STOTT PILATES® Programming on the Tower Trainer™

The Tower Trainer™ is a unique piece of equipment that can provide resistance or assistance to any fundamental workout routine. The spring-equipped tower and mat combination is ideal to improve balance, strength and flexibility while developing critical core stability. A hybrid of Pilates, dance and traditional fitness moves, this workout, developed by the Merrithew Health and Fitness™ team, utilizes the various elements of the unit to provide modifications and variations using the bar, springs and straps. The Arc Barrel facilitates a series of modifications to Matwork that add to the repertoire of this piece. Learn how to make necessary adjustments in order to customize exercises for each client or group requirement.

Learning Objectives

Apply the Five Basic Principles of STOTT PILATES® to exercises on the Tower Trainer.
Understand how the various components can be incorporated into a full-body workout.
Learn how the various springs and bars can facilitate Matwork-based moves.
Discover how to create programs that improve functionality.

Additional Details

Workshop Length:	2 hours
CECs:	0.2 STOTT PILATES
Level of Difficulty:	Essential
Equipment used in the Workshop:	Tower Trainer Arc or Stability Barrel ( 1 per Tower Trainer) Gripper Mat ( 1 per Reformer/Cadillac/Chair )