STOTT PILATES® Matwork Interval Training, Level 2

Mix up your workouts and maximize power, endurance and metabolic potential with this simple but effective series of Matwork exercises. Studies show that in order to continue seeing results, long-time clients need to challenge muscle memory and mix up training methodology. Sticking to the same workout routine may cause them to plateau. Combinations of movements integrate different planes and motor patterns in more intense intervals, and provide more challenge once a level of stability and strength has been established. Incorporate the theories of interval training and even those who doubt the benefits of Pilates will ‘feel the workout’.

STOTT PILATES® Matwork Strength & Mobility

Comprised of a series of simple movements that challenge overall strength and stability through the core and periphery, this workshop uses only the body’s own resistance. Fundamental Pilates principles are added to less traditional moves to focus on strength, alignment and correct biomechanics. Appropriate for increasing strength and mobility, learn how these straightforward sequences can be used to achieve increased functionality and improved performance. Particular attention is paid to balancing mobility and muscular balance in the lower kinetic chain, specifically the knee, hip, ankle and foot.

STOTT PILATES® Conditioning Towel Workout for Strength & Mobility

Discover how a simple tool such as a towel can transform regular Matwork into an invigorating and energizing core training workout. This simple Pilatesbased routine uses the support and resistance of a Conditioning Towel to maintain form and make the exercises even more effective. The towel functions to help increase range of motion around the joints and allows muscles to lengthen effectively. This is ideal for those who are less flexible. Scapular and shoulder stability are highlighted while core strength and stability are built, enabling better performance in all other physical activities. A wonderful full-body workout, these moves can be done anywhere, and is ideal for travel or at-home practice.

STOTT PILATES® Athletic Conditioning for Strength & Agility on the Mat

Sometimes all you need is a mat to get an intense full-body workout. This routine demonstrates how to create dynamic movement sequences that take full advantage of the body’s own weight and gravity. These moves are guaranteed to develop ultimate strength and stability particularly through the core, including the lumbo-pelvic region. The workout features an intense abdominal series, sequences with rotation and mobilization as well as a section dedicated to front and side planks. Let this energetic routine boost your stamina, power and control all on its own.

STOTT PILATES® Matwork Flow Conditioning Sequence Workout

Bring a sense of flow to any STOTT PILATES Matwork routine with this enlightening workout. By using transitions with the breath, discover sequences designed to increase overall body conditioning and control. Exercises are selected to improve strength and stability along with flexibility and suppleness without the monotony of sets and reps. Use this powerful program to create a toned and streamlined body with a focused and calm mind.

STOTT PILATES® Matwork Flow with Weights

In this workout learn to incorporate small, handheld weights into a flowing series of Matwork exercises. Alone, the fluid sequences can condition both the mind and body, but the addition of external resistance brings an even greater sense of power and strength to this workout. The addition of weights creates a greater awareness of the periphery, while the essential breath patterns maintain mindfulness of the quality of movement. Use this program to enrich any Mat workout from the beginner to the advanced level.

STOTT PILATES® Functional Fitness Circle®

Long used as a staple in private or group training sessions, learn how the Fitness Circle can be incorporated in a series of less traditional Matwork exercises. Discover how modifications can focus on strength, alignment and correct biomechanics. The resistance ring adds challenge to the peripheral limbs, activates the core and helps achieve increased functionality and improved performance. The Fitness Circle reinforces correct muscle firing patterns and helps ensure correct positioning while adding an element of fun and variety to each workout.

STOTT PILATES® Pilates with the Medicine Ball

The medicine ball is a staple in any traditional fitness routine. Now, learn how you can use this simple prop to add the elements of intensity and challenge to your Pilates workout. This innovative program takes tried and true STOTT PILATES Matwork moves and mixes them up with the portable weight of the medicine ball—resulting in unique variations and dynamic combinations sure to give a boost to any fitness routine.

STOTT PILATES® Reformer & Fitness Circle®

Seasoned instructors already recognize the benefits of incorporating the Fitness Circle in most Matwork sessions. Now, learn how the resistance ring can bring the same variety and challenge into group or private Reformer settings. Discover modifications that bring focus to a different aspect of many traditional exercises. Add more challenge to adductors and abductors of the peripheral limbs as well as assist in activating the core. The addition of the Fitness Circle reinforces correct muscle firing patterns and helps ensure correct positioning while adding an element of fun and variety to each workout.

