Special Offer Save 25% The Arc Barrel

During the month of August save 25% when you purchase the STOTT PILATES Arc Barrel.

Regular price: US $145 | $215 CDN
this month only: US$108.75 | $161.25CDN
Valid in Canada and contiguous USA only.

Offer expires midnight E.S.T. August 31, 2004. Please enter code ABA4.

May not be combined with any other offers. For further details, please email or call us at 800-910-0001 ext. 250. click to shop

The STOTT PILATES Arc Barrel enhances execution of a wide variety of stretching and strengthening exercises. It is lightweight, portable and ideal for mat-based group classes, personal training and home use. Made of high-quality evazote (EVA) foam and durable black vinyl upholstery.
.in the news

Fitness Magazine
Is Your Pilates Instructor Qualified? The July issue of Fitness magazine provides a few tips on how to determine if your trainer is adequately skilled.
Fitness Trainer Canada
The “What’s New” section in the June/July issue of Fitness Trainer Canada featured our new Dynamic Balance DVD.
Post-Crescent Newspaper
Wisconsin'S Post-Crescent Newspaper on June 22, in their article Pilates exercise video turns a gym rat into Gumby, praised STOTT PILATES' Essential Matwork*, 2nd edition video. Click to read the article.
.events
Join us at the following tradeshows. Take advantage of show specials to save up to 25% off regular list prices on demo equipment at selected shows**. Pre-order by contacting sales@stottpilates.com. Plus, fill out a ballot for a chance to win a STOTT PILATES gift certificate. While there, enjoy a complimentary workout and receive a FREE Sports Cap (at selected shows). For information on other upcoming trade shows please click here
CAN-FIT-PRO TORONTO
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, ON
August 19–22
Registration & Info:
www.canfitpro.com 1-800-667-5622

PRE-CONS:
Thursday August 19
 10am-2pm
Functional Fitness; for Golf &
 Racquet Sports, Reformer

 3pm-7pm
Functional Fitness; for Golf &
 Racquet Sports, Matwork

TRADESHOW HALL HOURS
 Friday: 12:30pm–7:30pm
 Saturday: 10am–6:30pm

For a free trade show pass email or call us at 1-800-910-0001 ext. 264


For our Trade Show Specials click here.		 IDEA PERSONAL TRAINER CONVENTION
New York Hilton, New York, NY
October 7–10
Registration & Info: www.IDEAfit.com 1-800-999-4332 ext 7

PRE-CONS:
Thursday, October 7
 7:45am-11:45am
Functional Fitness; for Golf &
 Racquet Sports / Reformer

 12:45pm-4:45pm
 Functional Fitness; for Golf &
 Racquet Sports, Matwork

TRADESHOW HALL HOURS
 Fri: 11:30am-3pm & 5pm-7pm
 Sat: 11:30am-3pm & 5pm-7pm
 Sun: 10am-1pm

 CLUB INDUSTRY
McCormick Place & Palmer House Hilton, Chicago, IL
October 14–16
Registration & Info: www.clubindustryshow.com
203-358-3751 or 1-800-927-5007

EARLY MORNING WORKOUTS:
Thursday, October 14
 7am-7:45am

Friday, October 15
 7am-9am

Saturday, October 16
 7am-9am

TRADESHOW HALL HOURS
 Thurs: 12:30am-5:30pm
 Fri: 11:30am-5:30pm
 Sat: 11am-3pm

For a free trade show pass email or call us at 1-800-910-0001 ext. 264

 PILATES METHOD ALLIANCE
Sheraton New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
October 31–November 3
Registration & Info: www.clubindustryshow.com
203-358-3751 or 1-800-927-5007

SESSIONS:
Sunday, October 31
 4pm-6:30pm
Taking your client from
Essential to Intermediate level
 on the Reformer.

Monday, November 1
 9:15am -11:45am
 session repeated as above

Tuesday, November 2
 9am-11:30am
 session repeated as above
.education
.INTERNAL EDUCATION: upcoming courses at the STOTT PILATES International Certification Center in Toronto Canada
COMPREHENSIVE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

CCCB Comprehensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
-- Aug 16 to Oct 7

FULL Full Certification
-- Sept 8 to Mar 12



Get more information on the certification program and course dates available in Toronto and elsewhere. Or email Sarah Jarvis or call her at 1-800-910-0001 ext. 246
INTENSIVE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

IMP Intensive Mat-Plus*
-- Aug 3 to 17
-- Sept 20 to Oct 1
-- Oct 1 to Oct 31 weekends

IR Intensive Reformer
 -- Sept 14 to Oct 13 evenings
 -- Nov 5 to 19 evenings
 -- Nov 8 to 26

ICCB Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
 -- Sept 13 to Oct 1

ISP Injury & Special Populations
-- October 12 to 15

AM,AR,ACCB Full Advanced Repertoire
-- October 18 to 23
 CONTINUING EDUCATION WORKSHOPS

-- Aug 14 Exam Prep: General Overview
-- Aug 14 Exam Prep: Matwork
-- Aug 15 Exam Prep: Reformer
-- Aug 15 Exam Prep: Cadillac, Chair & Barrels




See the complete list of workshops being offered both in Toronto and elsewhere. To register for Toronto courses and workshops, please contact Sarah at ext. 246
.EXTERNAL EDUCATION: upcoming courses and workshops held at locations around the world.
Locations with a star indicate STOTT PILATES Licensed Certification Centers. All others are STOTT PILATES authorized hosted courses
USA
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Aug 24

CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA more info
-- Intensive Reformer starts Aug 20

LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA more info
-- Injury & Special Populations starts Oct 2
 -- Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Nov 13

 LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA more info
-- Injury & Special Populations starts Sept 16
-- Intensive Reformer starts Oct 1

MARINA DEL REY, CALIFORNIA more info
-- Intensive Reformer starts Aug 13
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Sept 10
-- Advanced Matwork Oct 22

ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA more info
 -- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Aug 21
 -- Intensive Reformer starts Oct 30

 SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA more info
 -- Intensive Reformer starts Aug 13
 -- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Oct 22
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Oct 29

 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Sept 25
 -- Intensive Reformer starts Nov 5

 SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA more info
-- Advanced Reformer starts Aug 20
 -- Intensive Reformer starts Sept 10
 -- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Nov 12

 SOUTHINGTON, CONNECTICUT more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Sept 11
 -- Intensive Reformer starts Sept 17
 -- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Sept 25

 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS more info
-- Advanced Matwork Sept 30
-- Advanced Reformer starts Oct 1
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Oct 15

 FAIRFIELD, IOWA more info
-- Advanced Matwork Aug 14
-- Advanced Reformer starts Oct 8

 BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MICHIGAN more info
-- Injury & Special Populations starts Aug 25
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Sept 17

 ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA more info
 -- Intensive Reformer starts Sept 17
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Sept 23
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Oct 13
 USA cont’d
SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Sept 11
 -- Intensive Reformer starts Sept 17
-- Stability Ball & Foam Roller workshops Sept 18

MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Sept 11
 -- Intensive Reformer starts Sept 17
-- Advanced Matwork Nov 7

FAIRFIELD, NEW JERSEY more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Oct 8
 -- Intensive Reformer starts Oct 29

 NEW YORK, NEW YORK more info
 -- Intensive Reformer starts Aug 11
 -- Foam Roller Workshop starts Aug 15
 -- Advanced Reformer starts Aug 30

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Sept 10

DAYTON, OHIO more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Sept 17
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels Sept 20

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO more info
 -- Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Aug 28
-- Injury & Special Populations starts Sept 18

 PORTLAND, OREGON more info
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels Sept 10
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Sept 17

EAST GREENWICH, RHODE ISLAND more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Sept 17

 MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Aug 27

 DALLAS, TEXAS more info
-- Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Aug 6
-- Advanced Reformer starts Sept 3
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Sept 9

MIDLOTHIAN, VIRGINIA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Aug 27
 -- Intensive Reformer starts Sept 26

 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON more info
-- Intensive Reformer starts Aug 28
-- Intensive Mat-Plus Sept 25
-- Injury & Special Populations starts Nov 18

 VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON more info
-- Functional Anatomy Sept 11
 CANADA
 CALGARY, ALBERTA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Sept 10
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Oct 15
-- Intensive Reformer starts Nov 4

 VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA more info
-- Advanced Matwork Aug 6
-- 3 CEC workshops Aug 7

 WINNIPEG, MANITOBA more info
-- Intensive Reformer starts Sept 3
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Sept 6

 OTTAWA, ONTARIO more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Oct 15
-- Intensive Reformer starts Nov 8

 MONTREAL, QUEBEC more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Sept 11 english
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Sept 18 french
-- Intensive Reformer starts Sept 27 english

REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Sept 13



INTERNATIONAL
 BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA more info
-- Intensive Reformer starts Aug 13
 -- Foam Roller workshop Sept 25
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Oct 1

 SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Aug 6

NASSAU, BAHAMAS more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Aug 16

 OXFORD, ENGLAND more info
-- Intensive Reformer starts Aug 9
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Aug 9
 -- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Sept 3

 MUNICH, GERMANY more info
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Sept 24
 -- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Oct 4

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Oct 18
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Oct 18
-- Injury & Special Populations starts Nov 1

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Aug 26

HALMSTAD, SWEDEN more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Aug 12
To register for these courses and workshops, please contact the Education Dept at ext. 299. STOTT PILATES Training and Certification courses and workshops are also available at STOTT PILATES Licensed Certification Centers throughout North America. Click for details and a center near you
.exercise of the month
Hundred        Be certain to warm up before exercising. Read these important cautions
. 1. starting position . 2. working position . 3. remain in flexion, flex knees . 4. end position
STARTING POSITION
Lying on back in imprinted position. Legs parallel and adducted in air with knees bent, ankles plantar flexed and toes gently pointed. Arms extended by sides, palms down, scapulae stabilized.

EXERCISE
To begin…
INHALE stay.

EXHALE lengthen back of neck, maintaining length, and gently slide shoulder blades down to stabilize, contract abdominals to slide rib cage toward pelvis, and flex upper back & neck, reaching arms off mat to be level with shoulders. Simultaneously extend legs as low as imprint can be maintained.
 Then…
INHALE for five counts, maintaining spinal flexion, scapular and pelvic stability while a small vertical pulse with arms on each count.

Complete 10 sets (total of 100 counts).

 To finish…
INHALE remain in spinal flexion, bend knees in and continue reaching with arms.

EXHALE return upper body to mat, legs in air.
 FOCUS
 stabilize rib cage and scapulae throughout to avoid upper body tension
 maintain imprint throughout exercise
 avoid overly tucking pelvis
 stay wide across front and back of shoulders with equal emphasis on scapular stabilizers and pectorals to avoid protracting shoulders
 initiate movement of arms at shoulder joint, not elbow; put emphasis on downward motion with arms
 avoid overworking rectus abdominis over flexing lumbar spine, coming too high, giving appearance of popping abdominals
 maintain thoracic flexion throughout exercise

Exercise excerpted from the STOTT PILATES Comprehensive Matwork manual. All STOTT PILATES manuals include additional instructional information and modifications, not included here.
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