STOTT PILATES March newsletter

..special offer for March
	*Spring into shape with the STOTT PILATES Stability Ball. During the month of March, get 30% off our Stability Ball Gift Packs.** Each gift pack includes your choice of a 55cm or 65cm ball, Core Balance workout video on your choice of VHS or DVD, a workout poster and air pump. The ultra-durable, anti-burst STOTT PILATES Stability Ball has a non-slip, polyvinyl ribbed surface. It is ideal for pilates, balance training and core conditioning. The Core Balance workout video, included in each Stability Ball Gift Pack, helps engage the deep abdominal muscles as the body works to rebalance itself through moderately challenging exercises. 55cm ball with VHS or DVD reg: US $30.99 \| $39.99 CDN Now only: US $21.69 \| $27.99 CDN 65cm ball with VHS or DVD reg: US $33.99 \| $42.99 CDN Now only: US $23.79 \| $30.09 CDN Click to shop.
Some restrictions apply. Offer expires midnight EST March 31, 2005. May not be combined with other offers. For further details, email or call us at 800-910-0001 ext. 250. To redeem offer enter code SBM5..

..in the news		..new products
Congratulations to Talmage Thornhill of Miami Beach, Florida, our 2004 Survey Winner, who completed our survey online. Talmage receives a retail prize pack including Gift Packs and DVDs. Thanks to everyone who filled out our survey, your comments are very much appreciated. Congratulations to John Garey!! Our licensee in Long Beach California was recently voted by the readers of Competitor magazine to be the Best Pilates Studio in Southern California Canada’s Globe and Mail newspaper recently featured the STOTT PILATES Fitness Circle Lite as a must-have fitness tool.	STOTT PILATES is one of the suppliers featured in the article Buying Pilates Equipment, in the January issue of Fitness Business Canada magazine. The article provides tips on choosing various pieces of equipment and what to look for. The same issue of Fitness Business Canada includes an article written by STOTT PILATES President & CEO, Lindsay G. Merrithew discussing the trends in the pilates industry.	We are preparing to release our Pro videos on DVD. The first titles, expected to be available on May 10th, will be: Essential Matwork, 2nd Ed. Intermediate Matwork, 2nd Ed. Advanced Matwork, 2nd Ed. Essential Reformer, 2nd Ed. Intermediate Reformer Advanced Reformer. Power Reformer Rack & Roll* Reformer Essential BOSU* Intermediate BOSU* Pilates on a Roll, Foam Roller Workout Arc Barrel

