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This month only, buy the Comprehensive Matwork* Manual and get the 2nd Edition Essential Matwork video FREE
Learn the complete STOTT PILATES Matwork repertoire with the Comprehensive Matwork manual. This detailed, photo-illustrated manual guides you through essential to advanced-level STOTT PILATES exercises with step-by-step precision. value $50 US | $67 CDN
The 2nd Edition Essential Matwork video introduces you to the principles and exercises that are fundamental to the STOTT PILATES system. You'll feel strong, streamlined and invigorated after this thorough workout. value $14.95 US | $19.95 CDN
This month get both for: US $50 | $67 CDN Click to shop |
Some restrictions apply. Offer expires midnight, E.S.T., September 30, 2003, and may not be combined with any other offer.
For further details, please email or call us at 800-910-0001 ext. 250. To redeem please enter code MMS3.. Click to shop. |
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.free shipping offer |
 The August issue of Club Business International (CBI) magazine features The Almaden Valley Athletic Club in the article The 96% Solution.
STOTT PILATES certified instructor Danielle Buccellato was featured in a recent issue of Current, a Hoboken, New Jersey newspaper. The article titled Pilates in the City focuses on the importance of the five basic principles.
 The Summer 2003 issue of Canada’s Abilities magazine includes a review of our Armchair Pilates video.
The August 17 issue of USA Today featured Arizona licensee Angela Sundberg of Bodyscapes Studio in an article entitled Golfers Getting into Swing of Fitness Regimen. To read the article, click here.
The fall issue of Canada’s Thyme magazine features Connie Ierullo, STOTT PILATES Instructor Trainer and owner of The Pilates Body studio in Mississauga. Connie offers yoga and pilates exercises for the mom-to-be in an article entitled Exercising for Two. |
STOTT PILATES DVDs
The first eight titles to be released, Basic Pilates, The Secret to Flat Abs, Firm & Fit, Core Challenge, Strong & Streamlined, Relaxation Workout, Simple Stretches, and Be Kind to your Spine are expected to ship no later than September 30, 2003. Click for descriptions
Pre-order STOTT PILATES DVDs (NTSC format only) before September 15, 2003 and receive free shipping. Click to shop Please quote code DVS3
 FRENCH LANGUAGE VIDEOS
The first three titles to be released in the french language, Basic Pilates, The Secret to Flat Abs, Firm & Fit are in production now and will begin shipping at the end of September.
Pre-order STOTT PILATES French-language Videos (available in NTSC format only) before September 15, 2003 and receive free shipping. Click to shop Please quote code FVS3
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| .events |
| Join us at the following tradeshows and take advantage of our show specials to save up to 25% off the regular list price on demo equipment at selected shows. Pre-order your equipment by contacting sales@stottpilates.com. Plus, fill out a ballot for your chance to win a STOTT PILATES gift certificate. While at our booth, we'd be happy to offer you a complimentary workout*** .......................... |
CAN-FIT-PRO, CALGARY
October 3 & 4, 2003
Calgary, Alberta
Registration & Information: www.canfitpro.com
or 1-800-667-5622 or 905-305-8450
PRE-CON:
Friday, October 3
 Essential Matwork 4pm to 8pm
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CLUB INDUSTRY
October 8 to 11, 2003
McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois
Registration & Information: www.clubindustryshow.com
or 1-800-927-5007 or 203-358-3751
Get a FREE tradeshow pass, just by emailing your complete mailing address and the number of passes you would like.
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BODY MIND SPIRIT 2004
March 31 to April 4, 2004
Santa Clara Convention Center,
Santa Clara, California
Registration & Information: www.bodymindexpo.com
or 1-888-499-1600 or 408-286-5600
PRE-CON:
Thursday, April 1
Essential & Intermediate BOSU 9am-1pm
SESSIONS:
Friday, April 2
Split-Pedal Stability Chair* 9:30am-12:30pm
Core & Dynamic Balance (Mat & Reformer-based Stability Ball) 9:30am-12:30pm
Saturday, April 3
Ultimate Body Sculpting (Reformer-based Flex-Band) 7:30am-9:30am
Sunday, April 4
Pilates On A Roll 2pm-4pm
Fitness Circle* Challenge Workshop 2pm-4pm
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ECA MIAMI
November 14 to 16, 2003
Radisson Deauville Resort, Miami Beach, Florida
Registration & Information: www.ecaworldfitness.com or 1-888-miami-eca
PRE-CONS:
Thursday, November 13
Intermediate Reformer 8am-12noon
Group Fitness Reformer 1pm -5pm
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PILATES METHOD ALLIANCE
November 7 to 9, 2003
Hyatt Regency Denver, Denver, Colorado
Registration & Information: www.pilatesmethodalliance.org
or 1-866-573-4945 or 305-573-4946 |
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| .education |
INTERNAL EDUCATION: upcoming courses at the STOTT PILATES International Certification Center in Toronto Canada
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EXTERNAL EDUCATION: upcoming courses and workshops held at locations around the world. Locations with a star are STOTT PILATES Licenced Certification Centers. The rest are STOTT PILATES authorized hosted courses
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IMP Intensive Mat-Plus*
-- September 29 to October 10, 2003
-- October 3 to 19, 2003 (weekends)
-- November 10 to 21, 2003
IR Intensive Reformer
-- September 8 to 26, 2003
-- October 10 to Nov 16, 2003 (weekends)
-- November 24 to December 12, 2003
ICCB Intensive Cadillac Chair & Barrels
-- September 29 toOctober 17, 2003
CMR Comprehensive Mat & Reformer
-- September 22, 2003 to January 15, 2004
ISP Injury and Special Populations
-- October 21 to 24, 2003
AM / AR / ACCB Advanced Repertoire
-- October 27 to November 1
Get more information on the certification program and course dates available in Toronto and elsewhere.