STOTT PILATES® Reformer & Padded Platform Extender

The Reformer can be an outstanding tool to train and condition exercisers of any fitness level. In this workshop, learn how to make this training even more customizable by adding the Padded Platform Extender and Pole in a variety of ways. As a platform, discover how the Extender can be used for sitting, standing or kneeling exercises. Also learn how the Pole brings focus to maintaining optimal scapular stability and promoting desired movement patterns. This session is brimming with new programming ideas to ‘extend’ options in group and private training settings.

STOTT PILATES® Jumpboard Strength & Conditioning

This workout highlights the Jumpboard’s versatile ability to place a major emphasis on programming to improve the strength and stability of hip, knee and ankle joints in both supine and standing positions. Increased spring resistance emphasizes strengthening of the arms and shoulder girdle and the legs. The Jumpboard is used as a stable platform to focus on proper biomechanics of the entire lower kinetic chain, allowing the hip joint to be in a more anatomically neutral alignment when transferring forces from the soles of the feet up through the body. It also serves as a firm support when doing standing work. Individual components of this workshop are ideal as a warm up before any sports activity, or as complete workout.

STOTT PILATES® Programming on the Tower Trainer™

Designed and engineered by Merrithew Health & Fitness™, the new 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 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.

STOTT PILATES® Core Stability Barre™ Training Level 1

This fun and exciting new workout focuses on building strength and stability as well as improving balance and flexibility with unique exercises derived from the best of the dance world. Learn how the elements of dance are combined with the fundamentals of STOTT PILATES resulting in a fluid, flowing routine that challenges the strength and stamina of the entire body. Small props are incorporated along with the exclusively designed Core Stability Barre to create a workout that will bring out the dancer in everyone.

STOTT PILATES® Core Stability Barre™ Training Level 2

This unique and highly effective workout offers sound biomechanical principles alongside current concepts in functional fitness and dance training while incorporating the Foam Roller™, Mini Stability Ball™ and Toning Balls™. Using the support of the exclusively engineered Core Stability Barre Trainer, this workout will continue building strength and stability as well as improving balance and flexibility. Bring out the dancer in yourself and your clients with this series of fluid exercises that combine the best of the dance world with the foundations of STOTT PILATES.

STOTT PILATES® Core Stability Barre™ Training with Reformer & Cardio-Tramp™ Rebounder

This program is designed to develop stamina and control along with cardiovascular fitness and endurance. Experience how this program presents elements of dance and flexibility training with the solid foundations of STOTT PILATES in a workout like none other. The Cardio-Tramp Rebounder serves as the sturdy barre support as well as a resilient platform for rebounding work. Learn how this all-in-one workout can provide challenge and novelty to any private or group training session.

STOTT PILATES® Seated Pilates for Functional Health

When working with older exercisers, programs need to be adjusted, sometimes dramatically, to accommodate those with limited mobility. Using light hand-held weights, this workout targets core strength and stability along with peripheral joint mobilization all from a seated position. Exercises are designed to re-connect mind and body, target and improve the functional capacity of the older participant through graded strength training, proprioceptive awareness and joint range of motion, as well as bring about a general sense of well-being. Discover how to maximize functional health, balance, coordination and flexibility in a workout aimed at keeping the body moving.

STOTT PILATES® Reformer Intervals on the Jumpboard: Ideal for Teens

Now more than ever, young people need targeted exercise programs to keep them interested and committing to a regular program. Using the padded surface of the Jumpboard and the spring resistance of the Reformer, see how engaging yet challenging sessions can be created for this group. Jumping interval segments that focus on core strength, speed and agility as well as power are combined with specific strengthening exercises for arms and legs. Discover how to gear teaching and correcting cues to this client group with exercises like ‘Walking on the Ceiling’ and ‘Crouching Tiger to Superman’.

STOTT PILATES® Athletic Conditioning on the Reformer, Level 3

When you need an additional challenge, this high-level workshop will provide the motivation and the means. An intense athletic-based program, discover how the Reformer can function more like a traditional fitness tool as opposed to strictly facilitating Pilates moves. The Reformer Box is featured in the long box and short box alignments and exercises reflect sport-specific drills from football, track, swimming, gymnastics rowing etc. This workout is ideal for all level athletes or conditioned individuals who want to take their game to the next level.

STOTT PILATES® Athletic Conditioning on the Reformer, Level 4

This extreme Reformer session draws from the unique and challenging exercises from previous athletic conditioning workshops and intensifies them. The result is a series of advanced-level moves that place a major emphasis on strength and stability of the upper body. A progression of plank-related exercises performed on the Padded Platform Extender reduce the height advantage and increase the challenge to core strength. This demanding program is presented more as a collection of exercises that can be woven into any other workout and less as a full workout on its own.