..events

Join us at the following tradeshows. Take advantage of show specials to save up to 25% off regular list prices on demo equipment at selected shows. Pre-order by contacting sales@stottpilates.com. Plus, fill out a ballot for a chance to win a STOTT PILATES gift certificate. While there, enjoy a complimentary workout and receive a FREE Sports Cap (at selected shows). For information on other upcoming trade shows please click here.
ECA New York Marriott Marquis Hotel, New York City March 11-13, 2005 Registration: www.ecaworldfitness.com or call 1-800-322-3976 or 1-516-432-6877 PRE-CONS: Thursday March 10 8:30am-12:30pm Weighted Ball Workout 1pm-5pm Intermediate Reformer SESSIONS: Friday March 11 8am-10am Intensifying Ess Reformer 10:30am-12:30pm Intensifying Ess Reformer 1pm-3pm Functional Fitness for Racquet Sports, Reformer 3:15pm-5:15pm Intensifying Ess Reformer Saturday March 12 9am-11am Fitness Circle Challenge 1pm-3pm Arc/Small Barrel Sunday March 13 7am-8:30am Pre-Natal 1:30pm-3pm Armchair Pilates Plus TRADESHOW HALL HOURS: Friday Mar 11 1pm-7pm Saturday Mar 12 1pm-7pm Sunday, Mar 13 10am-3pm	IHRSA International Convention & Trade Show Moscone Center South, San Francisco, CA March 16-19, 2005 Registration: www.ihrsa.org or call 1-800-228-4772 EARLY MORNING WORKOUTS: Friday March 18 6:30am-8:30am Saturday March 19 6:30am-8:30am TRADESHOW HALL HOURS: Thursday Mar 17, 1pm-6pm Friday Mar 18, 11am-6pm Saturday Mar 19, 8:30am-12pm Get free passes click here	DCAC Specialty Conference Tuckahoe YMCA, Richmond VA March 18-20, 2005 Registration: www.dcacrichmond.com or call 1-800-DCAC-551 PRE-CONS: Friday March 18, 2005 11pm-5pm Essential Matwork TRADESHOW HOURS: Saturday Mar 19, 9am-6:30pm Sunday Mar 20, 8:30am-1pm
	Can-Fit-Pro Vancouver Vancouver Airport Conference Resort April 8-10, 2005 Registration: www.canfitpro.com or call 1-800-667-5622 PRE-CONS: Friday April 8 5pm-9pm Core & Dynamic Balance, Stability Ball TRADESHOW HALL HOURS: Saturday April 9, 9:15am-7pm Sunday April 10, 9:15am-2:30pm	FitPro UK Loughborough, UK April 8 to 10, 2005 Registration: www.fitpro.com or call 011-44-0-8705-133-434 TRADESHOW HALL HOURS: Friday April 8, 8:30am-5pm Saturday April 9, 8:30am-5pm Sunday April 10, 8:30am-3pm
LIFEfest Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, Toronto, ON April 15-17, 2005 More Info: www.lifefest.ca EXHIBIT HALL HOURS: Friday, April 15 10am-10pm Saturday, April 16 10am-10pm Sunday, April 17 10am-6pm	BODY MIND SPIRIT Santa Clara Convention Centre, Santa Clara, California April 27 to May 1, 2005 Registration: www.bodymindexpo.com or call 408-888-9600 or 1-888-499-1600 TRADESHOW HALL HOURS: Friday, April 29, 12pm-3pm & 5pm-7pm Saturday, April 30 12pm-3pm & 5pm-8pm Sunday, May 1 11am-3pm	IDEA Fitness Fusion - Chicago Donald E.Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL April 29 to May 1, 2005 Registration: www.ideafit.com or call 1-800-999-4332 ext. 7 or 1-858-535-8979 ext. 7 PRE-CONS: Thursday April 28 8:30am-12:30pm Mat-Plus 1:30pm-4:30pm The Weighted Ball Workout TRADESHOW HALL HOURS: Thursday, April 28, 4:30pm-8pm Friday, April 29 11:30am-7pm Saturday, April 30 11:30am-6pm
Pre-cons, sessions, dates, times and locations are subject to change. Please confirm with the respective organizing associations.

..education

.INTERNAL EDUCATION: upcoming courses at the STOTT PILATES International Certification Center in Toronto Canada
COMPREHENSIVE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM CCCB Comprehensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels -- May 2 to June 27 -- Aug 22 to Oct 17 CMR Comprehensive Matwork & Reformer -- May 9 to Oct 29 -- Sept 6 to Dec 15	INTENSIVE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM IMP Intensive Mat-Plus -- April 1 to May 1 (weekends) -- April 18 to April 29 IR Intensive Reformer -- May 2 to May 20 ICCB Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels -- May 24 to June 10 ISP Injury & Special Populations -- May 16 to May 20 -- July 4 to July 8 -- Oct 18 to Oct 22	AM Advanced Matwork -- May 27 ADV Full Advanced Repertoire -- July 11 to July 16 -- Oct 24 to Oct 29 RMR1 Rehab: Lumbar & Shoulder Stabilization on Mat & Reformer -- Apr 13 to Apr 16	CONTINUING EDUCATION WORKSHOPS Mar 13 3-D Balance Mar 13 Ultimate Balance Mar 19 Exam Prep: General Overview Mar 19 Exam Prep: Matwork Mar 20 Exam Prep: Reformer Mar 20 Exam Prep: C,C&B Apr 23 Functional Fitness for Golf: Reformer Apr 23 Ultimate Body Sculpting Apr 24 Anatomy Review
Get more information on the certification program and course dates available in Toronto and elsewhere. See the complete list of workshops being offered both in Toronto . To register for Toronto courses and workshops, please contact Sarah at ext. 246.

.EXTERNAL EDUCATION: upcoming courses and workshops held at locations around the world.
.Locations with a star indicate STOTT PILATES Licensed Certification Centers. All others are STOTT PILATES authorized hosted courses.

