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Form & Technique

Why Form-First Pilates Changes Everything

The difference between moving and moving well is everything. In a fitness landscape that rewards speed and volume, form-first Pilates takes a radical stance: slow down, align properly, and let precision build the strength that lasts decades. This is not about perfection. It is about intention in every repetition, every breath, every controlled release. When you learn to recruit the right muscles in the right sequence, your body stops compensating and starts thriving.

February 18, 2026 8 min read Form & Technique

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Athletic

5 Pilates Moves Every Runner Needs

From hip stability to ankle resilience, these five Pilates exercises address the exact weak points that sideline runners. Build the durability your running practice demands.

February 14, 2026 6 min read

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Seasons

Understanding Your Movement Seasons

Your body moves through seasons — hormonal, emotional, physical. Learn how to train with your cycle instead of against it, and discover why periodized movement is smarter movement.

February 10, 2026 7 min read

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Pelvic Health

Pelvic Floor Health: Beyond the Basics

Kegels are just the beginning. Explore the full spectrum of pelvic floor training — from release work and diaphragmatic coordination to functional integration that actually changes how you move.

February 4, 2026 9 min read

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Recovery

Pilates for Stress Recovery: A Nervous System Approach

When your nervous system is overloaded, high-intensity training makes it worse. Discover how breath-led Pilates helps you recover from the inside out and rebuild your capacity for calm.

January 28, 2026 7 min read

Longevity

Building Bone Density After 35

Bone loss accelerates in your mid-thirties, but the right movement practice can slow and even reverse it. Here is what the research says about load-bearing Pilates and skeletal health.

January 21, 2026 8 min read

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Breath Work

The Power of Breath: Lateral Thoracic Breathing Explained

Lateral thoracic breathing is the cornerstone of Pilates. Master this technique and every exercise becomes more effective — deeper core engagement, better spinal stability, and true mind-body connection.

January 14, 2026 6 min read

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The Movement Journal covers Pilates technique deep-dives, cycle-aware training science, injury prevention strategies, athlete spotlights, movement philosophy, pelvic health education, and culturally relevant wellness content for Black women.

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