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Pilates Soulful Sunday: The Difference Between Method Pilates and Fitness Pilates
A visual divide between Method Pilates and Fitness Pilates—two approaches, one method What sets apart a true Pilates method teacher? It’s...
Michael King
Apr 62 min read
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Pilates Self Care Saturday: Self Spring Clean
Spring clean your habits – it’s time to toss out the winter comforts holding you back. As spring begins to bloom around us, it's not just...
Michael King
Apr 52 min read
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Pilates Fitness Friday: HYROX – The Trend Everyone's Talking About
HYROX-style training in action – combining explosive jumps with functional strength and endurance If you've been hearing the name HYROX...
Michael King
Mar 282 min read
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Pilates Fitness Friday: Bodyweight vs. Weights – Which Is Better for Strength Gains?
Strength at any age: Bodyweight training builds resilience, mobility, and confidence for older adults. When it comes to building...
Michael King
Mar 213 min read
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Pilates Fitness Friday Fasted Cardio Should You Do It?
Morning fasted cardio on a treadmill, highlighting movement, endurance, and Pilates-inspired fitness routines. The concept of performing...
Michael King
Mar 142 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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Fitness Friday: Are You an Integrated Pilates Educator?
Wearing many hats—Pilates, strength, mobility, and wellness—guiding clients beyond one method As teachers, we often see clients who need...
Michael King
Feb 73 min read
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Pilates Fitness Friday: Monitoring Your Body with Wearable Watches
Smartwatch and smartphone connection highlighting fitness tracking, heart rate monitoring, and stress management tools. In recent years,...
Michael King
Jan 103 min read
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Fitness Friday: Staying Active Over the Festive Season with Pilates
Holiday-themed setting with wine and tinsel, symbolising seasonal indulgence balanced by Pilates mindfulness. The festive season is a...
Michael King
Dec 20, 20243 min read
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Pilates Fitness Friday: Maximising Results with Micro Workouts
Short, powerful exercises energise the body and fit perfectly into a busy day Incorporating micro workouts, brief, high-intensity...
Michael King
Dec 13, 20242 min read
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Wellness Wednesday: Exploring the Link Between Cholesterol and Heart Disease
On this Wellness Wednesday, I want to extend my gratitude to our good friend Nuala Coombs for sharing a thought-provoking clip discussing...
Michael King
Nov 27, 20242 min read
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Pilates Fitness Friday: An Update on Training Heart Rates Around the World
As Pilates teachers, integrating a variety of exercise forms into our practice can create a more comprehensive approach to health and...
Michael King
Nov 22, 20242 min read
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Embracing Winter Walking for Pilates Teachers: A Seasonal Boost for Body and Mind
Having just moved to Scotland, I’m fully embracing the thrill of the unpredictable weather – sunny mornings, glorious in their chill,...
Michael King
Nov 15, 20242 min read
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Pilates Fitness Friday: Exploring Vibration Plates and Their Role in Fitness
As Pilates teachers, we’re constantly asked about new trends and fitness tools that are making waves in the industry. One that’s been...
Michael King
Oct 4, 20243 min read
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Pilates Technique Thursday: Understanding the Differences Between Mental, Cognitive, and Physical Fatigue
As Pilates teachers, we often encounter clients who are dealing with various forms of fatigue, and it's important to recognise that not...
Michael King
Oct 3, 20242 min read
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Pilates Wellness Wednesday: Embracing the October Rain – Should You Walk, Run, or Just Stay Dry?
October is here, and with it comes the inevitable deluge of rain. It’s the kind of rain that the British Isles are so famous...
Michael King
Oct 2, 20244 min read
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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...
Michael King
Sep 27, 20244 min read
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The Vital Link: Understanding the Relationship Between the Feet and the Pelvic Floor in Pilates
When we think about Pilates, the focus often shifts towards core strength, flexibility, and breath control. However, there's a crucial,...
Michael King
Sep 3, 20243 min read
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Pilates Fitness Friday: Understanding Plyometrics and Its Application for Senior Clients
When we hear the term "plyometrics," it often conjures images of high-intensity, explosive movements typically associated with sports...
Michael King
Aug 30, 20243 min read
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Pilates Fitness Friday: Supporting Clients with Joint Pain
As Pilates teachers, we're often faced with clients who experience joint pain, which can make engaging in traditional cardiovascular...
Michael King
Aug 23, 20243 min read
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