STOTT PILATES | Newsletter August 2005
This August, buy 2 Pilates Express™ Mats
and get a FREE Core Balance video in DVD or VHS.

Thicker than a yoga mat to protect the spine, our ribbed foam Pilates Express Mat has integrated straps and easy touch fasteners. Ribbed texture helps prevent slipping. Perfect for home or studio use. Just roll and go!

Available in blue only.
Regular price: US $38.95 | CDN $48.95

The Core Balance workout routine helps engage the deep abdominal muscles as the body works to rebalance itself through moderately challenging exercises. Suitable for beginners.

Regular price DVD: US $19.95 | CDN $24.95
Regular price VHS: US $14.95 | CDN $19.95

Promotion code EMA5


This offer available on web and phone orders only and expires midnight EST August 31, 2005. Offers may not be combined. Quote code EMA5.

To redeem offer enter appropriate promotion code EMA5. For further details, email or call us at 800-910-0001 ext. 250.


In the News

The August issue of Shape magazine features the core workout plan Flatten your belly, designed by Colleen Craig, a STOTT PILATES certified instructor. Download the article.

Flare magazine chose the STOTT PILATES’ Fitness Circle® Lite as the Best At-home Fitness Equipment, in August’s Gear Up section. Download the article.


Moira Merrithew is quoted in the article Working from the Core, in the August issue of Fitness Rx for Women. Download the article

The July issue of Fitness magazine included a list of the Best Buys for Home Workouts, comparing steals vs. splurges. The STOTT PILATES Foam Roller is included in the list of “steals” for “Awesome Abs.” Download the article


The Almaden Valley Athletic Club, a STOTT PILATES Licensed Certification Center in San Jose, California, hosted a Celebration under the Stars event on July 30. The proceeds of the event were donated to the Pat Tillman Foundation for Bay Area Expansion. Click to learn more

Fabiana Silva, a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor and a partner of Spirale Pilates in Sao Paulo, Brazil, is featured in the latest issue of Revista Special. Download the article


Behind-the-Scenes

The excitement is high as the STOTT PILATES team is currently back in the studio shooting a series of new video titles. Pictured here are Laureen Digiulio-Dubeau and Jen Dahl as they work on creating the images for an exercise poster that will accompany an At-Home workout on the SPX Reformer. Watch this space over the next few months as we unveil the new titles.


Trade shows

Join us at the following trade shows. 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.

Pre-cons, sessions, dates, times and locations are subject to change.
Please confirm with the respective organizing associations.

Pilates Style Summer Conference 2005
August 6-8 , 2005

Hilton Hotel
New York, NY

REGISTRATION: www.pilatesstyle.com or call
1-646-459-4826

TRADE SHOW HALL HOURS:
Saturday, Aug 6 | 4pm-7pm
Sunday, Aug 7
| 9:45am-5pm, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Monday, Aug 8
| 8:15am-3:30pm


Can-Fit-Pro Toronto
August 18-21, 2005

Metro Toronto Convention Centre,
Toronto, ON

REGISTRATION: www.canfitpro.com or call
1-800-667-5622 ext. 233 or 234

PRE-CONS:
Thursday, August 18, 2005
12pm-4pm | Circuit Training
5pm-8pm | The Weighted Ball Workout

TRADE SHOW HALL HOURS:
Friday, August 19 | 12:30pm-7:30pm
Saturday, August 20 | 10:30am-6:30pm


Health & Fitness Business Trade Show
August 25-27, 2005

Colorado Convention Center
Denver, Colorado

Open to the trade only

REGISTRATION: www.healthandfitnessbiz.com or call
1-800-486-2701

TRADE SHOW HALL HOURS:
Thursday August 25 | 1pm-6pm
Friday August 26 | 10am-6pm
Saturday, August 27 | 10am-2pm


Fitness Forum 2005
September 2-4, 2005

Radisson Edwardian Hotel,
Heathrow UK

REGISTRATION: www.multitraxuk.com or call
0870-60-80-001

SESSIONS:
Friday, September 2, 2005
5pm-6pm | Intensifying Essential Matwork

Saturday, September 3, 2005
8am-9am | Pre-Natal
1:30pm-3pm | Dynamic Balance

Sunday, September 4, 2005
9:30am-11am | Armchair Pilates Plus

TRADE SHOW HALL HOURS:
Friday, Sept 2 | 7:30am to 6:30pm
Saturday, Sept 3 | 7:30am to 7:30pm
Sunday, Sept 4 | 7:30am to 5pm