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USA
 LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus – starts Sept 5
-- Intensive Reformer – starts Sep 12
-- Essential BOSU** Workshop – starts Oct 11
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA more info
-- Intensive Reformer - starts Oct18
-- Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels - starts Nov 15
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus – starts Sept 26
-- Injury & Special Populations – starts Oct 2
BOULDER, COLORADO more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus – starts Sept 12
CHICAGO, IILINOIS more info
-- Advanced Matwork – starts Oct 3
-- Intensive Mat-Plus – starts Oct 17
-- Intensive Reformer – starts Oct18
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA more info
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels – starts Sept 2
-- Intensive Mat-Plus – starts Oct 10
FAIRFIELD, IOWA more info ..
-- Intensive Reformer - starts Oct 16
-- Intensive Mat-Plus - starts Oct 24
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MICHIGAN more info
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels – starts Sept 5
-- Intensive Reformer – starts Oct 3
-- Pre-natal workshop – starts Nov 20
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus – starts Sept 12
-- Intensive Reformer – starts Sept 19
-- Comprehensive Mat & Reformer – starts Oct 3
SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus – starts Sept 27
-- Intensive Reformer – starts Sept 27
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels – starts Oct 4
NEW YORK, NEW YORK more info
-- Essential & Intermediate BOSU** – Nov 15
-- Ultimate Body Sculpting Flex-Band* – Nov 15
-- Roll into Shape Foam Roller workshop – Nov 16
DUBLIN, OHIO more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus & Reformer – starts Sept 26
YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO more info
-- Mat-based Stability Ball workshop – Oct 25
-- Reformer-based Stability Ball workshop – Nov 1
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus – starts Oct 10
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USA cont'd
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE more info
-- Intensive Reformer – starts Sept 12
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON more info
-- Intensive Reformer – starts Sept 6
-- Intensive Mat-Plus – starts Sept 13
-- Injury & Special Populations – starts Oct 16
VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus – starts Sept 20
-- Intensive Reformer – starts Oct25
-- Advanced Matwork – starts Nov14
CANADA
CALGARY, ALBERTA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus – starts Sept 19
VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus – starts October 25
FONTHILL, ONTARIO more info
-- Injury & Special Populations – starts October 4
MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus – starts Sept 5
MONTREAL, QUEBEC more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus in french or english – starts Oct 20
-- Matwork Avançé (en français) – starts Nov 1
-- Advanced Matwork – starts Nov 2
INTERNATIONAL
MUNICH, GERMANY more info
-- Essential Reformer Workshop – starts Sept 20
-- Intensive Reformer Level 1 – starts Sept 26
-- Advanced Matwork – starts Nov 14 |
upcoming CEC workshops
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at 2200 Yonge Street in Toronto, Canada
Saturday, Sept 20
-- Essential and Intermediate BOSU**
-- 9am to 12pm
-- Ultimate Body Sculpting (Flex-Band 3)
-- 1pm to 3pm
Sunday, Sept 21
-- Foam Roller
-- 9am to 11am
-- 3-D Balance (Int. Mat-based Stability Ball)
-- 11:30am to 12:30pm
See the complete list of Workshops being offered both in Toronto and elsewhere. To register for Toronto courses and workshops, please contact Andrea at ext. 299 |
To register for these courses and workshops, please contact Andrea at ext. 299. STOTT PILATES Training and Certification courses and workshops are also available at STOTT licensed certification centers throughout North America. Click for details and a center near you
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| .exercise of the month ........ |
Be certain to warm up before exercising. Click for important cautions
Open Leg Rocker
STARTING POSITION
Balance in a seated position, with front of hips rolled away from legs to bring weight back of sit-bones. Lower back slightly curved, upper back lengthened. Legs straight in air, apart in V-position just wider than shoulder-distance apart, toes gently pointed. Hands gently holding ankles, shoulders stable, with collarbone wide. Eye-focus toward feet.
EXERCISE
INHALE curve the lower back and allow the upper spine to curve, creating a C shape with the spine; maintain this shape and roll backward, no further than between the shoulder blades.
EXHALE roll forward, maintain C-curve with weight back of sit-bones; slide shoulder blades gently down back and lengthen the upper spine, maintaining the lower back in a slightly curved position, and return to starting position. Legs and torso create V shape.
Complete 8-10 repetitions
FOCUS
Ensure engagement of abdominals, particularly the deep stabilizing transversus abdominis throughout movement.
Roll only as far as shoulder blades, not onto the neck.
Initiate roll back by moving pelvis away from legs, increasing spinal curve.
Maintain slight curve through lower back to maintain control when balancing in V-position.
Maintain stability of shoulder blades.
Roll through center of spine.
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1. starting position
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3. return
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| Excerpted from the STOTT PILATES Comprehensive Matwork manual. STOTT PILATES manuals include additional instructional information, and modifications, not included here. |
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