STOTT PILATES Newsletter OCTOBER 2007
STOTT PILATES


October Promotion


STOTT PILATES is a Senior Partner of IDEA,
The Health and Fitness Source


The temperature outside may be dropping, but that doesn't mean your exercise routine has to grow cold.

STOTT PILATES is heating things up with more Pilates-inspired programming that's sure to add challenge and variety to your regimen with a FREE Professional Toning Ball Workout DVD (SRP US $19.95) when you purchase a Toning Ball Power Pack!

In this exciting title, Master Instructor Trainer Moira Merrithew guides you through dozens of exercises that increase muscular endurance and sculpt your arms, along with helping you achieve a better posture and optimal movement patterns. This DVD is packed with hot exercise variations to spice up programming options, making it perfect for serious exercisers and instructors alike!

For more details and to shop online visit www.stottpilates.com
Quote promo code: TBO7.
Offer expires midnight EDT October 31, 2007. May not be combined with other offers.



In the News

STOTT PILATES Takes A Bite Out of the Big Apple

STOTT PILATES' co-founder Moira Merrithew led some truly inspiring workshops at our Tribeca studio this past September 21-23.

Attendees burned some major calories with intense workout sessions, experienced cutting-edge Pilates programming and even had the opportunity to catch a dynamic demo of the revolutionary V2 Max Plus™ Reformer! Everyone was impressed by this new all-in-one piece of equipment and witnessed firsthand how it's literally taking Pilates programming to the max!

Make sure you don't miss your chance to come out to our upcoming workshops and experience the industry's most sought-after education and equipment sessions!



Get More of Moira!

If you've ever wanted to find out “more” about Moira Merrithew, you've got to check out the September issue of MORE Magazine.

One Stop, Full Solutions

If you've ever thought about adding Pilates programming to your fitness facility, STOTT PILATES is your one-stop resource to help you achieve all of your goals!

This informative and insightful feature includes Moira's very own pull out section with insights into how poor posture accounts for height loss among many women over 40. Moira also demonstrates five exercises that will strengthen your back, improve your posture and help ensure you're walking tall no matter what your age!

For a pdf of the poster, click here.

Our Full Solutions team can help you with everything from hiring qualified Pilates instructors and determining available space for appropriate programming, to assessing equipment needs and implementing effective timelines and marketing strategies.

For more information, download our Hosting Program brochure, email a Full Solutions representative at fullsolutions@stottpilates.com or call 1-800-910-0001 ext. 203.



Announcements

As STOTT PILATES continues to grow, it's with great pleasure that we announce the following:

Carol Tricoche's Promotion

Carol, who first joined STOTT PILATES in July 2006 as Sales Manager, Full Solutions, was recently promoted to Global Sales Director, Full Solutions.

In her new role, Carol will oversee a Global Full Solutions Team that will consult with and give ongoing support to facilities looking to add a customized Pilates program to their existing services.

Prior to joining STOTT PILATES, Carol worked as the Group Exercise/Pilates Director at the Claremont Club in California, where she pioneered a successful Pilates program which still continues to thrive today. A STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor, Carol also has certifications in Johnny G Spinning, AFAA Certifications: Personal Trainer, Weight Room, Group Exercise, STEP and Cardio Kickboxing. Carol also travels the world extensively presenting to various organizations and fitness facilities.

Tracey Harvey Joins the STOTT PILATES Team

Tracey Harvey joined the STOTT PILATES team as our new National Sales Director, Full Solutions, in late September.

Bringing 25 years of experience running Sales/Management Teams, Tracey's accomplishments include establishing educational programs that provided added value to the sale of Nautilus Fitness products. Tracy was also instrumental in creating an institutional sales infrastructure that sold more than 100,000 Spinning bikes in the U.S.

Tracey has considerable experience directly related to Pilates as well. She was the VP of Global Sales and Education at Peak Pilates, where she gained firsthand knowledge of not only the fitness industry in general, but also how Pilates relates to the industry as a whole.

Kerrie Lee Brown signs on as VP, Communications

Kerrie Lee Brown joined STOTT PILATES in late August as our Vice President, Communications.

