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This interactive workshop introduces the basics of Pilates Matwork and demonstrates how simple tools can expand the options available in any personal training or group session. Learn select exercises from the STOTT PILATES® repertoire incorporating the Arc Barrel, the Fitness Circle® resistance ring and the Flex-Band® exerciser. Learn how these props add variety to standard exercises facilitating movements as well as challenging the core and periphery for all ability levels. Discover useful tips on the application of exercises and modifications for specific body types, fitness levels and special needs and learn cues and corrections for safety and effectiveness.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Apply principles of the STOTT PILATES® method to Matwork exercises with small equipment.
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Understand how to use these tools to add variety, challenge, support and resistance.
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Discover how to use small props to sculpt, strengthen and tone the total body.
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Explore exercise variations and modifications for specific body types.
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Workshop
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CECs:
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up to 0.4 STOTT PILATES; ACE
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Fitness CircleŽ Challenge
Inject energy and challenge into any Matwork™ routine with the versatile Fitness Circle® resistance ring. Learn how this popular exercise accessory can add targeted resistance and focus to both upper and lower body moves for an invigorating workout guaranteed to challenge strength, flexibility and core stability. Hear innovative cues and functional corrections to ensure safety and effectiveness.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Apply principles of the STOTT PILATES® method to Fitness Circle® exercises
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Understand movement essence and exercise goals.
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Discover how to increase intensity with the Fitness Circle without sacrificing core stability.
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Learn cues and corrections for safety and effectiveness.
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Workshop
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0.2 STOTT PILATES; ACE
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 Fitness CircleŽ Flow
Increase strength, flexibility and muscle tone with the dynamic Fitness Circle® resistance ring. This energizing workout will help you develop greater body awareness. Learn new exercise variations which target the upper and lower body including arms, shoulders, legs and abs in an all-round toning routine.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Apply principles of STOTT PILATES® to Fitness Circle® exercises.
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Understand movement essence and exercise goals.
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Learn a program that transitions effectively and fluidly between exercises
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Learn cues and corrections for safety and effectiveness.
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0.2 STOTT PILATES; ACE
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Power Paced Fitness Circle®
This exciting, fast-paced workout uses the Fitness Circle® resistance ring in innovative ways to add variety and challenge to group classes or personal training programs. Learn fun yet demanding programming designed to complement Matwork™ and motivate clients. Let the power of the Fitness Circle increase intensity while maintaining a focus on core connection and exercise execution.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Apply the principles of STOTT PILATES® to Fitness Circle® exercises.
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Understand movement essence and exercise goals.
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Learn programming to increase endurance and maintain pace using the Fitness Circle®.
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Learn cues and corrections for safety and effectiveness.
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Workshop
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CECs:
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0.2 STOTT PILATES; ACE
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Flex-BandŽ & Fitness Circle®
This hands-on workshop shows how to add support, variety and challenge to existing STOTT PILATES Matwork™ routines using the Fitness Circle® resistance ring and Flex-Band® exerciser. Learn how to use these simple tools to add dynamic resistance, increase torso stability, and tone arms and legs, with emphasis on the goals of the exercises, movement patterns, breath patterns and correct alignment.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Apply the principles of STOTT PILATES® to exercises using the Fitness Circle® and Flex-Band®.
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Understand movement essence and exercise goals.
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Understand how light equipment can add support, variety, challenge and resistance.
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Understand how to use these tools to sculpt, strengthen and tone the body's core and periphery.
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Understand exercise variations and modifications application for specific body types.
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Workshop
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CECs:
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up to 0.4 STOTT PILATES; ACE
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Sculpt & Tone OR Flex-Band® Level 1
Discover how to add variety and challenge to existing Matwork™ routines by incorporating the Flex-Band® exerciser. Use the dynamic resistance of the Flex-Band® to isolate and tone peripheral muscle groups, while assisting core stabilization. Learn cues and corrections as well as modifications to ensure safety and effectiveness for all body types.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Apply the principles of STOTT PILATES® to Flex-Band® exercises.
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Understand movement essence and exercise goals.