Can-Fit-Pro Calgary 2005
October 14-15, 2005

Fitness on 5th
Calgary AB

REGISTRATION: www.canfitpro.com or call
1-800-667-5622 ext. 233 or 234

PRE-CONS:
Friday, October 14, 2005
5pm-9pm | The Weighted Ball Workout

TRADE SHOW HALL HOURS:
Saturday, Oct 15 | TBD


IDEA Personal Trainer® NYC
October 6-9, 2005

New York Hilton
New York, NY

REGISTRATION: www.ideafit.com or call
1-800-999-4332 ext. 7 or 1-858-535-8979, ext. 7

PRE-CONS:
Thursday October 6, 2005
8am-11:50am | Foam Roller Plus
1pm-4:50pm | Intermediate Matwork

TRADE SHOW HALL HOURS:
Thursday, Oct 6 | 4:30pm-8pm
Friday, Oct 7 | 11:30am-7pm
Saturday, Oct 8 | 11:30am-6pm



Education

To register for courses and workshops listed below, please contact the Education Dept at ext. 261. 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

INTERNAL EDUCATION
Upcoming courses at the STOTT PILATES International Certification Center in Toronto Canada

Comprehensive
Certification Program

CMR Comprehensive
Matwork & Reformer

Sept 6 to Dec 15

CCCB Comprehensive
Cadillac, Chair & Barrels

Aug 22 to Oct 17


Intensive
Certification Program

IMP Intensive Mat-Plus

Aug 4 to Aug 17

IR Intensive Reformer

Aug 5 to Sept 11

ICCB Intensive
Cadillac, Chair & Barrels

Sept 30 to Oct 30

ISP Injury &
Special Populations

Oct 18 to 22


Advanced
Certification Program

AM Advanced Matwork

Oct 24 FULL

AR Advanced Reformer

Oct 25 to 27 FULL

ACCB Advanced
Cadillac,Chair & Barrels

Oct 28 to 29 FULL

FAR Full Advanced
Repertoire

Oct 24 to 29 FULL


Continuing
Education Workshops

Sept 24

Postural Analysis

Sept 24

Program Design

Sept 25

Functional Fitness for Racquet Sports, Matwork

Sept 25

Functional Fitness for Racquet Sports, Reformer

Oct 29

Sculpt & Tone,
Flex-Band level 1

Oct 29

Total Body Sculpting,
Flex-Band level 2

Oct 30

Anatomy Review



Attention all those preparing for exams.

Preparing for upcoming exams is often a daunting task, even if you are on top of your course material. These Exam Preparation workshops will help you alleviate the stress of writing your exam and perform your best at your practical evaluation. Go into your written and practical exams feeling organized and in control!

Exam Prep: General Overview Exam Prep: Matwork

August 13

August 13

Exam Prep: Reformer Exam Prep: Cadillac, Chair & Barrels

August 14

August 14

There will be a special Question and Answer Session at the end of each day.
(by request only, please call for details)



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

CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA
more info

Intensive Reformer
starts Aug 5


EL DORADO HILLS, CALIFORNIA
more info

Intensive Reformer
starts Oct 1


LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA more info

Gait Analysis workshop
Aug 22
Injury & Special Populations
Sept 30
Advanced Matwork
Oct 16


LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA
more info

Intensive Reformer
starts Aug 12
Injury & Special Populations
starts Aug 29
Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts Sept 9


ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA more info

Advanced Matwork
Oct 29
Advanced Reformer
starts Oct 30


SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA more info

Advanced Matwork
Sept 23
Intensive Reformer
starts Oct 21
Injury & Special Populations
starts Nov 10


SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
more info

Intensive Reformer
starts Aug 5
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Sept 23


SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA
more info

Fitness Circle® workshop
Aug 13
Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts Sept 9
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Oct 28


EAGLE, COLORADO
more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts August 12
Stability Ball / Foam Roller workshops
August 16
BOSU / Stability Ball workshops
August 17


SOUTHINGTON, CONNECTICUT
more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Sept 24
Intensive Reformer
starts Sept 24
Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts Oct 15


MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA more info

Advanced Matwork
August 8
Advanced Reformer
starts Aug 9
Intensive Reformer
starts Aug 26