Prior to joining STOTT PILATES, Kerrie was the Vice President, Publishing and Communications for FAME Media Group and the World Natural Sports Organization. Before that, Kerrie was the Editor-in-Chief of Oxygen – Women's Fitness magazine and Founding Editor of American Health & Fitness Magazine.

Kerrie has enjoyed a successful career in the health and fitness industry as a freelance writer, magazine consultant, spokesperson and editor. She has written hundreds of articles on exercise, nutrition, beauty, motivation and weight-loss, and has overseen numerous successful magazine launches and re-vamps. Kerrie continues to consult on magazine launches, as well as participate as a motivational speaker for the fitness industry.

Lisa Toppan appointed National Sales Manager

Lisa Toppan joined the STOTT PILATES team as our new National Sales Manager, Retail on September 10, 2007. She has over fourteen years of experience in business development, sales, and account management including six years at Starbucks Coffee Company in the Business Alliances Division.

Lisa comes to us with a solid track record in business-to-business sales, consumer packaged goods sales and has proven herself with expertise in product knowledge, distribution channels, and client relationship management objectives. She has helped grow numerous businesses and successfully achieved sales objectives for new and existing retail businesses.

Lisa’s clients have included mass/drug store chains, department stores, specialty stores and alternative re-sellers. We welcome Lisa to the team!

Announcing our new Senior VP, Marketing – Holly Henderson

Before accepting the position of Senior VP, Marketing, Holly Henderson, BBA, CPSI graduate, first came on board several months ago as a marketing consultant.

Holly began her career in product management with Colgate Palmolive, Schering Plough Canada and American Express. One of her most notable accomplishments came during her time spent as Executive Director of the Kids Help Foundation, where she spearheaded the creation of the Kids Help Phone. Prior to establishing her consulting practice in 1992, Holly was Vice President with Product Initiatives and General Manager of SkyDome Fitness Club. She has also been a Partner at TouchLogic Corporation and Senior Vice President of Marketing at Portus Asset Management.

Holly will leverage over 25 years of experience to create synergistic solutions with her innovation and strategic skills as she leads the charge for all STOTT PILATES marketing initiatives. Welcome Holly!



New Products

14 NEW STOTT PILATES DVDs Coming Your Way November 20!

Take Your Pilates Programming to the Max!

STOTT PILATES DVDs are renowned for their educational and inspirational content. This tradition continues with the imminent release of 14 all new blockbuster titles.

And of course, don’t forget to also check out our 12 newest releases in our comprehensive DVD library – Available NOW!

The V2 Max Plus™ Reformer has arrived, and you can just bet it's going to change Pilates as we know it!

This groundbreaking Reformer transcends traditional Pilates equipment with its restriction-free movement to create limitless exercise possibilities. Multi-tasking as a Mat, Reformer and Cadillac, the V2 Max Plus Reformer delivers more than 450 exercises and is guaranteed to keep you challenged, motivated and coming back for more!

See below for details on how you can win one!



Job Opportunities for Instructors

Visit our online Job Board for a list of positions available across Canada, the U.S. and around the world. For more details visit: http://www.stottpilates.com/jobpostings/index.html.

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


Trade Shows

As if there weren't enough reasons to visit STOTT PILATES at the many events we attend, now you can SAVE UP TO 25% on the regular list price on demo equipment used at the shows†. And don't forget – you can also pre-order your equipment by contacting sales@stottpilates.com

But wait! It gets even better because you can win a STOTT PILATES V2 Max Plus™ Reformer†, click here for details. Just fill out a ballot at one of the shows listed below for your chance to win. Plus, you can sign up to participate in a FREE DEMO and get a FREE GIVEAWAY while at the booth! Find more information on upcoming trade shows.

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

Event

When

Where

Sessions

ECA

Oct 3-7

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

DETAILS

Club Industry

Oct 10-13

Chicago, Illinois

DETAILS

IDEA Personal Trainer

Oct 11-14

Orlando, Florida

DETAILS

Can-Fit-Pro Calgary

Oct 12-13

Calgary, Alberta

DETAILS

PMA

Nov 1-4

Orlando, Florida

DETAILS

Can-Fit-Pro, St. John’s

Nov 3-4

St. John’s, Newfoundland

DETAILS

Can-Fit-Pro, Vancouver

Nov 23-25

Vancouver, British Columbia

DETAILS

ICAA Conference

Nov 29-Dec 1

Orlando, Florida

DETAILS


Education

To register for courses and workshops, 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.


