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With all the “Pilates vs. strength training” debate online, I think we’re missing the point: you don’t have to choose.

One thing I’ve learned through my own movement journey is that Pilates and strength training fill in the gaps for each other.

Pilates taught me to pay attention to the little things: how I move, where I’m compensating, how my spine moves, and all those stabilizing muscles I didn’t even know I was missing.

Strength training taught me how to progressively challenge my body, build muscle and become stronger over time.

I love what happens when you bring the two together - you’re not just building a stronger body, you’re learning how to move that stronger body well.

That’s the heart of MK Studio and my Lift & Lengthen Method - combining strength with movement quality, so you can feel strong, capable and confident in your body.

Move Well. Feel Strong. Live Fully. 🤎 by @mkstudioco

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18 days ago

Strengthen, lengthen, repeat 🤝
#pilates #strengthtraining #fitness #liftheavy by @mkstudioco

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@drmaryclaire advice for women in their 20s and 30s. 💪🙏 build now for the women you want to be at 40, 50, 60 & beyond+++
I’d love to know what you think in the comments 💭

#strengthtraining #nutrition #menopause #womeninspiringwomen #wellnesstips by @mkstudioco

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Becoming someone I can count on again. 🤍 by @mkstudioco

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Pilates builds the awareness. Strength builds the muscle. Together? The best of both worlds. 🤎

You don’t have to choose between moving well and getting strong. You deserve both. ✨

#pilates #strengthtraining #weighlifting #reformerpilates by @mkstudioco

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I will continue to preach that this is THE elite combo🤝
#pilates #strengthtraining #weightlifting #reformerstudio by @mkstudioco

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4 days ago

Never be afraid to pick up those heavy weights - your metabolism will thank you🤝
#weightlifting #strengthtraining #musclebuilding #fatloss by @mkstudioco

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5 days ago

I’ll go first👇

For me, it all stems back to grief.

Losing my dad, navigating my knee injury, helping our rescue dog heal, a fast-paced career, all shaped how I experienced my body and nervous system. I was carrying too much pain, vigilance, and exhaustion in a body that no longer felt like a safe place to land.

Working out stopped being about changing how I looked. It became a way to come back to myself - to rebuild the mind-body connection, regulate my overwhelmed nervous system, and slowly reclaim a sense of safety in my own skin.

I began with gentle movement through Pilates, learning to listen to my body instead of pushing past it. In time, I started lifting heavy again - not to prove anything, but to remember my strength.

Each movement reminded me: I’m still here. I’m still capable. My body is not something I have to fight. And I get to choose myself, too.

#pilates #strength #nervoussystemhealth #griefrecovery by @mkstudioco

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Pilates exposes your compensations 👀 Goodbye lower back & wrist pain. 👋 Hello, ultimate core engagement.

#coreengagement #reformerpi̇lates #plank #longstretch #kneestretch taken in Lincoln, Ontario by @mkstudioco

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6 days ago

Never again. Protect yo peace. Choose yo self. 🫶

Save this if it resonates ✨ by @mkstudioco

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Boring just works. Then it isn’t boring anymore because you feel better than ever. 🤌🏼
#pilates #strengthtraining #wholefood by @mkstudioco

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Fibre-maxing queen is here to save the day 👑🤎

This 2-ingredient chia seed pudding is SO easy, and then I load it up with Greek yogurt, berries, natural peanut butter + psyllium husk to make it a SERIOUSLY high-protein, high-fibre breakfast.

Chia pudding only (per serving):
* 295 calories
* 19g protein
* 30g carbs
* 14g fat
* 10g fibre

My full breakfast:
* 550 calories
* 34g protein
* 60g carbs
* 23g fat
* 29g fibre

Women need around 25g of fibre a day, so I’m intentionally hitting my entire daily fibre goal with meal #1. 😂 It’s been a game changer esp being someone with major gut issues.

Easy way to even DOUBLE the protein? Add your favourite chocolate or vanilla protein powder. I’m currently focusing on whole foods, but this is an awesome way to top up your protein. 🤎

#chiaseedpudding #chocolatechiapudding #fibre #easyrecipe by @mkstudioco

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