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Understand how to use the Flex-Band® to both support and challenge
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Learn to use the Flex-Band® to sculpt, strengthen and tone the body’s core and periphery.
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Learn cues and corrections for safety and effectiveness.
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0.2 STOTT PILATES; ACE
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Total Body Sculpting OR Flex-Band® Level 2
Explore exercises that increase core and peripheral strength, while adding multi-dimensional joint movements, variety and challenge to the basic Flex-Band® exerciser routine. Discover how the resistance band can transform simple Matwork exercises while maintaining focus on precision and control.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Apply the principles of STOTT PILATES® to more challenging moves with the Flex-Band® exerciser.
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Understand movement essence and exercise goals.
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Understand how to intensify a routine with the Flex-Band® exerciser.
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Focus on upper and lower body work simultaneously using resistance.
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Workshop
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CECs:
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0.2 STOTT PILATES; ACE
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Ultimate Body Sculpting OR Flex-Band® Level 3
Learn Intermediate-level exercises that challenge core and peripheral strength, and add variety and multi-dimensional joint movements to the basic Flex-Band® exerciser routine. This intense full-body workout emphasizes the upper and lower body working together while maintaining correct alignment and form. Exercises mimic those from the Reformer repertoire featuring the same movement essence and breath and movement patterns. Cues and corrections for safety and effectiveness are also covered.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Apply the principles of STOTT PILATES® to an intermediate level workout with the Flex-Band® exerciser.
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Understand movement essence and exercise goals.
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Understand how the Flex-Band® can intensify a routine and make it more three-dimensional.
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Focus on upper and lower body work simultaneously using resistance.
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Learn cues and corrections for safety and effectiveness.
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Workshop
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0.2 STOTT PILATES; ACE
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Intense Sculpting Challenge OR Flex-Band® Level 4
Build challenge and diversity with this Level 4 Flex-Band® exerciser workshop. Learn how to challenge core and peripheral strength with the resistance provided by the Flex-Band® and increase exercise intensity in the areas of neuromuscular coordination, balance, strength and flexibility. This workout will offer exercise variations and options to motivate any group or private client.
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Apply the principles of STOTT PILATES® to an Intermediate/Advanced level workout with the Flex-Band® exerciser.
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Understand how movement essence and exercise goals remain constant even against resistance.
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Focus on maintaining core stability while building upper and lower body strength and mobility.
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Learn cues and corrections for safety and effectiveness.
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Workshop
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0.2 STOTT PILATES; ACE
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Rotational Disks on the Mat
The Rotational Disks can add variety and challenge to mat workouts at any level. Used alone or in pairs, they are perfect for testing balance and stability. Exercises will be performed supine, prone, standing, and kneeling as well as on hands and knees, isolating movement to upper or lower torso. The highly moveable disks create instability, challenging unilateral and bilateral stabilization to resist undesirable movements and can also be used to allow greater ranges of rotation or lateral flexion through the spine.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Apply the principles of STOTT PILATES to exercises using the Rotational Disks.
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Discover how the Rotational Disks can be used to challenge stability and balance.
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Explore greater ranges of motion through the spine.
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Learn cues and corrections for safety and effectiveness.
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Workshop
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0.2 STOTT PILATES; ACE
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Core Balance OR Stability Ball™ Level 1
This workshop teaches select Essential Matwork™ exercises adapted to the Stability Ball™ for increased challenge and benefit. The unstable nature of the ball provides proprioception stimulating dynamic stabilization and requires increased balance and control.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Apply STOTT PILATES principles to Matwork exercises using the Stability Ball.
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Understand movement essence and exercise goals.
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Develop proprioceptive awareness due to the unstable nature of the Stability Ball.
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Increase variety and intensify Matwork using exercises with different body parts on the ball.
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Learn cues and corrections for safety and effectiveness.
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Workshop
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CECs:
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0.2 STOTT PILATES; ACE
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Dynamic Balance OR Stability Ball™ Level 2
Stepping up to level two of the Stability Ball™ workouts, torso stability is further challenged with major emphasis placed on balance and proprioception. This fun and invigorating workshop truly challenges the core with specific exercises, reminiscent of moves on the Reformer, designed to increase strength and mobility of the whole body.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Apply STOTT PILATES® principles to Stability Ball exercises.
