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From Feb 6 through Feb 28, 2006, get a FREE Reformer Box
when you purchase a STOTT PILATES Reformer
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Used to vary exercises, the Reformer Box is densely padded for comfort with high quality EVA foam and upholstered with non-scuff vinyl. Footstrap included.This offer is valued at:
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Professional/SPX* Box
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US $190
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Extra Tall Box
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US $200
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Extra Long Box
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US $200
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This offer is only valid on telephone orders and is NOT available through our web store. To place your order please call 1-800-910-0001 ext. 264 . Quote promo code: RBF6
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NOT available at trade shows and may not be combined with other offers.
NOT valid in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Andorra or Australia.
Click here for list of our distributors in these territories.
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Questions? email or call us at 1-800-910-0001 ext. 250.
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New Products -- Videos in Spanish
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Coming soon! STOTT PILATES DVDs in Spanish.
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The following Spanish-only titles will be available to ship mid-February:
Firme y Flexible
Revitalizarse
El Secreto de los Abdominales Firmes.
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These three tri-lingual titles (English/Spanish/French) will be shipping in late February:
Basic Pilates
Sunrise Workout
Relaxation Workout
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The latest issue of Spa Business magazine features Core Value an article that discusses some of the reasons why spa owners and managers should consider offering a pilates studio in their facility, as well as tips on successfully implementing a pilates program. STOTT PILATES contributed information and photography for the article.
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The January issue of Alive magazine mentions STOTT PILATES’ latest DVD releases, including the new Toning Ball, Fitness Circle* and Reformer programs.
In its New Products section, Alive has included the new STOTT PILATES Power Packs, which include "smart tools to help home exercisers reach their mind-body fitness goals."
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In the January/February 2006 issue of Fitness Business Canada, STOTT PILATES is included among the Certification & Training organizations in Canada.
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The Secret to Flat Abs is included in Chatelaine.com's list of the Nine Best Fitness Videos.
Read the article
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Moira has been invited to lead the fitness break at the Being There for Kids Breakfast in Toronto on February 22, sponsored by Kellogg's. Over the last 14 years, the Being There for Kids Breakfast has raised thousands of dollars for Kids Help Phone. Last year's event was a dazzling success, raising more than $65,000 with over 400 corporate and private guests in attendance, including high profile executives from the business community. Breakfast will be served from 7am-9am. Additional events will be held in London Ontario and Regina Saskatchewan..
For more details, click here
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Congratulations to award nominees Moira Merrithew and John Garey, both nominated for ECA's OBOW Awards. One Body One World (OBOW) is ECA's charitable division which believes a healthy body and healthy mind should live in a healthy world. To that end, OBOW donates a percentage of ECA profits annually to worthy causes that assist our society educationally, environmentally or socially.
Nominated as Best Male Presenter is John Garey, owner of a STOTT PILATES Licensed Training Center in Long Beach, California, while Moira Merrithew has been nominated in the Best Mindful Program category. The Awards will be held at ECA/NYC 06 Fitness Convention and Trade Show, at the Marriott Marquis Hotel, March 24 at 7pm.
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Trade shows
Join us at the following trade shows. Take advantage of our 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 GIFT [at selected shows]. For information on other upcoming trade shows please click here.
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Pre-cons, sessions, dates, times and locations are subject to change. Please confirm with the respective organizing associations.
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Multitrax Fitness Forum Convention 2006
March 3-5, 2006
ExCel Centre
London UK
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REGISTRATION: www.multitraxuk.com
SESSIONS:
Friday, March 3
11:30am-1pm | Mat-Plus*
Saturday, March 4
9:30am-11am | On A Roll, Foam Roller
1:30pm-3pm | The Weighted Ball Workout
Sunday, March 5
11:30am-1pm | Superior Balance, Stability Ball 4
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IHRSA 2006
March 20-23, 2006
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, Nevada
Click to view show specials and
get a free pass to this event.
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REGISTRATION: www.ihrsa.org
or call 1-800-228-4772
SESSION:
Wednesday, March 22
6:30am-7:30am | Sunrise Pilates
TRADE SHOW HALL HOURS:
Tuesday, Mar 21 | 1pm-6pm
Wednesday, Mar 22 | 11am-6pm
Thursday, Mar 23 | 6:30am-12pm
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ECA/NYC 2006
March 24-26, 2006
Marriot Marquis Hotel
New York, New York
Click to view show specials
at this event.
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REGISTRATION: www.ecaworldfitness.com
or call 1-516-432-6877
PRE-CONS:
Thursday, March 23
8:30am-12:30pm | Split-Pedal Stability Chair
1pm-5pm | Intermediate Matwork: Biomechanics, Cueing and Correcting
TRADE SHOW HALL HOURS:
Friday, Mar 24 | 1pm-7pm
Saturday, Mar 25 | 9:30am-5:30pm
Sunday, Mar 26 | 9am-2pm
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Body Mind Spirit
April 5-9, 2006
Santa Clara Convention Center
Santa Clara, California
Click to view show specials
at this event.
