Pilates Technique Thursday: Pilates Versus the Megaformer – Understanding the Comparison
The Megaformer has become a fitness buzzword, often stealing the spotlight in discussions about low-impact, resistance-based exercise....
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Michael King
4 days ago3 min read
Pilates Wellness Wednesday: Embracing Bio-Living in Your Daily Life
In today’s fast-paced world, where technology dominates our lives and convenience often trumps mindfulness, the concept of bio-living...
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Michael King
6 days ago3 min read
Movement Monday: Thread the Needle for Pilates Teachers
This week’s Movement Monday features Thread the Needle , a dynamic rotational exercise that develops thoracic mobility, shoulder...
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Michael King
Nov 172 min read
Pilates Soulful Sunday: Reflecting on the Past to Shape Your Future
As Pilates teachers, we often focus on the here and now, on helping our clients connect with their bodies and minds in the present...
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Michael King
Nov 144 min read
Technique Thursday: The Art of Observation in Pilates Teaching
In Pilates teaching, there's an essential skill that often goes beyond demonstrating the movements, it's the ability to observe, assess,...
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Michael King
Nov 116 min read
Mastering the Teaser with Resistance Bands: Benefits and Insights for Pilates Teachers
As Pilates teachers, we’re all familiar with the classical movement, the Teaser . An iconic exercise in the Pilates repertoire, the...
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Michael King
Nov 92 min read
Pilates Self-Care Saturday: The Power of Your Morning Ritual
Starting the day with intention can have a profound effect on our overall wellbeing, helping us to be more present, more resilient, and...
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Michael King
Nov 83 min read
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...
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Michael King
Nov 72 min read
Pilates Technique Thursday: The Art of Class Planning
In a recent discussion in a social media group, a pilates teacher asked if there was an app capable of designing Pilates classes. It’s an...
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Michael King
Nov 52 min read
Pilates Thoughtful Tuesday: Reflections on a Blossoming Pilates World in China
As I sit here, preparing to leave the southern shores of China, reflecting on the past few days feels nothing short of inspiring. Here,...
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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...
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Michael King
Oct 213 min read
Pilates Movement Monday: Bringing the Reformer Elephant to Matwork
For this Movement Monday, we’re exploring the Elephant , a well-loved Reformer exercise, and how to bring it into your matwork classes....
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Michael King
Oct 172 min read
Pilates Technique Thursday: Understanding the Quality of Movement
As Pilates teachers, we often talk about the elusive "quality of movement." But what exactly does that mean when we dig deeper into...
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Michael King
Oct 143 min read
Pilates Movement Monday: Exploring Jumping on the Reformer
When it comes to incorporating dynamic movement into Pilates, jumping on the Reformer is a fantastic way to build strength, coordination,...
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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...
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Michael King
Sep 303 min read
Pilates Movement Monday: Transferring the Elephant from Reformer to Mat
One of the beautiful aspects of Pilates is how versatile the exercises are across different pieces of apparatus and the mat. Today, we’re...
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Michael King
Sep 232 min read
Movement Monday: Exploring Climb the Tree on the Pilates Ladder Barrel
The Climb the Tree exercise is a favourite for many Pilates practitioners, whether on the Reformer or the Ladder Barrel. While both...
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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,...
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Michael King
Sep 123 min read
Technique Thursday: Exploring the Difference Between Method Pilates Teachers and Fitness Pilates Teachers
In recent years, the conversation around Pilates teaching has evolved, with increasing discussion about the distinction between a method...
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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,...
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