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Understand movement essence and exercise goals.
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Develop proprioceptive awareness due to the unstable nature of the Stability Ball.
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Understand how to challenge stability safely.
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Workshop
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0.2 STOTT PILATES; ACE
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3-D Balance OR Stability Ball™ Level 3
Increase the challenge and benefit of the Intermediate Matwork™ exercises by adapting them to the Stability Ball™. The dynamic nature of the ball provides additional proprioceptive challenge and prompts faster stabilization through the whole body. This level-3 workout increases in difficulty requiring greater strength and balance while effectively targeting the core.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Apply STOTT PILATES® principles to Stability Ball™ exercises styled on the Intermediate Matwork.
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Increase strength and stability through upper and lower body moves.
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Develop proprioceptive awareness due to the unstable nature of the Stability Ball™.
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Learn cues and corrections for safety and effectiveness.
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Workshop
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0.2 STOTT PILATES; ACE
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Superior Balance OR Stability Ball™ Level 4
(formerly Ultimate Balance)
Add increased challenge to strength, balance and stability by styling Intermediate Reformer exercises on the Stability Ball. Learn how to mimic the exercise essence including muscular emphasis, breath and movement patterns, stabilization and mobilization. Built to give clients and classes alike a complete-body workout, learn how cues and corrections can increase safety and effectiveness for everyone.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Apply STOTT PILATES® principles to specific Stability Ball™ exercises.
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Understand movement essence and exercise goals when transferring exercises to the mat.
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Develop core strength and balance with the unstable nature of the Stability Ball™.
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Understand how to challenge stability and mobility safely and effectively.
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Workshop
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0.2 STOTT PILATES; ACE
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Stability Ball™ Challenge OR Stability Ball™ Level 5
Provide maximum challenge and movement variety to an intermediate to advanced-level workout with the Stability Ball™. Discover innovative exercises that challenge upper and lower body strength, core stability, balance and control. By alternating body parts holding or being supported by the ball, the unstable nature of this tool will stimulate dynamic stabilization and proprioception. Any client will realize the benefits of incorporating this fun and powerful workout.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Apply STOTT PILATES® principles to more challenging Stability Ball™ exercises.
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Effectively challenge proprioceptive awareness, strength and stability.
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Understand how to challenge stability safely using various body parts on the ball.
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Learn cues and corrections for safety and effectiveness.
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Workshop
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AUDIENCE:
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Pilates instructors, personal trainers, group fitness instructors
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TIME REQUIRED:
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2 hours
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RQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
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Stability Ball™ (1:1), Pilates Mat (1:1)
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CECs:
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0.2 STOTT PILATES; ACE
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Essential BOSU®*
Pilates-inspired training using the BOSU®* Balance Trainer
Expands Pilates repertoire by linking Essential-level exercises with the versatile BOSU®* Balance Trainer. Flat on one side and domed on the other, the unstable nature of the BOSU®* Balance Trainer makes it an ideal tool for establishing and reinforcing balance, stability and proprioception while gaining core strength. Exercises performed in standing, kneeling, seated, supine and prone positions, enhance stability, strength, balance, flexibility, agility, coordination and endurance.
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Apply STOTT PILATES® principles BOSU®* exercises.
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Understand movement essence and exercise goals.
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Understand how the BOSU®* Balance Trainer effectively targets core stability.
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Learn cues and corrections for safety and effectiveness.
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Workshop
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0.2 STOTT PILATES; ACE
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Intermediate BOSU®*
Pilates-inspired training using the BOSU®* Balance Trainer
Progress from the Essential level by linking Intermediate Matwork™ exercises with the versatile BOSU®* Balance Trainer - a demi-ball that effectively targets and conditions the core. Exercises are performed on both the flat and inflated dome side of the BOSU®* in standing, kneeling, seated, supine and prone positions. Learn how stability, balance, strength, flexibility, agility, coordination and endurance can all be enhanced with the BOSU®*.
