.special offer for september get a free video .in the news
This month only, buy 3 videos from our Pilates Matwork* series and get the 4th one free.

Purchased individually, this series would cost you :
VHS: US$59.80 | $79.80CDN ..DVD: US$79.80 | $99.80CDN..

During September save up to: US $19.95 | $24.95 CDN
 Pilates Style Magazine
The Premiere issue of Pilates Style magazine (Fall 2004) recommends STOTT PILATES’ Basic Pilates video as a great choice for beginners.



This issue recommends the Advanced Stability Chair video in their article Pilates Cross-training: Ski Season Prep.

Lastly, don't miss Tummy Time, outlining ways to help infants develop strength and coordination. written by PJ O’Clair, STOTT PILATES instructor trainer and owner of The Studio in Boston.
The Pilates Matwork Series includes four progressively demanding workouts to strengthen, stretch and streamline your entire body. Series includes:
level 1
Secret to Flat Abs		 level 2
Firm & Fit		 level 3
Core Challenge		 level 4
Strong & Streamlined

Some restrictions apply. Offer expires midnight E.S.T. September 30, 2004. 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 PMS4.. Click to shop.
.new products
Gift Packs – coming soon
Give the gift of fitness! STOTT PILATES has launched a line of innovative, durable, workout-enhancing accessories in attractive packaging perfect for holiday gift giving. Each boxed set includes a DVD or VHS video in English or French (DVDs are bilingual), plus an Easy-Start poster for quick visual reference. Eliminate stress from holiday shopping and choose gift packs for your friends and family, then treat yourself, too. Look for these in the STOTT PILATES web store shortly! Choose from:
Pilates Express Mats
(available in blue & green)
includes poster and
Sunrise Workout video		 Stability Ball Plus
(available in two sizes, 55cm & 65cm)
includes pump, poster and
Core Balance video		 Fitness Circle Lite resistance ring
includes
exercise poster and
Fitness Circle Workout video		 Flex-Band exerciser 2-pack
includes Flex-Bands in two strengths
and exercise poster.
Videos available but not included
Teaching Manuals and now in Japanese too
With the release of four new manuals this summer, our library of 10 teaching manuals, documenting the STOTT PILATES exercise repertoire, is now complete.

Designed to complement your training, each book includes a detailed overview of the Five Basic Principles and a specially designed warm-up. Detailed photos fully illustrate each exercise, accompanied by precise breakdowns of movement and breath patterns, muscular emphasis and focus. Modifications are also included, increasing or decreasing difficulty as required. A must for all students and fans of this work. visit our store to purchase
Our first three titles are now available in Japanese:
Comprehensive Matwork
Essential Reformer
Intermediate Reformer
 to download a sample exercise click here

visit our store to purchase
.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 CALGARY
Fitness on Fifth, YWCA of Calgary CoEd Fitness Facility, Calgary, AB
October 1–2
Registration & Info: 1-800-667-5622 or www.canfitpro.com

PRE-CON:
Friday, October 1
 4pm-8pm
 Core & Dynamic Balance
 featuring Essential Matwork
 & Reformer-based Stability Ball

SESSIONS:
Saturday, October 2
 7:45am-9am
Pilate on a Roll
 10:50am-12:15pm
Fitness Circle
 12:45pm-2:15pm
Essential Matwork
 5:15pm-6:45pm
Total Body Sculpting

TRADESHOW
HALL HOURS
 Sat Oct 2: 9am-7pm 		IDEA PERSONAL TRAINER SUMMIT
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

Click here to download a free trade show pass

Download the show specials at IDEA Personal Trainer Summit		 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
or register online as an attendee. for free admission before Oct 1, 2004

 PILATES METHOD ALLIANCE
Sheraton New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
October 31–November 3
Registration & Info: www.pilatesmethodalliance.org
or 1-866-573-4945

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

CMR Comprehensive Matwork & Reformer
-- Jan 17 to April 28, 2005

RMR2 Rehab: Peripheral Joint Rehabilitation on Mat & Reformer
-- Dec 15-18



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*
-- Sept 20 to Oct 1
-- Oct 1 to Oct 31 weekends
-- Nov 1 to 12

IR Intensive Reformer
 -- Nov 5 to Dec 19 weekends
 -- Nov 8 to Nov 26

ICCB Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
-- Sept 13 to Oct 1
-- Nov 8 - Nov 26 evenings
 -- Nov 29 to Dec 17

ISP Injury & Special Populations
-- Oct 7 & 8, 8-hour update
-- for those who took ISP before Sept. 2003
-- Oct 12 to 15

