Essential Matwork™

Learn select exercises from the STOTT PILATES Essential Matwork™ repertoire with emphasis on the goals of the exercises, movement patterns, breath patterns and correct alignment. This interactive workshop will also cover cueing and correcting methods to ensure safety and effectiveness.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Apply principles of the STOTT PILATES® method to select Matwork exercises.

Understand movement essence and exercise goals.

Learn cues and corrections for safety and effectiveness.

Understand modifications for specific body types.


FORMAT:

Workshop

CECs:

up to 0.4 STOTT PILATES CECs


Essential to Intermediate Matwork™

PREREQUISITE: STOTT PILATES® Essential Matwork™ Workshop and/or
previous experience teaching or studying Pilates Mat exercise.

This interactive workshop teaches participants select exercises from the STOTT PILATES Essential and Intermediate Matwork™ repertoire. For participants already familiar with basic Matwork exercises, discover how to progress to more complex and intense Intermediate level skills. Learn how to challenge strength, flexibility and coordination, with an emphasis on the goals of the exercises, movement patterns, breath patterns and correct alignment.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Apply principles of the STOTT PILATES® method to select Matwork exercises.

Understand movement essence and exercise goals.

Understand when a client is ready to move on to an Intermediate level.

Learn cues and corrections for safety and effectiveness.


FORMAT:

Workshop


AUDIENCE:

Pilates instructors, personal trainers, group fitness instructors


TIME REQUIRED:

2 hour format


EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

Pilates Mat (1:1)


CECs:

0.2 STOTT PILATES® CECs




Intensifying Essential Matwork™

PREREQUISITE: STOTT PILATES® Essential Matwork™ Workshop and/or
previous experience teaching or studying Pilates Mat exercise.

Learn how to challenge clients with maximum safety and effectiveness by taking STOTT PILATES’ Essential Matwork™ to a higher level of intensity. Discover how to add variety and increase the pace of a workout to improve muscular endurance and core stability, without sacrificing control and quality.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Apply principles of the STOTT PILATES® method to select Matwork exercises.

Understand movement essence and exercise goals.

Understand how modifications increase exercise intensity and develop muscular endurance.

Learn cues and corrections for safety and effectiveness.


FORMAT:

Workshop


AUDIENCE:

Pilates instructors, personal trainers, group fitness instructors


TIME REQUIRED:

2 hour format


EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

Pilates Mat (1:1)


CECs:

0.2 STOTT PILATES®



Intermediate Matwork™

PREREQUISITE: STOTT PILATES® Essential Matwork™ Workshop and/or
previous experience teaching or studying Pilates Mat exercise.

For participants already familiar with basic Matwork™ exercises interactive workshop teaches select exercises from the STOTT PILATES Intermediate Matwork™ repertoire. Review the more complex and coordinated Intermediate level skills, with emphasis on the goals of the exercises, biomechanics and alignment.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Apply principles of the STOTT PILATES® method to select Matwork exercises.

Understand movement essence and exercise goals.

Learn cues and corrections for safety and effectiveness.


FORMAT:

Workshop


AUDIENCE:

Pilates instructors, personal trainers, group fitness instructors


TIME REQUIRED:

2 or 3 hour format


EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

Pilates Mat (1:1)


CECs:

up to 0.3 STOTT PILATES®



The Secret to Toned Arms, Buns & Thighs

Zero in on common trouble spots with the precision of STOTT PILATES exercises. Use this targeted routine to gain greater tone, strength and body confidence. Incorporate the foundational concepts to target arms and shoulders, as well as legs and buns in a workout that will keep clients coming back for more.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Apply the principles of STOTT PILATES® method to select Matwork exercises.

Understand movement essence and exercise goals.

Understand exercise choice to target specific areas

Learn cues and corrections for safety and effectiveness.


FORMAT:

Workshop


AUDIENCE:

Pilates instructors, personal trainers, group fitness instructors


TIME REQUIRED:

2 hour format


EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

Pilates Mat (1:1)


CECs:

0.2 STOTT PILATES®



Pilates Weight Loss Boost

Kick your metabolism into high gear with this intensive, energy-boosting mat workout. Take advantage of the body’s natural ability to burn fat throughout the day and also help chase away stress while building overall strength and endurance. Select STOTT PILATES® Matwork™ exercises are combined in innovative and powerful sequences that gradually increase in rhythm, pace and intensity to help rev up the body’s fat burning capacity.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Apply STOTT PILATES® principles to select Matwork exercises.

Understand how endurance and strength can be increased through Matwork.

Learn simple movement sequences that build in intensity.

Create variety and challenge while focusing on alignment and movement quality.


FORMAT:

Workshop


AUDIENCE:

Pilates instructors, personal trainers, group fitness instructors


TIME REQUIRED:

2 hour format


EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

Pilates Mat (1:1)


CECs:

0.2 STOTT PILATES®




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