During the month of May choose either or both of these special offers


Buy the Sculpt & Tone, Flex-Band* Pilates level 1 workout (VHS) with regular-strength Flex-Band, and get an extra-strength Flex-Band FREE.

STOTT PILATES’ Sculpt & Tone workout helps you achieve many of the benefits of a Reformer workout using the resistance of the Flex-Band* exerciser to simulate spring tension. This is a unique way to add variety, intensity and fun to your Matwork* routine.


The economical and effective Flex-Band is six and one half feet long, made of latex, and available in two strengths.

Sculpt & Tone workout (VHS) with Regular-strength Flex-Band:
US $19.95 | $25.95 CDN
extra-strength Flex-Band: US $6 | $8 CDN
Get it FREE this month with your purchase of the Sculpt & Tone workout video with regular-strength Flex-Band.
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Pre-order these now for extra savings.

Stability Ball Plus -- This ultra-durable, anti-burst Stability Ball, made from latex-free PVC, has a non-slip, ribbed surface. Tested under 250 kg of dynamic pressure. Great for clubs or home use. Includes pump.

Pilates Express* Mat -- Our new ribbed mat is thicker than a yoga mat to protect the spine. Integrated velcro straps allow you to just roll and go! Available in blue and green.

Fitness Circle* Lite -- All the resistance of our professional model packed into a new lightweight ring. Inner and outer foam grips provide extra comfort.

Offer valid in continental North America only. Free shipping applies to these products only. Other items ordered in conjunction with these products will be subject to regular shipping charges. Allow 8-10 weeks for delivery.
Some restrictions apply. Both offers expire midnight, E.S.T., May 31, 2004. Offers 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 Promotion codes not required on these two offers)
.news
Club Solutions Magazine features Marketing Pilates for Long-Term Success, an article written by STOTT PILATES president and CEO, Lindsay Merrithew in their May/June issue. download a PDF
Cityline with Marilyn Denis on CityTV hosted Women’s Health Day on April 28, and gave STOTT PILATES’ videos and DVDs -- The Secret to Flat Abs -- to the audience.
 Glow Magazine offers a review of Pure Vitality: Pilates-infused Yoga* level 2 workout in their May/June issue. Join the revolution...
As reported by the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association in its annual ‘Superstudy’ of American Sports Participation, the fastest-growing fitness activity in the US in 2003 was Pilates – up 102.7% to 9,469,000 participants. That’s on top of growth of 96% seen in 2002.
.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.***
CLUB INDUSTRY
EAST
Baltimore Convention Ctr,
Baltimore, Maryland
May 12-14
Registration & Info: www.clubindustry.com
1-800-927-5007

EARLY MORNING WORKOUT:
Wednesday May 12
 Radisson Lord
Baltimore Plaza
7am to 7:45am		 CAN-FIT-PRO
HALIFAX
World Trade & Convention Ctr, Halifax, Nova Scotia
May 15-16
Registration & Info: www.canfitpro.com
1-800-927-5007

PRE-CON:
Saturday May 15
 Essential Matwork
 5pm to 9pm
SESSIONS:
Sunday May 16
 Core Balance 8-9:30am
 Total Body Sculpting
 10am-11:30am
 Fitness Circle 2:30-4:30pm
 FITNESS RENDEZVOUS
Van Vliet Centre, University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta
May 28-30
Registration & Info: www.provincialfitnessunit.ca

SESSIONS:
Saturday, May 29
 Core Balance
 3:30pm-5pm
Sunday, May 30
 Total Body Sculpting
 2:45pm-4:15pm

*presentations only,
*no equipment sales		 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
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
***At selected shows. For information on other upcoming trade shows please click here
.education
INTERNAL EDUCATION: upcoming courses at the STOTT PILATES International Certification Center in Toronto Canada
 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
CERTIFICATION COURSES

CMR Comprehensive Mat & Reformer
-- May 3 to Aug 12
-- Sept 8 to Dec 16

CMR Comprehensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
-- May 3 to June 24
-- Aug 16 to Oct 7

IMP Intensive Mat-Plus*
-- May 10 to 21
-- May 11 to June 10 evenings
-- July 5 to 16

IR Intensive Reformer
-- May 28 to July 4 weekends
 -- June 7 to 25
-- July 12 to 30

ICCB Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
-- July 9 to Aug 29 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

RMR2 Rehab: Peripheral Joint Mobility
on Mat & Reformer
-- Aug 11 to 14

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

-- May 15 Pre-Natal Workshop
-- May 15 Challenging Clients Safely
-- May 16 Foam Roller

-- June 5 Anatomy Review
-- June 19 Circuit Training
-- June 19 3-D Balance Mat-based Stability Ball
-- June 30 Dynamic Balance: Essential Reformer-
--------..-------Based Stability Ball

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
..workout vacation

Kick start your summer with a fabulous vacation at Superclubs Grand Lido in Varadero, Cuba.

