Workshop - STOTT PILATES® Foam Roller™ Plus, Levels 1 & 2

Bring more diversity and challenge to your group or personal training Matwork routine with this Foam Roller™ workshop, developed by the Merrithew Health and Fitness™ team. In the first half of this workshop, a variety of exercises are demonstrated, explained and practiced, all using the roller to target local stabilizers, cue alignment and challenge core and peripheral strength. In the second half, discover how to add further challenge by using the Roller’s unstable nature and reduced base of support. Increase strength and balance while ensuring safety and effectiveness.

Learning Objectives

Apply STOTT PILATES® Five Basic Principles to exercises using the Foam Roller.
Understand movement essence and exercise goals.
Use the roller to challenge balance, stability and spatial awareness.
Understand how to use a smaller base of support to intensify a routine.

Additional Details

Workshop Length:	3 or 4 hours
CECs:	up to 0.4 STOTT PILATES
Level of Difficulty:	Essential/Intermediate
Equipment used in the Workshop:	Pilates Mat Foam Roller