Like most years 2023 has seen fast growth in some areas and severe decline in others - here I look back at some of the trends moving one way or another.

On National Menopause Day, it is fitting to highlight that in the UK, societal attention is increasingly focusing on the unique needs of women navigating perimenopause and menopause. This, often destabilising, life stage introduces a myriad of physical and emotional challenges caused by hormonal and other chemical changes.

In the increasingly reported and watched landscape of well-being, lululemon's recently released Global Wellbeing Report for 2023 gives insights into the challenges individuals face in prioritising and achieving holistic wellness

Using AI to help with your Pilates studio or Pilates classes marketing.

In an age where technology seemingly rules the fitness realm, the words of Harvard Professor Dr. Daniel Lieberman echo loudly: "Any movement is an improvement on none, more is usually better, and it is never too late to start." As we navigate this tech-driven fitness landscape, advocates and owners of traditional fitness businesses, like Pilates studios, need to understand how to hold their ground, maintain, and grow market share.

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Clinical Pilates and Fitness instructors recent attitudes to Continued Professional Development demonstrate increasing preference to the convenience of Online Education and assessment: Chris Onslow writes about his first hand experience of this, measuring effectiveness and satisfaction compared to traditional classroom learning.

Introducing Chris Onslow Pilates Consultant