CONTINUING EDUCATION

Spotlight FAQ:

Q
What is a teaching evaluation?

A

A teaching evaluation involves leading a STOTT PILATES Instructor Trainer through a workout, so that he or she can evaluate your teaching abilities as well as provide you with valuable feedback. A maximum of 0.4 credits can be allocated for teaching evaluation sessions.



STOTT PILATES INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION CENTER, TORONTO, ONTARIO

For more exciting info on our upcoming courses and workshops, click here!
And for that special personal touch from head office, email Amanda Brazier for course information and Scott West for upcoming workshop information.

Coming this December!

The Seven Days of CECs
Last chance for 2007 CECs!
Register for a second workshop throughout the week and receive a 20% discount.

Get course & workshop details...


STOTT PILATES STUDIO & TRAINING CENTER, TRIBECA NEW YORK

Click here to find out more about upcoming courses at our sister location in New York City!
Find out more about this location or contact the Education Department at ext. 261.



STOTT PILATES LICENSED TRAINING CENTERS & HOSTING SITES

You can find amazing STOTT PILATES courses all around the world. See below for the location closest to you and links to more info, including times and dates. Locations with a star indicate STOTT PILATES Licensed Training Centers. All others are STOTT PILATES authorized hosted courses.

USA

RAINBOW CITY, ALABAHMA more info

  • Intensive Reformer

ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA more info

  • Intensive Reformer

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA more info

  • Intensive Mat-Plus

EL DORADO HILLS, CALIFORNIA
more info

  • Intensive Reformer
  • Advanced Matwork
  • Advanced Reformer

LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA
more info

  • Advanced Matwork
  • Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels

PACIFIC PALISADES, CALIFORNIA more info

  • Intensive Reformer

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA more info

  • Prenatal Pilates
  • Intensive Reformer
  • Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA more info

  • Intensive Mat-Plus

FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT more info

  • Intensive Reformer
  • Advanced Matwork

SOUTH WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT
more info

  • Athletic Conditioning on the Reformer
  • Jumpboard Interval Training
  • Intensive Reformer

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE more info

  • Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels

MARIETTA, GEORGIA more info

  • Intensive Mat-Plus

PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KANSAS more info

  • Intensive Mat-Plus

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MICHIGAN
more info

  • Intensive Reformer
  • Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
  • Pilates on the Edge

SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA more info

  • Jumpboard Interval Training
  • Intensive Mat-Plus
  • Intensive Reformer

SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI more info

  • Foam Roller Challenge, Level 2
  • Jumpboard Interval Training
  • Athletic Conditioning on the Reformer

HENDERSON, NEVADA more info

  • Intensive Reformer

USA continued

TENAFLY, NEW JERSEY more info

  • STOTT PILATES Circuit Training
  • Athletic Conditioning on the Reformer
  • Group Reformer Classes: Teaching Skills & Programming Choices
  • Jumpboard Interval Training

LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK more info

  • Advanced Reformer
  • Intensive Reformer

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK more info

  • Intensive Reformer
  • Advanced Matwork
  • Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
more info

  • Injuries & Special Populations
  • Advanced Reformer
  • Intensive Mat-Plus

PORTLAND, OREGON more info

  • Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
  • Lumbar & Shoulder Stabilization on Cadillac, Chair & Barrels

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE more info

  • Postural Analysis
  • Jumpboard Interval Training

HOUSTON, TEXAS more info

  • Intensive Mat-Plus
  • Intensive Reformer

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH more info

  • Intensive Reformer
  • Jumpboard Interval Training

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA more info

  • Intensive Reformer

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON more info

  • Advanced Matwork
  • Advanced Reformer
  • Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels

TACOMA, WASHINGTON more info

  • Intensive Reformer

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN more info

  • Intensive Reformer



CANADA

MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO more info

  • Intensive Reformer
  • Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
  • Injuries & Special Populations

