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This month only buy the Pilates Express video series and get 50% off a Deluxe Pilates mat. The series includes Sunrise, Revive and Relaxation workouts, three short pilates routines that fit into your busy day.
Buy the Pilates Express video series on either VHS or DVD:
VHS: US $39.85 | $54.85 CDN ...DVD: US $54.85 | $69.85 CDN
then, get the Deluxe Pilates Mat and save 50% :
regularly: US $59.95 | $79.95 CDN now only: US $29.98 | $39.98 CDN ..
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Revive Workout |
Relaxation Workout |
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| Our Deluxe Pilates Mat provides soft, resilient cushioning for comfort, safety and protection against injury. Measures 23"x 72". Available in green or blue. |
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Some restrictions apply. Offer expires midnight, E.S.T., January 31, 2004. May not be combined with other offers.
For further details, please email or call us at 800-910-0001 ext. 250. To redeem please enter code D M J 4.. Click to shop.
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| .events |
Join us at the following tradeshows. Take advantage of our show specials and save up to 25% off the regular list price on demo equipment at selected shows. Pre-order your equipment by contacting sales@stottpilates.com. Plus, fill out a ballot for your chance to win a STOTT PILATES gift certificate. While at our booth, we'd be happy to offer you a complimentary workout***
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 CAN-FIT-PRO, MONTREAL
Hotel Sheraton Laval Laval, QC
January 23 to 25
Registration & Info: www.canfitpro.com
1-800-667-5622 or 905-305-8450
PRE-CON:
Friday, January 23
Essential Matwork 5pm to 9pm
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ECA NYC
New York Marriott Marquis New York, NY
March 11 to 14
Registration & Info: www.ecaworldfitness.com,
1-800-eca-expo or 516-432-6877
PRE-CONS:
Thursday, March 11
Functional Pilates for Golf & Racquet Sports 8:30am to 12:30pm
Pre-Natal Pilates 1pm to 5pm
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IHRSA
Las Vegas Convention Center, Nevada
March 22 to 25
Registration & Information: www.ihrsa.org
1-800-228-4772 or 617-951-0055
SESSION:
Monday, March 22
Pilates for Profit 4pm to 5pm |
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| For information on other upcoming trade shows please click here |
| .in the news |
Spa Magazine includes STOTT PILATES DVDs in their January / February 2004 Spa Fitness Directory. |
Fitness Trainer Canada highlights training programs available in Canada, including STOTT PILATES Education in their December 2003/ January 2004 issue. |
IDEA Health & Fitness Source features an article by STOTT PILATES Program Director Beth Evans, entitled Anatomy of a Reformer in the November / December issue. |
Women’s Health & Fitness features the STOTT PILATES Fitness Circle and Fitness Circle video series in their January 2004 issue.
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ePregnancy in their January issue, offers a Pilates Primer for pregnant women written by Instructor Trainer and licensee John Garey. Available on newstands now.
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| .education |
INTERNAL EDUCATION: upcoming courses at the STOTT PILATES International Certification Center in Toronto Canada
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EXTERNAL EDUCATION: upcoming courses and workshops held at locations around the world. Locations with a star are STOTT PILATES Licenced Certification Centers. The rest are STOTT PILATES authorized hosted courses
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CERTIFIFICATION COURSES
CMR Comprehensive Mat & Reformer
-- January 19 to April 29
-- May 3 to August 12
CCCB Comprehensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
-- January 19 to March 11
IMP Intensive Mat-Plus*
-- January 19 to 30
-- February 13 to March 14 [weekends]
IR Intensive Reformer
-- February 6 to March 21 [weekends]
ISP Injury & Special Populations
-- February 2 to 5
AM,AR,ACCB Full Advanced Repertoire
-- February 9 to 14
Get more information on the certification program and course dates available in Toronto and elsewhere. or contact Sarah Jarvis at 1-800-910-0001 ext. 246 or email sarah
CONTINUING EDUCATION WORKSHOPS
-- Jan 16 Essential Reformer
-- Jan 17 Essential Cadillac Workshop
-- Jan 24 Anatomy Review
-- Jan 31 Stability Chair Workshop
-- Feb 1 Pre-Natal Workshop
-- Feb 24 Core Balance Stability Ball
See the complete list of workshops being offered both in Toronto and elsewhere. To register for Toronto courses and workshops, please contact Sarah at ext. 246 |
USA
 LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA more info
-- Intensive Reformer – starts Jan 23
-- Intensive Mat-Plus – starts Mar 19
 LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA more info
-- Injury & Special Populations – starts Jan 23
-- Advanced Reformer – starts Feb 6
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels – starts Feb 13
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus – starts Jan 10
-- Intensive Reformer – starts May 15
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA more info
-- BOSU Workshop – Mar 5
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus (weekends) – starts Jan 16
-- Intensive Mat-Plus (weekdays) – starts Jan 26
-- Intensive Reformer (weekdays) – starts Feb 9
KAILUA, HAWAII more info
