February Promotion
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STOTT PILATES is a Senior Partner of IDEA,
The Health and Fitness Source
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New Product
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STOTT PILATES Comprehensive Manual now available in Spanish!
Spanish-speaking fitness professionals and avid exercisers can now study Pilates in their native language. Created to the same exacting standards as its English counterpart, the Spanish manual provides a detailed breakdown of more than 200 exercises and modifications from the Matwork repertoire. It covers all programming levels - essential, intermediate and advanced - with in-depth notes on breathing and muscular focus. It also includes a chapter on encorporating small equipment. Order yours today.
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Lindsay and Moira Merrithew were recently featured in the National Post's second issue of Entrepreneur, a new section that explores the lives of business owners across Canada. The article Confessions of Dynamic Duos looks at what it takes to run a business with your spouse.
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The Jan/Feb issue of Fitness Business Canada featured an article written by Lindsay Merrithew about his thoughts on what's ahead for 2007. “Changing demographics and savvier consumers call for a fresh approach to reach today's generation of aging and new age exercisers.”
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Job Opportunities for Instructors
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Visit our online Job Board for a list of positions available across Canada, the U.S., and around the world. View listings.
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Training facilities looking for STOTT PILATES instructors may fill out a Job Board submission form.
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Trade shows
Join us at the following trade shows. Take advantage of our show specials and save up to 25% off the regular list price on demo equipment used at the show. Pre-order your equipment by contacting sales@stottpilates.com While at the booth, fill out a ballot for your chance to win great prizes and enjoy a complimentary workout. Find more information on upcoming trade shows.
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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 UK
February 23-26, 2007
ExCeL Centre, London
One Western Gateway
Royal Victoria Dock
London E16 1XL
phone: +44 (0)20 7069 5000
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REGISTRATION: phone +44 (0)870 608 0001
SESSIONS:
Saturday, February 24, 2007
 9:45am-10:45am | Intermediate Matwork
3pm-4:30pm | Total Body Toning
Sunday, February 25, 2007
9:45am-11:15am | Foam Roller Challenge
1:30pm-3pm | Fitness Circle Flow
Sessions at Multitrax presented by
 Instructor Trainer, Laureen DuBeau
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TRADE SHOW HALL HOURS:
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Sat, Feb 24
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12pm-5pm
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Sun, Feb 25
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10am-6pm
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Mon, Feb 26
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10am-5pm
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ECA New York
March 8-11, 2007
Marquis Marriott Hotel
1535 Broadway Avenue
New York, New York 10036
email for reservations
or phone 1-800-843-4898
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REGISTRATION: www.ecaworldfitness.com or call 1 800-ECA-EXPO
PRE-CONS:
Thursday, March 8, 2007
8:30am-12:30pm | Cueing: Formula For Success with PJ O'Clair
1pm-5pm | Intermediate Reformer: Functional Anatomy,
Cueing & Correcting with Melissa LePage
SESSIONS:
Friday, March 9, 2007
8am-10am | Essential Reformer with Melissa LePage
10:30am-12pm | Jumpboard Interval Training with PJ O'Clair
3:15pm-5:15pm | Fitness Circle Flow with PJ O'Clair
Saturday, March 10, 2007
7am-8:30am | Jumpboard Interval Training with PJ O'Clair
9am-11am | Essential Reformer with Melissa LePage
1pm-3pm | Fitness Circle Flow with PJ O'Clair
Sunday, March 11, 2007
7:30am-8:30am | Total Body Toning with PJ O'Clair
11:30am-1pm | Sculpt & Tone with Melissa LePage
3:15pm-5:15pm | Ultimate Back Care with Melissa LePage
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TRADE SHOW HALL HOURS:
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Fri, March 9
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1pm-7pm
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Sat, March 10
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9:30am-5:30pm
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Sun, March 11
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10am-3pm
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IHRSA 2007
March 28-31, 2007
Moscone Center,
North and South Halls
747 Howard Street
San Francisco California 94103
phone: 415-974-4000
click for accomodation suggestions
with discounted rates
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REGISTRATION: www.ihrsa.org/convention
or call toll-free 1-800-228-4772 or 617-951-0055
SESSIONS:
Friday, March 30, 2007
7:35am-8:30am | Sunrise Pilates by Laureen DuBeau
EARLY MORNING WORKOUTS:
6:30am-8:30am | Friday, March 30
6:30am-8:30am | Saturday, March 31
Special Offer: Free Superpass (regularly $40 per person)
Get complimentary admission to the IHRSA 2007 Trade Show by completing this online form on or before February 15, 2007
Gain entrance to all three days of the trade show, plus a special attendee bonus – admission to the three feature presentations of the IHRSA Convention with Sugar Ray Leonard, Frank Luntz and Stephen Lundin.
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TRADE SHOW HALL HOURS:
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Thurs, March 29
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1pm-6pm
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Fri, March 30
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11am-6pm
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Sat, March 31
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10am-2pm
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Education
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To register for courses and workshops listed below, please contact the Education Department 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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CONTINUING EDUCATION
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Spotlight FAQ:
Why maintain my certification?