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Apply STOTT PILATES® principles to intermediate level BOSU®* exercises.
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Understand how to use a smaller base of support to intensify a routine on the BOSU®* Balance Trainer.
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Understand how the BOSU®* Balance Trainer effectively targets core stability.
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Learn cues and corrections for safety and effectiveness.
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Workshop
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0.2 STOTT PILATES; ACE
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Mini Stability Ball™ Workout
(formerly Mini Flex-Ball)
This energizing workout incorporates the 12-inch Mini Stability Ball to create total-body strengthening and conditioning. Exercises will work on improving posture with a major focus on core stability and back mobility while also lengthening and strengthening the surrounding muscles. Keeping in mind the elements of the STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles, learn how to add variety and fun to traditional Matwork™ routines.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Apply STOTT PILATES® Principles to exercises using the Mini Stability Ball™.
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Use the Mini Stability Ball to challenge balance, stability and control on the Mat.
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Create variety and challenge while focusing on alignment and movement quality.
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Learn cues and corrections for safety and effectiveness.
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Workshop
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Pilates instructors, personal trainers, group fitness instructors
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TIME REQUIRED:
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2 hours
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RQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
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Mini Stability Ball™ (1:1), Pilates Mat (1:1)
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CECs:
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0.2 STOTT PILATES; ACE
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On A Roll OR Foam Roller Level 1
Incorporate a Foam Roller into exercises adapted from both the Matwork™ and Reformer repertoire for a workout that will challenge balance and coordination. Learn how the roller targets core stabilizers, cues alignment and challenges strength through the periphery and core and discover how to use cues and corrections to maintain safety and effectiveness in all workouts.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Apply STOTT PILATES® principles to exercises using the Foam Roller.
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Understand movement essence and exercise goals.
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Use the Foam Roller to challenge balance, stability and spatial awareness on the mat.
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Create variety and challenge while focusing on alignment and movement quality.
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Workshop
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0.2 STOTT PILATES; ACE
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Foam Roller Challenge OR Foam Roller Level 2
Learn how to add further challenge to the Foam Roller routine with this second-level workshop. Using the roller’s unstable nature and reducing the base of support will increase challenge to strength and balance and motivate clients and classes alike. Learn to create programs with added intensity and variety while maintaining safety and cueing effectively.
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Apply STOTT PILATES® principles to the Foam Roller exercises.
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Understand movement essence and exercise goals.
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Use the Foam Roller to challenge balance, stability and spatial awareness on the mat.
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Understand how to use a smaller base of support to intensify a routine on the Foam Roller.
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Workshop
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0.2 STOTT PILATES; ACE
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Foam Roller Plus (Level 1 & 2)
a combination of On A Roll and Foam Roller Challenge (Level 1 & Level 2)
Bring more diversity and challenge to your group or personal training Matwork™ routine with the Foam Roller. In the first half of this workshop, a variety of exercises using the roller to target core stabilizers, cue alignment and challenge core and peripheral strength will be demonstrated, explained and practiced. In the second half, learn how to add further challenge by using the roller’s unstable nature and reducing the base of support. Increase strength and balance while ensuring safety and effectiveness.
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Apply the principles of STOTT PILATES to the Foam Roller exercises. |
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Understand movement essence and exercise goals. |
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Use the roller to challenge balance, stability and spatial awareness on the Mat. |
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Understand how to use a smaller base of support to intensify a routine on the Foam Roller. |
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Toning Ball™
Incorporate soft hand-held Toning Balls™ to select exercises from the STOTT PILATES Essential Matwork™ repertoire. The use of these weighted balls not only targets the rotator cuff, but increases awareness and strength of the entire upper quadrant. Discover how core musculature can be stimulated to stabilize and control with the addition of light weight.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Apply STOTT PILATES® principles to Toning Ball exercises focusing on movement essence and exercise goals.
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Understand how the Toning Balls™ for added variety, challenge and resistance.
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Learn cues and corrections for safety and effectiveness.
