About the DVDs

DISK 1: BASIC PILATES, 2nd Ed.: Kick start your way to flat abs and fit arms and legs!

Develop a body that looks and feels great! Ground yourself in the essentials of STOTT PILATES® to gain proper positioning and maximum benefit from your workouts. This routine focuses on developing core strength and flexibility. All you need is a Pilates Mat and the desire to create flat abs, a strong back and sculpted arms and legs.

DISK 2: SUNRISE WORKOUT: Let Master Instructor Trainer, Moira Merrithew show you how to build core strength and tighten your abs.

Moira offers you an intensive array of Matwork exercises based on her contemporary approach to Pilates. Balancing upper and lower body exercises, this fast-paced routine will help you achieve optimal strength, stability and stamina without building bulk. An intermediate workout for those who have mastered the fundamentals of Pilates Matwork exercises.

DISK 3: REVIVE WORKOUT: Let this beginner Mat workout help you tone your deep abdominal and back muscles. Find the flatter, firmer abs you’ve been looking for while strengthening the mind-body connection from the inside out. Moira takes you through a revitalizing sequence that will leave you feeling strong, stretched and streamlined to the core. A moderately-paced workout suitable for beginners. Also, provides fresh programming ideas for fitness instructors.

INSTRUCTIONAL LEVEL: Beginner (Level 1 of 5)
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Exercise Mat
SOUNDTRACK LANGUAGES: English
See RELATED PRODUCTS to purchase required equipment.

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Featured Instructor

Moira Merrithew

Master Instructor Trainer, Moira Merrithew, together with President and CEO of STOTT PILATES® Lindsay G. Merrithew and a team of physical therapists, sports medicine and fitness professionals, has spent more than a decade refining the STOTT PILATES® method of exercise and equipment. This resulted in the inclusion of modern principles of exercise science and spinal rehabilitation, making it safer and more effective. This clear and detailed approach forms the basis for STOTT PILATES® training and certification programs.

Key Benefits

• Isolate, activate and condition deep abdominals
• Establish core stability and mind-body connection
• Tone and elongate muscles
• Balance strength with flexibility

DVD Contents

• 27 exercises
• Workout Time - 30 min
• DVD Length - 66 min
• Closed captioning

Chapters

WARM UP: Breathing, Imprint & Release, Scapula Isolation, Cat Stretch, Arm Circles, Head Nods, Elevation & Depression
EXERCISES: Ab Prep, Breast Stroke Prep, Shell Stretch, Hundred, Half Roll Back, Half Roll Up, One Leg Circle, Spine Twist, Rolling like a Ball, Single Leg Stretch, Obliques Prep, Shoulder Bridge Prep, Saw, Side Kicks, Side Leg Lift Series, Swimming Prep, Side Bend Prep, Push Up Prep, Seal, Mermaid

Bonus Features

• A special message from the founders of STOTT PILATES, Lindsay & Moira Merrithew
• The STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles for Professionals
• Bonus workout – try the next level
• Work out with music only
• Preview other video titles
• Meet the instructors
• Check out STOTT PILATES equipment
• Learn about instructor training

INSTRUCTIONAL LEVEL: Beginner (Level 1 of 5)
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Exercise Mat SOUNDTRACK LANGUAGES: English
See RELATED PRODUCTS to purchase required equipment.

View Clip

Featured Instructor

Moira Merrithew

Master Instructor Trainer, Moira Merrithew, together with President and CEO of STOTT PILATES® Lindsay G. Merrithew and a team of physical therapists, sports medicine and fitness professionals, has spent more than a decade refining the STOTT PILATES® method of exercise and equipment. This resulted in the inclusion of modern principles of exercise science and spinal rehabilitation, making it safer and more effective. This clear and detailed approach forms the basis for STOTT PILATES® training and certification programs.

Key Benefits

• Balance strength with flexibility
• Wake up the mind-body connection
• Master deep breathing
• Improve circulation and release stress and tension

DVD Contents

• 28 exercises
• Workout Time - 22 min
• DVD Length - 80 min

Chapters

EXERCISES: Shoulder Rolls, Neck Release, Spine Stretch Forward, Side Release, Chest Opener, Transversus Connection, Imprint & Release, Glute Release, Scapula Isolation, Hip Rolls, Arm Raises, Arm Circles, Arm Scissors, Shoulder Shrugs, Head Nods, Ab Prep, Breast Stroke Prep, Shell Stretch, Hundred Kneeling, Half Roll Back, Spine Twist, Single Leg Stretch, Saw, Side Kick & Lift, Push Up, Cat Stretch, Mermaid Standing

Bonus Features

• A special message from the founders of STOTT PILATES, Lindsay & Moira Merrithew
• Review the STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles
• Bonus workout – try the next level
• Work out with music only
• Preview other video titles
• Meet the instructors
• Check out STOTT PILATES equipment
• Learn about instructor training

INSTRUCTIONAL LEVEL: Beginner (Level 2 of 5)
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Exercise Mat
SOUNDTRACK LANGUAGES: English
See RELATED PRODUCTS to purchase required equipment.

View Clip

Featured Instructor

Moira Merrithew

Master Instructor Trainer, Moira Merrithew, together with President and CEO of STOTT PILATES® Lindsay G. Merrithew and a team of physical therapists, sports medicine and fitness professionals, has spent more than a decade refining the STOTT PILATES® method of exercise and equipment. This resulted in the inclusion of modern principles of exercise science and spinal rehabilitation, making it safer and more effective. This clear and detailed approach forms the basis for STOTT PILATES® training and certification programs.

Key Benefits

• Lengthen, strengthen and tone mu
• Focus on core conditioning
• Take deep cleansing breaths
• Reduce joint and lower back stress

DVD Contents

• 21 exercises
• Workout Time - 22 min
• DVD Length - 80 min

Chapters

WARM UP: Breathing, Imprint & Release, Hip Release, Spinal Rotation, Scapula Isolation, Cat Stretch, Head Nods
EXERCISES: Ab Prep, Breast Stroke Prep, Shell Stretch, Hundred, Half Roll Back, One Leg Circle, Spine Twist, Obliques, Shoulder Bridge Prep, Roll Over Prep, Breast Stroke, Side Kick, Leg Pull Front Prep, Lunge

Bonus Features

• A special message from the founders of STOTT PILATES, Lindsay & Moira Merrithew
• The STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles for Professionals
• Bonus workout – try the next level
• Work out with music only
• Preview other video titles
• Meet the instructors
• Check out STOTT PILATES equipment
• Learn about instructor training