A: Credible certification is becoming increasingly important to employers, insurance companies and consumers. In fact, experts agree that to ensure long-term sustainability and better serve the public, the fitness industry will eventually need to make certification mandatory. STOTT PILATES certification is well respected in the fitness industry because of our high education standards and our mission to stay on top of new research and industry advancements.
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COURSE CALENDAR -- INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION CENTER
Upcoming courses at the STOTT PILATES International Certification Center in Toronto, Canada.
Click here for more information on courses and workshops listed below, contact the Education Department at ext. 261.
Comprehensive
Certification Program
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CMR Comprehensive
Matwork & Reformer
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Apr 13 to July 28
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CCCB Comprehensive
Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
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Apr 18 to June 14
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Advanced
Certification Courses
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AM Advanced Matwork
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Mar 5
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AR Advanced Reformer
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Mar 6 to 8
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ACCB Advanced Cadillac,
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Chair & Barrels
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Mar 10 to 11
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Intensive
Certification Program
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IMP Intensive Mat-Plus*
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Apr 2 to 13
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IR Intensive Reformer
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Apr 16 to May 4
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ICCB Intensive Cadillac,
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Chair & Barrels
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Feb 19 to Mar 9
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Injuries &
Special Populations
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ISP Injuries & Special Populations
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Mar 12 to 16
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Crossover
Training Program
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XRG Crossover from Intensive
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Reformer to Group Training
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Feb 17
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XMP Crossover from Group SPX
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Mat-Plus to Personal Training
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Mar 26 & 27
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XRP Crossover from Group SPX
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Reformer to Personal Training
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Mar 28 & 29
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Continuing
Education Workshops
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Feb 4
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Functional Fitness for
Racquet Sports with Matwork
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Feb 4
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Functional Fitness for
Racquet Sports with Reformer
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Feb 11
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Exam Prep, General Overview
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Feb 11
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Exam Prep, Matwork
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Feb 11
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Power Paced Fitness Circle
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Feb 11
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Intermediate BOSU
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Feb 18
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Jumpboard Interval Training
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Feb 18
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Cueing on the Reformer
for Postural Issues
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Feb 25
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Circuit Training
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Mar 4
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Pre-Natal Pilates
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Mar 4
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Ultimate Back Care
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Mar 11
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Postural Analysis
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Mar 11
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Program Design
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COURSE CALENDAR -- STOTT STUDIO & TRAINING CENTER, TRIBECA NEW YORK
Upcoming courses at the new STOTT PILATES Studio & Training Center, Tribeca in New York, New York.
Click here for more information about this location, or contact the Education Department at ext. 261.
Intensive
Certification Program
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IMP Intensive Mat-Plus*
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June 1 to 16
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IR Intensive Reformer
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Feb 26 to Mar 21
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ICCB Intensive Cadillac,
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Chair & Barrels
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Apr 30 to May 23
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Group SPX*
Certification Program
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GM1 Group SPX Mat-Plus
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Module 1, 2 weekends
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 Apr 13 to 22
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GM2 Group SPX Mat-Plus
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Module 2, 1 weekend
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May 18 to 20
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GR1 Group SPX Reformer
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Module 1, 2 weekends
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Mar 2 to 18
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GR2 Group SPX Reformer
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Module 2, 2 weekends
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Apr 28 to May 6
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Advanced
Certification Courses
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AM Advanced Matwork
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June 11
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AR Advanced Reformer
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June 4 to 6
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ACCB Advanced Cadillac,
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Chair & Barrels
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June 12 to 13
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Injuries &
Special Populations
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ISP Injuries & Special Populations
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June 17 to June 23
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COURSE CALENDAR -- LICENSED TRAINING CENTER AND HOSTING SITE
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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
NORTHPORT, ALABAMA more info
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Apr 19
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 EL DORADO HILLS, CALIFORNIA
more info
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts May 5
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MISSION VIEJO, CALIFORNIA
more info
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Intensive Reformer
starts Apr 20
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MILFORD, CONNECTICUT more info
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Intensive Reformer
starts Mar 16
Advanced Matwork
Apr 14
Injuries & Special Populations
starts May 12
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WILMINGTON, DELAWARE
more info
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Feb 2
Intensive Reformer
starts May 4
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Jumpboard Interval Training
Feb 18
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Feb 9
Circuit Training
starts Feb 25
Exam Prep: General Overview
starts Feb 25
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Crossover from Intensive to Group Reformer Training
Mar 24
Intermediate BOSU
Mar 25
Jumpboard Interval Training
Mar 25
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Mar 3
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Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts Feb 17
Injuries & Special Populations
starts Mar 1
Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts Mar 15
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Group SPX Mat-Plus, Module 1
starts Mar 8
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PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KANSAS more info
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Intensive Reformer
