Thinking in Springs

Biomechanics of the Thoracic Spine

We don't know as much as you'd think

May 9 • Anatomy of Pilates

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Biomechanics of the lumbar spine

Built for load

May 4 • Anatomy of Pilates

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April 2026

Exercise is in fact medicine

The exercise Rx isn’t as new as you might think

Apr 28 • Anatomy of Pilates

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Going live

And other Anatomy of Pilates related news

Apr 22 • Anatomy of Pilates

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Muscles only pull, they never push

It’s confusing, I know, but it’s not you. It’s them.

Apr 13 • Anatomy of Pilates

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Why is the advice ‘all movement is good movement’ is wrong

I’m not convinced I actually mean that. So let me explain

Apr 6 • Anatomy of Pilates

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March 2026

First Principles in Pilates

Why understanding fundamental principles in exercise science is imperative for any movement professional

Mar 30 • Anatomy of Pilates

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Why Underloading Your Client Is Worse Than Occasionally Overloading Them

In the Pilates world, we’re often taught to be cautious, but are we robbing our clients of living their best lives?

Mar 24 • Anatomy of Pilates

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The Science of Pilates

I’m not here to yuk your yum, but are we bending science to make Pilates seem like magic?

Mar 15 • Anatomy of Pilates

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Who gets to use the word Pilates?

And does it even matter?

Mar 9 • Anatomy of Pilates

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February 2026

Is Pilates Strength Training or What?

And how do we effectively build strength

Feb 28 • Anatomy of Pilates

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Do we need to know anatomy to be a good Pilates teacher?

Probably not

Feb 22 • Anatomy of Pilates

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