From May 22 to 29, 2004, STOTT PILATES certified instructor, Stella Body, will be on location, offering two free STOTT PILATES classes each day. Plus enjoy all the other facilities and activities this all-inclusive, world class resort has to offer including a full spa and fitness center, gorgeous beaches and fine dining at their five a-la-carte restaurants, and sumptuous buffet and grill, all at a special group package rate. For more info & prices, e-mail Stella. click here
USA
 SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts July 11
 -- Intensive Reformer starts July 13
-- Advanced Matwork July 29
 CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA more info
-- Advanced Matwork June 18
-- Advanced Cadillac,Chair& Barrels starts June 19
-- Advanced Reformer starts June 25
 LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA more info
-- Injury & Special Populations starts May 15
-- 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 Reformer starts May 7
-- Injury & Special Populations starts May 20
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts June 7
 ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA more info
-- Intensive Reformer starts June 12
 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA more info
-- Intensive Reformer starts May 15
-- Advanced Matwork June 26
 SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts June 26
 BOULDER, COLORADO more info
-- Intensive Reformer starts July 16
 SOUTHINGTON, CONNECTICUT more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts May 22
-- Intensive Reformer starts May 22
-- Workshop Weekend July 17&18
 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
-- Injury & Special Populations starts May 20
-- 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
 -- Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts May 7
 -- Advanced Reformer starts May 16
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts June 12
 BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MICHIGAN more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts June 11
 -- Intensive Reformer starts July 9
 NOVI, MICHIGAN more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts May 21
-- Advanced Matwork June 20
 ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA more info
-- Fitness Circle workshop May 19
-- Advanced Matwork June 16
-- Exam prep course June 24
 SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI more info
-- Injury & Special Populations starts June 3
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts June 14
 -- Intensive Reformer starts July 18
 BUFFALO, NEW YORK more info
-- Intensive Reformer starts May 7
-- Essential Matwork Workshop May 14
-- Anatomy Workshop June 25
 NEW YORK, NEW YORK more info
-- Stability Chair Workshop May 8
-- Advanced Reformer starts June 16
 CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA more info
-- Advanced Cadillac,Chair& Barrels starts May 8
-- Injury & Special Populations starts May 27
 USA cont'd
 COLUMBUS, OHIO more info
-- Advanced Matwork May 20
-- Advanced Reformer starts May 21
 YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO more info
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts May 7
 PORTLAND, OREGON more info
-- Stability Chair Workshop June 5
 EAST GREENWICH, RHODE ISLAND more info
 -- Intensive Reformer starts June 25
 MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE more info
-- Advanced Reformer starts June 4
-- Intensive Reformer starts June 15
 DALLAS, TEXAS more info
-- Advanced Matwork July 22
-- Advanced Reformer starts July 23
 LYNCHBURG VIRGINIA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts June 4
 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON more info
-- Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts June 12
 -- Advanced Reformer starts July 30
 VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON more info
 -- Rehab: Peripheral Joint Stabilization
-- on Mat & Reformer starts June 5
 -- Advanced Reformer starts June 11

CANADA
 CALGARY, ALBERTA more info
-- Advanced Matwork May 16
 -- Anatomy Review May 25
 -- Shoulder & Lumbar Stabilization May 26
 VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA more info
-- Mat-based Flex-Band workshop May 2
 -- Pre-Natal Workshop May 2
 WHITE ROCK, BRITISH COLUMBIA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts June 4
 WINNIPEG, MANITOBA more info
-- Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts May 17
 -- Intensive Mat-Plus – starts July 2
 HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA more info
-- Advanced Matwork May 8
 -- Fitness Circle Workshop May 10
 OTTAWA, ONTARIO more info
 -- Advanced Matwork starts May 29
 -- Intensive Mat-Plus starts July 12
 -- Intensive Reformer starts July 26
 MONTREAL, QUEBEC more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts May 10
-- Intensive Reformer starts May 31
 -- Intensive Mat-Plus starts July 5

INTERNATIONAL
 MAROOCHYDORE, AUSTRALIA more info
-- Anatomy Review May 22
 -- Advanced Reformer starts June 12
-- Injury & Special Populations starts June 22
 ARHUS, DENMARK more info
-- Injury & Special Populations starts May 25
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts July 19
 -- Advanced Matwork starts July 31
 OXFORD, ENGLAND more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts May 18
 -- Intensive Mat-Plus starts May 28
-- Intensive Reformer June 1
 MUNICH, GERMANY more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts July 19
 DUBLIN, IRELAND more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts May 8
 ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts June 14
-- Advanced Matwork June 26
 PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA more info
-- Advanced Matwork May 13
-- Advanced Reformer starts May 16
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
Roll Up...... Be certain to warm up before exercising. Read these important cautions
STARTING POSITION
Lie on your back, pelvis and spine neutral. Extend legs straight along mat, legs together and feet flexed. Hold pole in hands, reaching arms overhead. Maintain scapular stabilization.

EXERCISE

INHALE slide scapulae down back to stabilize as arms reach toward ceiling.

EXHALE lengthen back of neck, continue to stabilize scapulae and initiate from head, sequentially flexing spine off mat, one vertebra at a time (passing through imprint), until pelvis is vertical, spine flexed, arms reaching parallel to floor, top of head toward fingers.

INHALE maintain spinal flexion and initiate with abdominals and roll ASIS away from front of femurs.

EXHALE continue to roll spine through flexion, one vertebra at a time onto mat (passing through imprint). Allow pelvis to return to neutral once lower thoracic reaches mat. Once head is on mat, stabilize torso in neutral and maintain scapular stability as arms return overhead.

Complete 5-8 repetitions.

FOCUS
 Articulate pelvis away from legs as roll down begins, giving sense of opening front of hip joint
 Articulate sequentially so each vertebra peels off mat separately during roll up and makes contact separately during roll down
 stabilize scapulae through roll up and roll down
 roll pelvis only up to vertical, not further forward of sit-bones
 maintain flexion through spine and abdominal connection once pelvis reaches vertical to avoid collapsing over legs
 reach heels away from torso to help anchor legs
 emphasize rolling through imprint
. 1. starting position . 2. arms to ceiling
. 3. flex thoracic to begin roll up . 4. arms and crown reaching parallel to floor
. 5. roll down one vertebra at a time . 6. arms to ceiling
. 7. end position
Exercise excerpted from the STOTT PILATES Comprehensive Matwork manual. All STOTT PILATES teaching manuals include additional instructional information and modifications, not included here.
I N T E L L I G E N T ..E X E R C I S E.......P R O F O U N D ..R E S U L T S .*


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