit for strength and stability, perfect for building endurance in your legs and core Finding creative ways to stay active throughout...

Michael King
Feb 143 min read
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Technique Thursday: Pilates and the Problem of Fake Flexibility
Pilates teacher correcting alignment during a roll-down, promoting authentic movement and preventing compensations As Pilates teachers,...

Michael King
Feb 133 min read
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Pilates Wednesday Wellness: Amish Amoxicillin What Is It?
Garlic bulb resting on a wooden table symbolising natural health and wellness When we think about wellness in Pilates we often focus on...

Michael King
Feb 122 min read
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Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday:The True Art of Innovation in Teaching
Innovative Pilates teaching: guide clients through fundamentals before exploring advanced movement variations When we think about...

Michael King
Feb 113 min read
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Movement Monday: Pilates Reformer Grasshopper
Advanced Grasshopper on the Reformer enhances spinal extension, hip mobility, and shoulder stability The Grasshopper on the Reformer is a...

Michael King
Feb 103 min read
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Pilates Soulful Sunday: Finding Balance in a World Gone Crazy
As crocuses, daffodils, and snowdrops emerge, they remind us that balance and beauty persist As we reach another Sunday, a moment of...

Michael King
Feb 92 min read
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Pilates Self-Care Saturday: The Cost and Ritual of a Cup of Tea
The perfect tea moment—freshly boiled water, a waiting cup, and a teabag ready to steep. Making a cup of tea used to be so simple. As...

Michael King
Feb 83 min read
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