AM,AR,ACCB Full Advanced Repertoire
-- Oct 18 to 23

AM Advanced Matwork
-- Nov 15

RCCB1 Rehab Cadillac, Chair & Barrels module 1
-- Nov 3 to 6
 CONTINUING EDUCATION WORKSHOPS

Sept 25 Anatomy Review
Sept 26 Postural Analysis NEW
Sept 26 Total Body Sculpting: Mat-based Flex-Band
Oct 10 Gait Analysis NEW
Oct 23 Functional Fitness for Racquet Sports; Mat-based
Oct 23 Fitness Circle Challenge
Nov 20 Core Balance: Mat-based Stability Ball
Nov 20 Dynamic Balance: Reformer-based Ball
Nov 27 Exam Prep: General Overview
Nov 27 Exam Prep: Matwork
Nov 28 Exam Prep: Reformer
Nov 28 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
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 Mat-Plus starts Sept 10
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Oct 4
 -- Intensive Reformer starts Oct 18

ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA more info
 -- Intensive Reformer starts Oct 30

 SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA more info
-- Full Advanced Repertoire starts Oct 1
 -- 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
-- Advanced Matwork starts Dec 11

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

BOULDER, COLORADO more info
-- Intensive Reformer starts Oct 1

 SOUTHINGTON, CONNECTICUT more info
 -- Intensive Reformer starts Sept 18
 -- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Sept 24
-- Injury & Special Populations starts Nov 6

 MIAMI, FLORIDA more info
 -- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Sept 24
 -- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Oct 8
-- Intensive Reformer starts Dec 10

 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS more info
 -- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Oct 7
 -- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Oct 22
-- Intensive Reformer starts Oct 23
 USA cont’d
 SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI more info
 -- Intensive Reformer starts Sept 17
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Sept 24
-- Injury & Special Populations starts Oct 14

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Sept 24

 NEW YORK, NEW YORK more info
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Sept 10
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Sept 13

DUBLIN, OHIO more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Oct 1
-- Advanced Matwork Oct 3

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO more info
-- Injury & Special Populations starts Sept 18
-- Pilates on a Roll Sept 18
-- Mat-Based Flex-Band starts Sept 18

 PORTLAND, OREGON more info
-- Injury & Special Populations Oct 14
-- Intensive Reformer starts Oct 22

 DALLAS, TEXAS more info
-- Intensive Reformer starts Oct 7
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Nov 11
 -- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Nov 18

MIDLOTHIAN, VIRGINIA more info
 -- Intensive Reformer starts Oct 8

 VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON more info
-- Rehab1: Lumbar & Shoulder Stabilization
-- on Mat & Reformer starts Oct 1
-- Injury & Special Populations starts Oct 14

 LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY more info
 -- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Oct 1

 BEVERLY, MASSACHUSSETTS more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Sept 11
-- Advanced Matwork starts Sept 17
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Oct 1
CANADA
 VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus Sept 23

 WINNIPEG, MANITOBA more info
-- Intensive Reformer starts Sept 3
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Sept 6
-- Advanced Matwork starts Nov 7

 HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA more info
-- Pre-Natal workshop Sept 27

 OTTAWA, ONTARIO more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Oct 15
-- Intensive Reformer starts Nov 8
-- Advanced Matwork starts Dec 4

 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
-- Foam Roller workshop Sept 25
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Oct 1
 -- Stability Ball Workshop Oct 30

 ARHUS, DENMARK more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Sept 3
-- Intensive Reformer starts Sept 10
 -- Advanced Matwork starts Oct 3

 MUNICH, GERMANY more info
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Sept 25
 -- 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

PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Nov 15
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Nov 15
 -- Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Dec 3

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Sept 3
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
Heel Squeeze Prone        Be certain to warm up before exercising. Read these important cautions
STARTING POSITION
Begin lying face down on your stomach with abdominals and glutes contracted to keep proper alignment of the spine and hips. Knees bent so feet are facing the ceiling and legs apart slightly wider than hips. Feet flat with heels together and toes pointing out. Hands under forehead, palms down.

EXERCISE
To begin…
INHALE to prepare, then...

EXHALE keep abdominals and glutes contracted so the spine and pelvis don’t move and squeeze heels together.

INHALE slowly release tension between heels, keeping them together.

Complete 8-10 repetitions

FOCUS
 keep abdominals, glutes and hamstrings contracted to prevent spine extending or hips moving
 avoid tension in upper shoulders
Place the Fitness Circle• resistance ring between your ankles to increase resistance and challenge in this 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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