About the DVD

Work out with Master Instructor Trainer Moira Merrithew to strengthen your back and improve your posture. Minimize pain & maximize quality of life.

Back pain is one of the most common ailments plaguing adults today. Take back your quality of life by strengthening core muscles around the spine, shoulders and abdomen. The first level in the Back Care Series, Be Kind to Your Spine is a great way to improve flexibility, mobility and functional fitness. It is ideal for fitness instructors and rehabilitation practitioners.

SUITABLE FOR: Beginner audiences (Level 1 of 5)
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Exercise Mat
SOUNDTRACK LANGUAGES: English, Français
See RELATED PRODUCTS to purchase required equipment,
and for English-only language option.

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

• Improve posture and alignment
• Work on balance and flexibility to prevent injury
• Strengthen deep stabilizing muscles around the spine
• Reduce lower back stress

DVD Contents

• 19 exercises
• Workout Time - 27 min
• DVD Length - 96 min

Chapters

EXERCISES: Breathing Forward, Breathing Sitting, Flex Elbows - Open Chest, Imprint & Release, Leg Slides, Hip Release, Spinal Rotation, Spine Twist, Cat Stretch, Hip Rolls, Scapula Isolation, Shoulder Rolls, Arm Raises, Arm Circles, Head Nods, Ab Prep, Breast Stroke Prep 1, Shell Stretch, Mermaid

Bonus Features

• 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