ORLANDO, FLORIDA more info

Exam Preparation workshop
Aug 7
Postural Analysis review
Aug 7


ATLANTA, GEORGIA more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Sept 8


KAILUA, HAWAII more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Aug 22

USA continued

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS more info

Advanced Reformer
starts Sept 23
Intensive Reformer
starts Oct 22
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Oct 21


SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI more info

Injury & Special Populations
starts Aug 4
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Sept 10


ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI more info

Foam Roller workshop
Sept 24
Stability Ball level 1 workshop
Sept 24
Essential BOSU workshop
Sept 24


LINCOLN, NEBRASKA more info

Advanced Matwork
Aug 21
Advanced Reformer
starts Sept 25
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Nov 3


WALDWICK, NEW JERSEY more info

Intensive Reformer
starts Sept 16


ITHACA, NEW YORK more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Sept 22


NEW YORK, NEW YORK more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Aug 29
Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts Sept 9
Intensive Reformer
starts Sept 9


CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Sept 9
Injury & Special Populations
starts Sept 29
Intensive Reformer
starts Oct 14


PORTLAND, OREGON more info

Intensive Reformer
starts Aug 15
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Sept 23
Rehab Lumbar & Shoulder Stabilization on Matwork and Reformer
starts Nov 5


MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Aug 27
Intensive Reformer
starts Oct 21


DALLAS, TEXAS more info

Intensive Reformer
Aug 10
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Sept 8
Intensive Reformer
starts Oct 6


HOUSTON, TEXAS more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Aug 4
Intensive Reformer
starts Sept 7


RICHMOND, VIRGINIA more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Sept 9
Advanced Matwork
Oct 9
Intensive Reformer
starts Oct 21


SEATTLE, WASHINGTON more info

Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts Aug 19
Intensive Reformer
starts Aug 27
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Sept 23

CANADA

CALGARY, ALBERTA more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Sept 13
Injury & Special Populations
starts Sept 28
Intensive Reformer
starts Oct 6


VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA more info

Essential BOSU
Aug 28
Essential Stability Chair workshop
Aug 28
3-D Balance, Stability Ball level 3
Sept 17


WINNIPEG, MANITOBA
more info

Intensive Reformer
starts Sept 3


MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Oct 14
Intensive Reformer
start Nov 4


MONTREAL, QUEBEC more info

Intensive Mat-Plus (French)
starts Sept 16
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Sept 26
Advanced Matwork (French)
Oct 9


International

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Aug 5
Advanced Matwork
Sept 17
Intensive Reformer
starts Oct 7


LONDON, ENGLAND more info

Intensive Reformer
starts Oct 17
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Oct 24


OXFORD, ENGLAND more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Sept 9
Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
Sept 23
Advanced Matwork
Nov 7


MUNICH, GERMANY more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Sept 9
Intensive Reformer
starts Sept 23
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Oct 3


DUBLIN, IRELAND more info

Exam Prep workshop
Oct 7
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Oct 8


TEL-AVIV, ISRAEL more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Aug 25
Intensive Reformer
starts Sept 26
Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts Dec 1


TOKYO, JAPAN more info

Advanced Matwork
Aug 22
Advanced Reformer
starts Aug 23
Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts Aug 26


GENEVA, SWITZERLAND more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Nov 23 (French)


Job Opportunities


Work for STOTT PILATES

Click to view current job opportunities at STOTT PILATES corporate headquarters in Toronto Canada.


Instructor positions around the world

Our online Job Board features Instructor & Coordinator positions available across the US, Canada and around the world.
Click to view listings

Training facilities looking for STOTT PILATES instructors may fill out a Job Board submission form by clicking here.


Exercise of the Month


Heel Squeeze Prone
with the Fitness Circle

Be certain to warm up before exercising.
Read these important cautions

STARTING POSITION
Lying on stomach on mat with hands under forehead. Knees bent shoulder-distance apart with Fitness Circle resistance ring between ankles.

EXERCISE

INHALE
to prepare, then...

EXHALE Tighten abdominals and squeeze the Fitness Circle ring without letting front of hips come off mat.

INHALE Release tension on circle.

Complete 5-8 repetitions


Warm up first
Remember to start your workout with a warm-up routine. Go to stottpilates.com and click on warm up for a detailed description of each warm-up exercise.


This exercise is excerpted from the from the Easy Start exercise poster included free in the Fitness Circle Lite Gift Pack.

Find more exercises in the STOTT PILATES teaching manual library comprising ten titles documenting the entire STOTT PILATES exercise repertoire.
3 titles also available in Japanese & French.


starting position


Exhale


Inhale


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