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0.2 STOTT PILATES; ACE
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Total Body Toning
combines material from Arm Toning and Total Toning
A combination of two distinctive, energizing workouts, part one of this workshop uses a soft, weighted Toning Ball™ to sculpt and define the arms and upper body. Then get sleek and strong from head to toe with a seamless combination of Toning Ball resistance and STOTT PILATES precision using exercises adapted from the Matwork™ repertoire.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Apply STOTT PILATES® principles to the Toning Ball™ exercises focusing on movement essence and exercise goals.
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Understand how to use the Toning Balls™ for added variety, challenge and resistance.
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Learn cues and corrections for safety and effectiveness.
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Workshop
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0.2 STOTT PILATES; ACE
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Pilates with Props, Level 1
This innovative and upbeat mat workout features small props or ‘toys’ including the Flex-Band® exerciser, Fitness Circle® resistance ring and Toning Balls™. Learn how to create a workout that’s sure to inspire you and your clients alike. Focusing on strength and agility, this routine will leave you feeling strong and streamlined and will serve to improve your game – even if your game is life!
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Learn basic Matwork™ exercises from the Essential and Intermediate levels.
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Modify these exercises with props including the Flex-Band®, Fitness Circle® and Toning Balls™.
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Apply the STOTT PILATES® principles of stabilization to all exercises.
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Cues and corrections to help ensure safety and effectiveness.
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Workshop
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0.3 STOTT PILATES; ACE
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Pilates with Props, Level 2
Need to add some interest to your Matwork™ routine? Build on the exercises learned in Level 1 to create an awesome series that demonstrate how to mix up a standard Matwork™ routine by adding the Flex-Band® exerciser, Fitness Circle® resistance ring and Toning Balls™. Focusing on strength and agility, learn variations and modifications that will challenge and stimulate you and your clients alike. Maximize total-body strength, definition and muscular endurance with a dynamic workout that will leave you wanting more.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Learn basic Matwork™ exercises from the Essential and Intermediate levels.
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Modify these exercises with props including the Flex-Band®, Fitness Circle® and Toning Balls™.
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Apply the STOTT PILATES® principles of stabilization to all exercises.
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Cues and corrections to help ensure safety and effectiveness.
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Workshop
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0.2 STOTT PILATES; ACE
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Pilates with Props, Level 1 & 2
Need to add some interest to your Matwork™ routine? This innovative and upbeat Matwork-based workshop features exercises that increase in intensity and challenge. Beginning with those from the Level 1 workout, learn how to incorporate the Flex-Band® exerciser, Fitness Circle® resistance ring and Toning Balls™ to develop classes that will challenge and stimulate you and your clients alike. First-level exercises will serve to develop core strength and stability while those in the second level will focus on mobility and agility. These workouts will give you tons of new material to inspire every client no matter what their fitness level.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
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Learn Matwork™ modifications from Essential and Intermediate levels.
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Modify these exercises with props including the Flex-Band®, Fitness Circle® resistance rings and Toning Balls™.
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Apply the STOTT PILATES® principles of stabilization to all exercises.
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Learn cues and corrections to help ensure safety and effectiveness.
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Workshop
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up to 0.4 STOTT PILATES; ACE
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Essential Matwork on Stability Cushions™
Add a new dimension to everyday Matwork routines with the STOTT PILATES Stability Cushions. Traditional Essential-level exercises are presented in a whole new way with the addition of a pair of cushioned disks. The inherent instability of the inflated disks requires even greater activation of the stabilizing muscles of the torso, shoulders and hips. Used alone or together, the Stability Cushions illicit greater proprioceptive awareness and recruit the deep support systems of the whole body while developing greater co-ordination and control. Discover a new way to challenge your clients and take everyday Essential Matwork to another level, providing more variety for your clients and more fun for everyone.
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Apply principles of the STOTT PILATES method to Essential Matwork exercises on the Stability Cushions.
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Understand movement essence and exercise goals as applied to these exercises.
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Explore how the Stability Cushions can be beneficial to add challenge and variety to Matwork.
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Learn how the unstable nature of the Stability Cushions challenges stability and control.
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Workshop
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CECs:
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0.2 STOTT PILATES; ACE
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