starts Apr 20
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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND more info
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Feb 23
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FORT WASHINGTON, MARYLAND
more info
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Group SPX Mat-Plus, Modules 1&2
starts Feb 9
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SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND more info
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Group SPX Mat-Plus, Module 1
starts Mar 23
Group SPX Reformer, Module 2
starts Apr 14
Group SPX Mat-Plus, Module 2
starts May 18
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ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS more info
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Group SPX Mat-Plus, Module 1
starts Apr 28
Group SPX Mat-Plus, Module 2
starts May 20
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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS more info
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Group SPX Mat-Plus, Module 1
starts Feb 23
Group SPX Reformer, Module 2
starts Mar 24
Group SPX Mat-Plus, Module 2
starts Apr 13
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USA continued
KALISPELL, MONTANA more info
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Feb 11
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Intensive Reformer
starts Feb 9
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Feb 23
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Mar 31
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MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE
more info
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The Secret to Toned Arms, Buns & Thighs
Mar 31
Group Reformer: Teaching Skills & Programming Choices
Mar 31
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Intensive Reformer
starts Feb 22
Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts Apr 26
Anatomy Review
May 11
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK more info
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Feb 16
Intensive Reformer
starts Mar 23
Advanced Matwork
May 12
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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
more info
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Intensive Reformer
starts Feb 23
Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts Apr 13
Advanced Matwork
May 18
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Rehab: Lumbar & Shoulder Stabilization on Mat & Reformer
starts Feb 4
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EAST GREENWICH, RHODE ISLAND more info
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Toning Ball
Apr 21
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GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
more info
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Intensive Reformer
starts Feb 23
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PORT ROYAL, SOUTH CAROLINA
more info
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Group SPX Mat-Plus, Module 1
starts Mar 2
Group SPX Mat-Plus, Module 2
starts Apr 21
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Injuries & Special Populations
starts Feb 15
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Mar 1
Intensive Reformer
starts Mar 29
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Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts Mar 29
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CULPEPPER, VIRGINIA more info
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Intensive Reformer
starts Feb 23
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RICHMOND, VIRGINIA more info
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Apr 12
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KENNEWICK, WASHINGTON more info
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Injuries & Special Populations
starts Feb 22
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SILVERDALE, WASHINGTON more info
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Advanced Reformer
starts Feb 23
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CANADA
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Feb 9
Intensive Reformer
starts Mar 15
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PENTICTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA
more info
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Mar 22
Toning Ball Workshop
Mar 24
Personal Training Matwork, Teaching Skills & Programming
Mar 25
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WINNIPEG, MANITOBA more info
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Intensive Reformer
starts Feb 23
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Functional Anatomy
Feb 1
Intensive Reformer
starts Mar 9
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Apr 28
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 REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN more info
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Advanced Matwork
Feb 18
Injuries & Special Populations
starts Mar 2
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INTERNATIONAL
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Advanced Reformer
starts Feb 9
Intensive Reformer
starts Feb 13
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Mar 2
Intensive Reformer
starts Mar 23
Advanced Matwork
Mar 30
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Intensive Reformer
starts Feb 26
Crossover from Intensive to Group Reformer Training
starts Mar 18
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Injuries & Special Populations
starts Mar 22
Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts Apr 11
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Apr 20
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Intensive Reformer
starts Mar 16
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Mar 21
Advanced Matwork
Mar 31
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WAN CHAI, HONG KONG more info
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Mar 12
Intensive Reformer
starts Mar 19
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Feb 15
Advanced Matwork
Feb 26
Pre-Natal Pilates & Fitness Circle
Feb 28
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Apr 19
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Intensive Reformer
starts Apr 14
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Advanced Matwork
Feb 11
Intensive Reformer
starts Feb 14
Foam Roller Challenge Level 2
Mar 11
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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA more info
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Mar 5
Injuries & Special Populations
starts Mar 14
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MAKATI CITY, PHILIPPINES
more info
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Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts Apr 14
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Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts Feb 2
Advanced Matwork
Mar 2
Intensive Reformer
starts May 11
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Feb 23
Intensive Reformer
starts Feb 24
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Mar 2
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Feb 9
Intensive Reformer
starts Mar 9
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Mar 23
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SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA more info
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Feb 1
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GENEVA, SWITZERLAND more info
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Apr 19
Intensive Reformer
starts Apr 19
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Feb 23
Exam, Practical
Mar 6
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Ab Prep with the Fitness Circle targets your thighs and abs
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1 starting position
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WARM UP FIRST
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Remember to start every workout with a warm-up.
Read these important cautions For a detailed description of warm-up exercises visit stottpilates.com/warmup .
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STARTING POSITION
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LYING ON MAT. Feet shoulder-distance apart. Fitness circle resistance ring between thighs. Spine in a neutral position, neither arched nor flat.
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EXERCISE
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To prepare
INHALE and nod head slightly...
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EXHALE
Curl upper body off the mat without pressing lower back into mat and squeeze Fitness Circle ring.
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INHALE
Hold position keeping even pressure on Fitness Circle ring.
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Return to starting position, releasing pressure on Fitness Circle.
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Complete 5-8 repetitions.
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This exercise is excerpted from the Easy Start Exercise Poster included FREE in Fitness Circle Power Packs.
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 and now one in Spanish.
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2 exhale curl body, squeeze circle
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3 inhale hold position
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4 exhale release circle
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