About the DVDs

DISK 1: Dynamic Balance

This intense intermediate-level workout helps develop back strength and ab muscles.

Dynamic Balance is an intensely satisfying workout that simulates some basic moves often performed on a Reformer – the primary piece of Pilates resistance equipment. Challenge your balance, activate your abs, stretch your spine – and have a ball doing it.

Master Instructor Trainers Moira Merrithew and PJ O’Clair motivate you through an invigorating mind-body workout that focuses on flexibility, coordination and good posture – the building blocks to functional fitness.

DISK 2: 3-D Balance

If you’ve mastered the intermediate STOTT PILATES exercises on the Stability Ball™, you’re ready to pick up the pace with 3D Balance. Internationally acclaimed Master Instructor Trainers, Moira Merrithew and PJ O’Clair, coach you through an intense workout using the Stability Ball to gain muscular control, flexibility and alignment.

INSTRUCTIONAL LEVEL: Intermediate to advanced audiences (Level 3 of 5)
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Stability Ball™ and 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.

PJ O'Clair

STOTT PILATES® Master Instructor Trainer PJ O’Clair has been a leader and consultant in the fitness industry for more than 25 years. She is featured in numerous fitness videos including over 25 titles with STOTT PILATES®. PJ was also a finalist for the prestigious IDEA "Program Director of the Year" award in 2006 and a nominee in 2007. Her clientele ranges from professional athletes, media celebrities, fashion designers, to everyday people of all ages just wanting to get fit. She is a sought-after speaker and consultant at fitness conferences and spas worldwide – and has written numerous articles for industry publications. No matter where she goes, PJ takes her trademark enthusiasm and dynamic personality with her.

Key Benefits

• Challenge deep abdominal muscles
• Develop back strength
• Focus on quality of movement
• Feel long and lean 
• Heighten motor control

DVD Contents

• 32 exercises
• Workout Time - 40 min
• DVD Length - 97 min

Chapters

WARM-UP: Breathing, Transversus Connection, Imprint & Release, Scapula Isolation, Arm Circles, Head Nods

EXERCISES: Ab Prep, Hip Release, Spinal Rotation, Hip Roll, Footwork - Wrap Toes, Footwork - Heels on Ball, Footwork - High Half Toe, Footwork - Laterally Rotated, Footwork - Lower & Lift, Second Position, Hamstring Stretch, Single Leg, Hundred, Short Spine Prep, Back Rowing Preps, Side Arm Preps, Side Twist Sitting, Stomach Massage, Plow, Tricep Push Up, Elephant, Mermaid, Knee Stretches, Running, Hip Rolls Prep, Single Thigh Stretch

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: Intermediate to advanced audiences (Level 4 of 5)
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Stability Ball™ and 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.

PJ O'Clair

STOTT PILATES® Master Instructor Trainer PJ O’Clair has been a leader and consultant in the fitness industry for more than 25 years. She is featured in numerous fitness videos including over 25 titles with STOTT PILATES®. PJ was also a finalist for the prestigious IDEA "Program Director of the Year" award in 2006 and a nominee in 2007. Her clientele ranges from professional athletes, media celebrities, fashion designers, to everyday people of all ages just wanting to get fit. She is a sought-after speaker and consultant at fitness conferences and spas worldwide – and has written numerous articles for industry publications. No matter where she goes, PJ takes her trademark enthusiasm and dynamic personality with her.

Key Benefits

• Integrate balance and core training
• Hone neuromuscular sensory feedback systems
• Improve posture and functional fitness
• Enhance coordination and movement confidence
• Heighten concentration and body awareness

DVD Contents

• 34 exercises
• Workout Time - 41 min
• DVD Length - 98 min
• Closed captioning

Chapters

WARM-UP: Breathing, Neutral Alignment, Imprint & Release, Scapula Isolations, Arm Circles, Hip Release, Spinal Rotation, Hip Roll , Head Nods

EXERCISES: Ab Prep on Mat, Ab Prep on Ball, Breast Stroke Prep, Shell Stretch, Hundred, Half Roll Back, Roll Up, One Leg Circle, Obliques, Double Leg Stretch, Scissors, Shoulder Bridge, Roll Over Prep, Roll Over, One Leg Kick, Breast Stroke, Saw, Open Leg Rocker, Obliques Roll Back, Side Kick Kneeling, Teaser Prep, Swan Dive, Leg Pull Front, Side Bend, Push Up

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