Fitness Friday: Preparing Our Clients for Pilates After a Day of Sitting
For Pilates teachers, the end-of-day classes bring in clients who've often spent long hours at desks or behind screens. Many arrive with...
top of page
Michael King
Oct 243 min read
Understanding the Impact of the Menstrual Cycle on Core and Joint Stability in Pilates
As Pilates teachers, it's essential to understand how the menstrual cycle can affect our clients' bodies, particularly in terms of core...
8 views0 comments
Michael King
Oct 183 min read
Pilates Fitness Friday: Walking on a Flat vs. Incline: Which is Best?
When we think of walking for fitness, most of us automatically imagine a flat surface. However, many gyms offer treadmills with an...
13 views0 comments
Michael King
Oct 72 min read
Pilates Movement Monday: Thigh Stretch on the Reformer
Today, on Movement Monday, we’re diving into one of my favourite movements: the Thigh Stretch on the Reformer. This exercise is excellent...
9 views0 comments
Michael King
Oct 52 min read
Pilates Self-Care Saturday: Unlocking the Power of the Heart’s Electromagnetic Field
As Pilates teachers, we often focus on the body’s physical alignment and strength, but today I’d like to explore something deeper that...
12 views0 comments
Michael King
Sep 293 min read
Pilates Soulful Sunday: When Things Go Wrong – How to Handle Professional Conflict.
On Soulful Sunday, we take a moment to reflect. We look back at the week gone by, and we set our intentions for the week ahead. This...
5 views0 comments
Michael King
Sep 274 min read
Pilates Fitness Friday: The Role of Joint Mobility in Functional Fitness
As Pilates teachers, we understand the importance of mobility, stability, and strength in movement. But when it comes to other forms of...
9 views0 comments
Michael King
Sep 193 min read
If You Can Hear Your Pilates Breathing, It's Too Loud
When we think about Pilates, breath and movement are intrinsically linked. The connection between the two is fundamental to the method,...
15 views0 comments
Michael King
Sep 103 min read
Thoughtful Tuesday: Manspreading and Its Impact on Posture in Pilates
As Pilates teachers, we often deal with various postural habits and tendencies that our clients bring into the studio. One common posture...
19 views0 comments
Michael King
Sep 93 min read
Movement Monday: Exploring the Parakeet in Pilates
Welcome to this week's Movement Monday , where we dive into the fundamentals of a Pilates classic, the Parakeet . This exercise,...
12 views0 comments
Michael King
Sep 63 min read
Pilates Fitness Friday: Balancing the Body by Strengthening the Hamstrings
As Pilates teachers, we often find ourselves working with clients who have spent years focusing on fitness programmes that place a lot of...
13 views0 comments
Michael King
Sep 23 min read
Exploring the Swan Dive on the Wunda Chair: How Pilates Equipment Transforms Movement
In the world of Pilates, we often find that performing the same movement on different pieces of equipment can lead to entirely new...
23 views1 comment
Michael King
Aug 123 min read
Movement Monday: Elevating the Pilates Shoulder Bridge with the Stability Ball
As Pilates teachers, we constantly seek ways to challenge and engage our clients, whether in a group setting or during personal training...
11 views0 comments
Michael King
Aug 102 min read
Pilates Self-Care Saturday: Managing Headaches with an Osteopath's Insight
Headaches are an all-too-common ailment that can disrupt our daily lives and affect our ability to teach and practise Pilates...
7 views0 comments
Michael King
Jul 153 min read
Movement Monday: Mastering the Single Leg Kick in Pilates
Welcome back to Movement Monday! Today, we’re delving into the world of matwork with a focus on the Single Leg Kick. This classic Pilates...
32 views0 comments
Michael King
Jul 42 min read
Pilates Technique Thursday: Focus on the Thumb
Welcome to another edition of Technique Thursday! Today, we’re shining a spotlight on an often-overlooked but incredibly important part...
16 views0 comments
Michael King
Jun 283 min read
Navigating Internal Rotation: Insights from a Pilates Teacher
Traveling frequently, especially through bustling airports from the UK to Italy, Sofia, and Turkey, provides a unique perspective for us...
9 views0 comments
Michael King
Jun 252 min read
Understanding Fascia in Pilates: The Impact of Weight Loss and Loose Skin
As Pilates teachers, we might have a client who has successfully lost a significant amount of weight, only to be left with loose skin....
82 views0 comments
Michael King
Jun 213 min read
Pilates and Tendons: Understanding the Impact of Oestrogen Loss
Hello Pilates Teachers, Today, let's delve into a crucial topic that affects many of our clients, particularly women: the relationship...
8 views0 comments
Michael King
Jun 143 min read
Managing Calf Injuries in Active Clients: Guidelines for Pilates Teachers
As Pilates teachers, we often encounter clients who are not just dedicated to their practice but are also actively engaged in other forms...
5 views0 comments
bottom of page