STOTT PILATES^® Comprehensive Matwork & Reformer 2nd Edition (CMR II) Course

• ✔ Learn 185 essential & intermediate exercises with modifications for diverse clients.
• ✔ Develop functional anatomy knowledge to understand movement mechanics.
• ✔ Learn to incorporate the Flex-Band^®, Fitness Circle^®, Arc Barrel and Reformer to enhance workouts.
• ✔ Earn a globally recognized STOTT PILATES^® Certification to launch or advance your career.

Anatomy & Exercise Fundamentals

• In-depth knowledge of muscle function and movement patterns
• Theory and practice of postural analysis

Comprehensive Mat & Reformer Repertoire (185 exercises)

• Essential & Intermediate Matwork
• Essential & Intermediate Reformer
• Exercise modifications for different body types, postural issues, special conditions
• Integration of small equipment (Flex-Band^®, Fitness Circle^®, Arc Barrel)

Practical Teaching & Programming

• Effective cueing, correction and communication skills
• Group and private session programming
• Exercise layering techniques for progressive learning
• Client assessment and progress tracking

Duration: 12–15 weeks (full-time) + approximately 6-month in-studio apprenticeship

Observation – Watch STOTT PILATES Certified Instructors and Instructor Trainers in live sessions with clients or via Merrithew Connect^™.

Physical Review – Personally practice exercises learned in class.

Practice Teaching – Teach STOTT PILATES course repertoire to clients, fellow students, or via video sessions.

Note: Practice logs must be submitted before the final exam. Incomplete logs will result in an invalid exam.

• Anatomy & Exercise Fundamentals for Movement Professionals Student Workbook *must be ordered through Training Center
• Matwork & Reformer Support Materials Book
  Required for IMP, IR, and CMR courses. This book only needs to be purchased once, even if taking multiple courses.
• Comprehensive Matwork & Reformer Course Package Manual + Digital Video
  Both the manual and digital content are required. These can be purchased together as a package or separately, depending on shipping preferences.
• Comprehensive Matwork Manual
• Comprehensive Matwork & Reformer Course Package (Digital Video Only)
• Essential Reformer Manual 2nd Ed.
• Intermediate Reformer Manual 2nd Ed.

Additional languages
A number of required resources are available in languages other than English. See options for additional languages.

Optional resources
These resources are not available at merrithew.com, however you may want to purchase these as additional resources for your practice.

• Trail Guide to the Body, Andrew Biel
• Anatomy Flash Cards, Anne Gilroy