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REGISTRATION: www.bodymindexpo.com
or call 1-888-499-1600 or 408-866-9600
PRE-CONS:
Thursday, Apr 6
8am-12pm | Group Reformer Classes:
Teaching Skills & Programming Choices
1pm-5pm | Intermediate Reformer:
Functional Anatomy, Cueing and Correcting
Sign up for a STOTT PILATES pre conference workshop prior to Mar 15, and receive $25 off the advertised price!
Register online and enter coupon code: STOTT
TRADE SHOW HALL HOURS:
Friday, April 2 | 12pm-3pm | 5pm-7pm
Saturday, April 3 | 12pm-3pm | 5pm-8pm
Sunday, April 4 | 11am-3pm
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IDEA Fitness Fusion
April 20-23, 2006
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Rosemont, Illinois
Click to view show specials at this event.
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REGISTRATION: www.ideafit.com
or call 1-800-999-4332 ext. 7 or 1-858-535-8979, ext. 7
PRE-CON:
Thursday, Apr 20
10am-4pm | Group Matwork Classes:
Teaching Skills & Programming Choices
TRADE SHOW HALL HOURS:
Thursday, April 20 | 4:30pm-8pm
Friday, April 21 | 11:30am-7pm
Saturday, April 22 | 11:30am-6pm
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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 Training Centers throughout North America. Click for details and a center near you.
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INTERNAL EDUCATION
Upcoming courses at the STOTT PILATES International Certification Center in Toronto, Canada
Comprehensive
Certification Program
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Intensive
Certification Program
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Continuing
Education Workshops
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Exam Prep
Workshops
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CMR Comprehensive
Matwork & Reformer
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Mar 13 to June 15,
[evenings]
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Advanced
Certification Courses
AM Advanced Matwork
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Feb 4
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Feb 28
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AR Advanced Reformer
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Mar 1 to 3
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ACCB Advanced Cadillac,
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Chair & Barrels
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Mar 4 & 6
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ISP Injury & Special Populations
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Mar 7-11
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IMP Intensive Mat-Plus*
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Feb 10 to Mar 12
[weekends]
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GM Group SPX* Mat-Plus*
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Mar 24 to Apr 9
[weekends]
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GR Group SPX* Reformer
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Mar 24 to Apr 23
[4 weekends]
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IR Intensive Reformer
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May 8 to 26
[MonFri, 9am-1pm]
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ICCB Intensive Cadillac,
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Chair & Barrels
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May 29 to June 16
[weekdays]
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Feb 18
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Superior Balance
Stability Ball 4
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Feb 18
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3D Balance
Stability Ball 3
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Feb 19
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Toning Ball
[formerly Weighted Ball]
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Mar 18
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Functional Fitness for
Golf with Matwork
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Mar 18
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Functional Fitness for
Racquet Sports with Matwork
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Mar 19
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Functional Fitness for
Golf with Reformer
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Mar 19
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Functional Fitness for
Racquet Sports with Reformer
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May 6
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Postural Analysis Review
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May 6
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Program Design
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May 7
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Anatomy Workshop
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May 27
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Exam Prep:
General Overview
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May 27
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Exam Prep:
Matwork
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May 28
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Exam Prep:
Reformer
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May 28
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Exam Prep:
Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
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EXTERNAL EDUCATION
Upcoming courses and workshops held at locations around the world. Locations with a star indicate STOTT PILATES Licensed Training Centers. All others are STOTT PILATES authorized hosted courses.
