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Special Offer |
The new STOTT PILATES Fitness Circle Lite has all the resistance of our professional model packed into a lightweight ring. Helps develop torso stability, targets and tones specific muscles. The inner and outer foam grips provide extra comfort.
The Fitness Circle Lite’s resistance level is ideal for beginners. Measures 14" and at only 3/4 lbs. it can be taken with you almost anywhere.
US $34.95 | $44.95 CDN.
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Buy the new Fitness Circle* Lite resistance ring in June and get the Fitness Circle Challenge Pilates video* FREE.
The Fitness Circle Challenge workout video is designed to help you add resistance and focus to both upper and lower body exercises to challenge your strength, flexibility and core stability.
A value of US $14.95 | $19.95 CDN FREE with your purchase of the Fitness Circle Lite
*available on VHS only |
Some restrictions apply. Offer expires midnight, E.S.T., June 30, 2004. Offer available on VHS only. 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
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| .in the news |
FILM AWARDS
STOTT PILATES has been the recipient of several film awards recently.
The International Film & Video Festival. named Firm & Fit: Matwork level 2 as their 3rd place winner for Creative Excellence.
The AEGIS awards, recognizing excellence in video production named two STOTT PILATES videos, Fitness Fun: Pilates for Kids and Be Kind to Your Spine: Back Care level 1 as winners |
Woman’s Day magazine
The May 25 issue featured stress reduction tips from Moira Merrithew and a STOTT PILATES DVD giveaway. |
CCD News Update.
California Clubs of Distinction's CCD News Update this month includes “Marketing Pilates for Long-term Success,” by Lindsay G. Merrithew Download PDF article. |
Pilates in the Park
STOTT PILATES is supporting Paddle to A Cure, a volunteer group raising funds for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Join them in Coronation Park, Oakville, Ontario on Thursday, June 10, 7:30pm for a pilates session. $10 per person. Click for more info or call 905-510-0698. Download PDF flyer |
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| .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.*** |
IDEA WORLD FITNESS CONVENTION
San Diego Convention Ctr, San Diego, California
July 7-11
Registration & Info: www.IDEAfit.com 1-800-999-4332 ext. 7
PRE-CONS:
Wednesday July 7
Functional Fitness, Golf & Racquet Sports / Reformer
8am-12pm
Functional Fitness, Golf & Racquet Sports / Matwork
1pm-5pm
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DCAC
Hyatt Regency Reston Reston, Virginia
July 30-31
Registration & Info: info@dcacinc.com 1-800-3222-551
PRE-CONS:
Thursday July 29
Functional Fitness, Golf & Racquet Sports / Matwork
8am-12pm
Pre-Natal & Maturing Populations
1pm-5pm
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| ***At selected shows. For information on other upcoming trade shows please click here |
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| .enter to win |
Take a moment to fill out our survey and be entered to win a STOTT PILATES At-Home exercise kit valued at US $160.70 | $208.70 CDN
featuring our newest STOTT PILATES products:
1 Pilates Express* Mat
The Secret to Flat Abs (DVD or VHS)
1 Fitness Circle* Lite
Fitness Circle Workout (DVD or VHS)
2 Flex-Band* exercisers
Sculpt & Tone (DVD or VHS)
1 Deluxe Stability Ball with pump
Click here to enter
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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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CERTIFICATION COURSES
COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM
CMR Comprehensive Mat & Reformer
-- Sept 8 to Dec 16
CCCB Comprehensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
-- Aug 16 to Oct 7
FULL Full Certification
-- Sept 8 to Mar 12
INTENSIVE PROGRAM
IMP Intensive Mat-Plus*
-- July 5 to 16
-- Aug 3 to 17
-- Sept 20 to Oct 1
IR Intensive Reformer
-- July 12 to 30
-- Sept 14 to Oct 13 evenings
ICCB Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
-- July 9 to Aug 22 weekends
-- Sept 13 to Oct 1
ISP Injury & Special Populations
-- June 28 to July 2
AM,AR,ACCB Full Advanced Repertoire
-- July 5 to 13
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
CONTINUING EDUCATION WORKSHOPS
-- June 5 Anatomy Review
-- June 19 Circuit Training
-- June 19 3-D Balance Mat-based Stability Ball
-- June 30 Dynamic Balance: Essential Reformer-
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-- July 17 Sculpt & Tone, Flex-Band Level 1
-- July 18 BOSU*
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
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USA
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts July 11
-- Intensive Reformer starts July 13
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels Aug 7
CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA more info
-- Intensive Reformer starts Aug 20
LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA more info
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts July 23
LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA more info
-- Intensive Reformer starts June 4
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts July 16
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts July 23
MARINA DEL REY, CALIFORNIA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts June 7
-- Intensive Reformer starts June 21
ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA more info
-- Intensive Reformer starts June 12
-- Intensive Reformer starts Aug 21
