STOTT PILATES^® Intensive Reformer 2nd Edition (IR II) Course

• ✔ Learn 139 essential & intermediate Reformer exercises.
• ✔ Develop skills in postural analysis, cueing, and program design.
• ✔ Master Reformer-based strength, flexibility & coordination techniques.
• ✔ Flexible training – Scheduling is determined by each Training Center.
• ✔ Ideal for fitness professionals looking to fast-track their Reformer certification.

Pilates Principles

• STOTT PILATES^® Principles for safe and effective movement.
• Theory and practice of postural analysis.

Complete Pilates Repertoire (139 exercises)

• Essential & Intermediate Reformer.
• Power workouts for strength and endurance.
• Exercise modifications for postural conditions and body types.

Practical Teaching & Programming

• Effective cueing, correction, and communication skills.
• Use of Reformer equipment.
• Group and private session programming.
• Exercise layering techniques for progressive learning.

Duration: Complete in 3 weeks or 4 weekends (varies by Training Center).

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 repertoire to clients, fellow students or via video sessions.

Note: Practice logs must be submitted before the final exam.

To accommodate different schedules, the IMP course is available in two modules:

IR1 – Module 1 (Essential Reformer)

• ✔ 30 hours instruction & supervised teaching
• ✔ 6 hours observation
• ✔ 25 hours physical review
• ✔ 15 hours practice teaching
• ✔ Total: 76 hours
• ✔ CECs: 3.0 STOTT PILATES

IR2 – Module 2 (Intermediate Reformer)

• ✔ 20 hours instruction & supervised teaching
• ✔ 4 hours observation
• ✔ 15 hours physical review
• ✔ 10 hours practice teaching
• ✔ Total: 49 hours
• ✔ CECs: 2.0 STOTT PILATES

• 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.
• Intensive 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.
• Intensive 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