-- Injury and Special Populations – starts Mar 20
FAIRFIELD, IOWA more info
-- Advanced Reformer – starts Feb 20
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels – starts Mar 4
-- Intensive Mat-Plus – starts Mar 19
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MICHIGAN more info
-- Advanced Reformer – starts Jan 16
-- Prenatal Workshop – Feb 27
-- Advanced Matwork – Mar 21
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA more info
-- Injury & Special Populations – starts Feb 8
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels – starts Feb 18
-- Intensive Reformer – starts Feb 27
SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus – starts Jan 17
-- Peripheral Joint Rehabilitation – starts Jan 22
-- Injury & Special Populations – starts Feb 26
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA more info
-- Anatomy Workshop – starts Jan 9
-- Intensive Reformer – starts Jan 10
MANLIUS, NEW YORK more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus – starts Jan 16
NEW YORK, NEW YORK more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus – starts Jan 9
-- Injury & Special Populations – starts Jan 17
-- Intensive Reformer – starts Jan 26
WILLIAMSBURG, NEW YORK more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus – starts Jan 16
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USA cont'd
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA more info
-- Intensive Reformer – starts Jan 16
-- Advanced Matwork – Jan 23
-- Advanced Reformer – starts Feb 20
DUBLIN, OHIO more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus – starts Feb 6
-- Intensive Reformer – starts Mar 7
YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus – starts Feb 20
-- Advanced Matwork – Apr 3
-- Advanced Reformer – starts Apr 4
PORTLAND, OREGON more info
-- Rehab Level One – starts Jan 24
CHESAPEAKE VIRGINIA more info
-- Intensive Reformer – starts Jan 23
RICHMOND VIRGINIA more info
-- Intensive Reformer – starts Mar 12
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON more info
-- Advanced Matwork – Apr 24
-- Intensive Mat-Plus – starts May 1
-- Intensive Reformer – starts May 15
CANADA
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA more info
-- Advanced Reformer – starts Jan 16
-- Injury & Special Populations – starts Jan 17
MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO more info
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels – starts Jan 23
-- Intensive Mat-Plus – Feb 6
-- Intensive Reformer – starts Apr 2
OTTAWA, ONTARIO more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus – starts Jan 9
-- Intensive Reformer – starts Feb 20
-- Advanced Matwork – Mar 27
MONTREAL, QUEBEC more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus (weekends) – starting Jan 31
-- Intensive Mat-Plus (weekdays) – starting Feb 2
-- Intensive Reformer – starts Feb 16
INTERNATIONAL
SANTIAGO, CHILE more info
-- Advanced Matwork – Jan 17
MUNICH, GERMANY more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus – starts Jan 16
-- Intensive Mat-Plus – starts Mar 1
-- Intensive Reformer – starts April 26
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| .baby booties |
 This little guy is wrapped up and ready to party. Meet Johan Augustus, born on September 5th to Rise Karns, our licensee in Fairfield Iowa.
Next is Instructor Trainer Carolyn David-Rose who is expecting her first baby to arrive later this month.
Congratulations and best wishes to both new moms. |
To register for these courses and workshops, please contact Andrea at ext. 299. STOTT PILATES Training and Certification courses and workshops are also available at STOTT PILATES licensed certification centers throughout North America. Click for details and a center near you
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| The SAW ....... |
Be certain to warm up before exercising. Read these important cautions
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STARTING POSITION
Sit upright with pelvis and spine neutral. Legs are long and apart, slightly wider than shoulder-distance, feet are flexed. Arms reach out to sides with palms forward.
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EXERCISE
INHALE twist upper torso to one side, keeping pelvis still and reaching arms to corners.
EXHALE roll forward from head, sequentially articulating spine, reach front arm toward baby toe as back arm rotates so palm faces backward and reaches to back corner. Maintain eye-focus straight down. Pelvis remains vertical.
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INHALE contract abs and slide scapulae down as back arm reaches behind, rolling up through spine and sequentially articulating out of flexion from tail to reestablish vertical/neutral.
EXHALE twist spine to face forward. Back arm rotates laterally on return to starting position, with palms facing forward.
Complete 5-8 repetitions
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Keep spine vertical during rotation, pelvis vertical throughout.
Ensure engagement of transversus abdominis throughout.
Avoid gripping quadriceps or hip flexors.
Resist opposite hip down to mat during flexion.
Keep front of shoulder girdle open during medial rotation of back arm.
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| Exercise excerpted from the STOTT PILATES Comprehensive Matwork manual. All STOTT PILATES manuals include additional instructional information and modifications, not included here. |
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