MONTREAL, QUEBEC more info

  • Intensive Mat-Plus
  • Injuries & Special Populations
  • Pilates On a Roll – Foam Roller, Level 1

REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN more info

  • Advanced Matwork
  • Athletic Conditioning on the Reformer
  • Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels

INTERNATIONAL

NASSAU, BAHAMAS more info

  • Intensive Mat-Plus
  • Injuries & Special Populations

PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL more info

  • Stability Ball

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL more info

  • Intensive Reformer
  • Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels

LONDON, ENGLAND more info

  • Intensive Mat-Plus
  • Intermediate Matwork: Functional Anatomy, Cueing & Correcting

OXFORD, ENGLAND more info

  • Intensive Mat-Plus

OULU, FINLAND more info

  • Intensive Mat-Plus
  • Intensifying Essential Matwork
  • Intense Sculpting Challenge – Flex-Band, Level 4

HAMBERG, GERMANY more info

  • Intensive Mat-Plus
  • Intensive Reformer

MUNICH, GERMANY more info

  • Advanced Matwork
  • Foam Roller Challenge, Level 2
  • Functional Fitness for Golf with Matwork

DUBLIN, IRELAND more info

  • Intensive Mat-Plus

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL more info

  • Intensive Mat-Plus
  • Intensive Reformer
  • Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels

ASHIYA, JAPAN more info

  • Intermediate Matwork: Functional Anatomy Cueing & Correcting
  • Essential to Intermediate Matwork
  • Intensive Mat-Plus

OSAKA, JAPAN more info

  • Advanced Matwork
  • Intensive Mat-Plus
  • Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels

MOSCOW, RUSSIA more info

  • Intensive Mat-Plus
  • Intensive Reformer

PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA more info

  • Intensive Reformer
  • Intense Sculpting Challenge – Flex-Band, Level 4
  • Jumpboard Interval Training

BILBAO, SPAIN more info

  • Intensive Mat-Plus

MADRID, SPAIN more info

  • Intensive Mat-Plus

TOLEDO, SPAIN more info

  • Anatomy Review
  • Jumpboard Interval Training
  • Intensive Reformer

VALECIA, SPAIN more info

  • Intensive Mat-Plus

ZARAGOZA, SPAIN more info

  • Intensive Mat-Plus

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN more info

  • Intensive Mat-Plus
  • Intensive Reformer



Exercise of the Month


Side Bend Prep with Toning Balls

xxxxtargets obliques and shoulders



start position

1 inhale to prepare

2 exhale lift hip, reach overhead

3 inhale return

WARM UP FIRST

Remember to start every workout with a warm up.

Read these important cautions. For a detailed description of warm up exercises visit www.stottpilates.com/warmup.


START POSITION

Sitting on right hip with right hand on mat. Knees together and top arm long against top thigh, holding on to Toning Ball. Keep lower side of torso engaged and shoulder blades stabilized on back.


EXERCISE

1

INHALE to prepare

2

EXHALE
Stabilize underneath shoulder blade and lift underneath hip up off of mat placing weight evenly onto hand and bottom knee. Contracting inner thighs, abs and glutes. Simultaneously, keep top arm straight and reach overhead.

3

INHALE
Lower with control down to starting position.

Complete 3-5 repetitions. Repeat on other side.


This exercise is excerpted from the Easy Start Exercise Poster included FREE with the Toning Balls Power Pack.

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 Spanish.



CAUTION
Please note the following important cautions before attempting STOTT PILATES exercises.
Consult with your doctor before beginning this or any other exercise program as not all exercises are suitable for everyone.
This or any other exercise program may result in injury.
If you experience pain or discomfort during exercise, stop immediately, and consult your doctor.
To reduce risk of injury, never force or strain during exercise.

STOTT PILATES videos and manuals are sold without warranties or guarantees of any kind so the creators, producers, performers, participants and distributors cannot guarantee their suitability and safety for each individual. 

Any liability, loss or damage in conjunction with any use of this program, including but not limited to any liability, loss or damage resulting from the performance of the exercises demonstrated, or the advice and information given here is expressly disclaimed.



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