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts June 11
-- Intensive Reformer starts Aug 13
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Oct 22
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA more info
-- Advanced Matwork June 26
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts June 26
-- Advanced Reformer starts Aug 20
BOULDER, COLORADO more info
-- Intensive Reformer starts July 30
SOUTHINGTON, CONNECTICUT more info
-- Workshop Weekend July 17&18
-- Advanced Matwork July 31
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA more info
-- Injury & Special Populations starts June 10
KAILUA, HAWAII more info
-- Intensive Mat&Reformer starts June 14
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts June 24
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts July 15
FAIRFIELD, IOWA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts June 10
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts June 24
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts June 12
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MICHIGAN more info
-- Intensive Reformer starts July 9
-- Injury & Special Populations starts Aug 25
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Sept 17
NOVI, MICHIGAN more info
-- Advanced Matwork June 20
SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts June 14
-- Intensive Reformer starts July 16
BUFFALO, NEW YORK more info
-- Anatomy Workshop June 25
NEW YORK, NEW YORK more info
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts June 7
-- Intensive Reformer starts June 16
-- Injury & Special Populations starts July 17
YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO more info
-- Rehab: Shoulder & Lumbar Stabilization
-- on Mat & Reformer starts June 12
-- Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Aug 28
-- Injury & Special Populations starts Sept 18
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USA cont'd
PORTLAND, OREGON more info
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels July 8
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts July 12
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA more info
-- Club System Matwork starts July 9
EAST GREENWICH, RHODE ISLAND more info
-- Intensive Reformer starts June 25
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE more info
-- Intensive Reformer starts June 15
DALLAS, TEXAS more info
-- Advanced Matwork July 22
-- Advanced Reformer starts July 23
MIDLOTHIAN, VIRGINIA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Aug 27
-- Intensive Reformer starts Oct 8
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON more info
-- Advanced Reformer starts July 30
-- Advanced Matwork Aug 14
-- Intensive Mat-Plus Sept 25
VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON more info
-- Advanced Matwork July 24
CANADA
VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus June 17
WHITE ROCK, BRITISH COLUMBIA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts June 4
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts July 2
-- Intensive Reformer starts Sept 3
OTTAWA, ONTARIO more info
-- Advanced Reformer starts June 11
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts July 12
-- Intensive Reformer starts July 26
MONTREAL, QUEBEC more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts June 5
-- Anatomy starts June 9
-- Advanced Reformer starts June 21
RIMOUSKI, QUEBEC more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Aug 2
INTERNATIONAL
MAROOCHYDORE, AUSTRALIA more info
-- Advanced Reformer starts June 12
-- Injury & Special Populations starts June 22
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts July 9
ARHUS, DENMARK more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts July 19
-- Advanced Matwork starts July 31
LONDON, ENGLAND more info
-- Advanced Reformer starts June 21
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts July 9
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts July 27
MUNICH, GERMANY more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Oct 4
-- Intensive Reformer starts Sept 17
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Sept 24
ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts June 14
-- Advanced Matwork June 26
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Aug 2
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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
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| .exercise of the month |
| Obliques Roll Back...... |
Be certain to warm up before exercising. Read these important cautions
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STARTING POSITION
Seated tall and as close to neutral as possible. Legs abducted, hip-distance apart, knees slightly bent, feet flat on mat. Arms long, reaching parallel to floor, scapulae stabilized.
EXERCISE
To prepare, inhale…
EXHALE roll ASIS away from front of thighs and flex lumbar spine as low as flat abdominals can be maintained and without actually resting lumbar on mat. (Upper spine will flex slightly in response to lumbar spine.) Simultaneously, rotate upper torso and sweep arm down and back.
INHALE maintain abdominal connection as spine rotates back to center and lengthens to return to starting position. Simultaneously, sweep arm forward again.
Repeat to other side.
Complete 3-5 repetitions in each direction.
FOCUS
articulate pelvis away from legs as roll down begins, opening front of hip joint
stabilize scapulae to prevent shoulder and neck tension
maintain spinal flexion and transversus connection during rotation
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