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USA
CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA more info
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Golf and Racquet Sports workshop
Apr 8
STOTT PILATES Updates
Apr 8
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts May 5
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EL DORADO HILLS, CALIFORNIA
more info
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Intensive Reformer
starts Mar 25
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LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA more info
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Pre-natal workshop
Mar 4
Advanced Matwork
Mar 5
Advanced Reformer
starts Mar 17
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LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA
more info
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Intensive Reformer
starts Mar 10 (weekends)
Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts Mar 17 [weekends]
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Apr 24
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PACIFIC PALISADES, CALIFORNIA more info
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Intensive Reformer
starts Feb 17 [weekends]
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Apr 28 [weekends]
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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA more info
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Intensive Reformer
starts Mar 10
Fitness Circle Challenge workshop
Feb 26
Foam Roller workshop
Feb 26
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SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA more info
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Anatomy Review
Feb 4 Intermediate BOSU** workshop
Mar 4
Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts Apr 1
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SAN RAMON, CALIFORNIA more info
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Intensive Reformer
starts Feb 10 [weekends]
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SOUTH WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT
more info
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Postural Analysis/Exam Review weekend
Mar 11
Intensive Reformer
starts Mar 18
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Mar 18
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA more info
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Intensive Reformer
starts Feb 24
Injury & Special Populations
starts June 21
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Intermediate BOSU workshop
Feb 19
Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts Apr 28
Fitness Circle Flow
May 14
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SARASOTA BEACH, FLORIDA
more info
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Mar 3 Intensive Reformer
starts Apr 7 Foam Roller workshop
Apr 23
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Intensive Reformer
starts March 2
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USA continued
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Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts Mar 9
Injury & Special Populations
starts Mar 16
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Apr 20
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HAMILTON, MASSACHUSSETTS more info
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Intensive Reformer
starts Feb 6
Pre-natal workshop
Feb 24
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BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MICHIGAN more info
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Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts Feb 18
Injury & Special Populations
starts Apr 21
Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts May 12
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SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI more info
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Stability Chair workshop
Mar 18
Toning Ball workshop
Mar 18
Secret to Toned Abs, Arms & Thighs
Mar 18
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ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI more info
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Intensive Reformer
starts Mar 10
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Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts Feb 10
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Feb 11
Advanced Matwork
Mar 18
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MORRIS PLAINS, NEW JERSEY
more info
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Intensive Reformer
starts Feb 23
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Anatomy Workshop
Feb 10
Toning Ball Workshop
Feb 11
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Intensive Reformer
starts Apr 20
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ROCHESTER, NEW YORK more info
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Feb 2
Group SPX* Reformer
starts Mar 3
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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA more info
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Intensive Reformer
starts Feb 25
Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts Apr 7
Advanced Reformer
starts June 9
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Intensive Reformer
starts Feb 24
Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts Mar 10
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA
more info
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Feb 17
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Intensive Reformer
starts Feb 24
Injury & Special Populations
starts Mar 18
Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts Mar 24
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HERSHEY, PENNSYLVANIA more info
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Intensive Reformer
starts Feb 2
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MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE more info
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Feb 24
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts May 12
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USA continued
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Advanced Matwork
Mar 6
Intensive Reformer
starts Mar 23
Injury & Special Populations
starts Mar 30
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Injury & Special Populations
starts Feb 22
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RICHMOND, VIRGINIA more info
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Feb 10
Advanced Matwork
Mar 12
Intensive Reformer
Mar 24
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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON more info
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Mar 4
Advanced Matwork
May 13
Advanced Reformer
starts May 19
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CANADA
NORTH VANCOUVER, BC more info
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Feb 9
Injury & Special Populations
starts Mar 2
Intensive Reformer
starts Mar 16
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WINNIPEG, MANITOBA more info
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Intensive Reformer
starts Mar 3 [weekends]
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Apr 17
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Injury & Special Populations
starts Mar 2
Advanced Matwork
Mar 26
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Apr 28
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REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN more info
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Dynamic Balance workshop
Mar 25
Advanced Reformer
starts Mar 30
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Apr 7 [weekends]
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INTERNATIONAL
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Intensive Reformer
starts Feb 20
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts May 2
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Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts Feb 10
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Mar 24
Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts Apr 4
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Mar 15
Advanced Matwork
Mar 25
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Mar 23
Advanced Matwork
Apr 3
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Apr 14 (weekends)
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Apr 17
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Feb 25
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Mar 9
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Job Opportunities for Instructors
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Our online Job Board features Instructor & Coordinator positions available across the US, Canada and around the world. Click to view listings
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Training facilities looking for STOTT PILATES instructors may fill out a Job Board submission form by clicking here.
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Exercise of the Month
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One Leg Lift with Stability Ball
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starting position. inhale to prepare
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exhale, lift one foot
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inhale, return foot
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modification, rotate torso
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WARM UP FIRST
Remember to start your workout with a warm-up. For a detailed description of warm-up exercises visit stottpilates.com/warmup .
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STARTING POSITION
1 Seated on ball, spine in a neutral position. Feet flat on the mat, hip-distance apart. Hands behind head with no tension in shoulders or neck.
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EXERCISE
INHALE to prepare, then...
2 EXHALE Keep torso in an upright position and lift one foot off mat, maintaining balance on ball
3 INHALE Return foot to mat.
Complete 3-5 repetitions
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MODIFICATION
When balance can be maintained with one leg lifted, rotate the torso as foot lifts.
This exercise is excerpted from the Easy Start Exercise Poster included in Stability Ball Power Packs.
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Find more exercises in the STOTT PILATES teaching manual library comprised of 10 titles that document the entire STOTT PILATES exercise repertoire. Three titles are also available in Japanese & French.
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Past Newsletters
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