USA

CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Apr 15

EL DORADO HILLS, CALIFORNIA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts May 14

LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA more info
-- Intensive Reformer starts Mar 4
-- Injury & Special Populations starts May 13

LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Mar 4
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Apr 8
-- Injury & Special Populations starts May 12

MARINA DEL REY, CALIFORNIA more info
-- Injury & Special Populations starts Mar 3
-- Intensive Reformer starts Mar 4
(weekends)-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts May 2
(weekdays)

ROSEVILLE, CALIFORNIA more info
-- Intensive Reformer starts Mar 5
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels May 14

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA more info
-- Intensive Reformer starts Mar 18
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts May 20
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Apr 8

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA more info
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts June 10

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA more info
-- Advanced Matwork Mar 13
-- Intensive Reformer starts May 13
-- Advanced Reformer June 24

SOUTHINGTON, CONNECTICUT more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Apr 30
-- Intensive Reformer starts Apr 30
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Apr 30

MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Apr 8
-- Intensive Reformer starts May 12
-- Injury & Special Populations starts June 27

ORLANDO, FLORIDA more info
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts June 17
-- Exam Prep, Overview June 19
-- Exam Prep, Matwork June 19

SARASOTA, FLORIDA more info
-- Intensive Reformer starts May 13
-- Functional Fitness for Golf, Matwork May 29
-- Functional Fitness for Golf, Reformer June 26

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS more info
-- Anatomy Review Mar 19
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Apr 15
-- Intensive Reformer starts Apr 16

FAIRFIELD, IOWA more info
-- Advanced Reformer Mar 18
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Apr 29
-- workshop: Functional Fitness Apr 16

BEVERLY, MASSACHUSSETTS more info
-- Postural Analysis Apr 1
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Apr 2
-- Intensive Reformer starts Apr 9

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MICHIGAN more info
-- Functional Fitness for Golf, Matwork Apr 1
-- STOTT PILATES Circuit Training Apr 2

ST. CLAIR SHORES, MICHIGAN more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Mar 11

USA cont’d

SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA more info
-- Pilates on a Roll workshop Mar 11
-- Advanced Matwork Apr 22
-- Injury & Special Populations starts May 8

SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Mar 18
-- Injury & Special Populations starts Apr 7
-- BOSU workshop, levels 1&2 Apr 16

MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Mar 19

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA more info
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Apr 18
-- Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts May 21
-- Advanced Reformer June 3

COLUMBUS, OHIO more info
-- Advanced Matwork Apr 9
-- Advanced Reformer starts May 19
-- Flex-Band, Total Body Sculpting Mar 25

PORTLAND, OREGON more info
-- Injury & Special Populations starts Apr 2
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Apr 7

EAST GREENWICH, RHODE ISLAND more info
-- Advanced Matwork Mar 12
-- Intensive Reformer starts Apr 2

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts June 2005
-- Intensive Reformer starts June 2005

DALLAS, TEXAS more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Apr 28
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts May 5

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA more info
-- Advanced Reformer starts Apr 22
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts May 6
-- Advanced Matwork June 5

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON more info
-- Advanced Matwork Apr 30
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts May 7
-- Intensive Reformer starts May 21

VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON more info
-- Lumbar & Shoulder Girdle Stabilization
-- on Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Apr 23

CANADA

CALGARY, ALBERTA more info
-- Injury & Special Populations starts Mar 14
-- Postural Analysis workshop Mar 23
-- Intensive Reformer starts Apr 1

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA more info
-- Intensive Reformer starts Mar 11
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Apr 4
-- Injury & Special Populations starts Apr 16

MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Apr 22
-- Intensive Reformer starts May 27

OTTAWA, ONTARIO more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Mar 4
-- Advanced Matwork Apr 30
-- Exam Prep, Matwork May 14

MONTREAL, QUEBEC more info
-- Advanced Matwork Mar 5
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Apr 1 (French)
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts May 2 (English)

INTERNATIONAL

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA more info
-- Intensive Reformer starts Mar 4
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Apr 15
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Apr 22

ARHUS, DENMARK more info
-- Advanced Matwork starts Mar 6
-- Injureis and special populations starts Mar 21

NASSAU, BAHAMAS more info
-- Intensive Reformer starts Apr 4

OXFORD, ENGLAND more info
-- Advanced Matwork May 9
-- Advanced Reformer starts May 11

MUNICH, GERMANY more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Mar 7
-- Advanced Reformer starts Apr 22
-- Intensive Reformer starts June 6

DUBLIN, IRELAND more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Mar 5
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts May 7

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL more info
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Mar 1
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Mar 3
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Apr 17

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus Mar 05 starts date TBD

MADRID, SPAIN more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Mar 10
-- Advanced Matwork starts Mar 12
-- Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels starts Mar 31

MADRID, SPAIN more info
-- Intensive Reformer starts May 5
-- Advanced Reformer starts May 21
-- Advanced Matwork starts May 27

TAIPEI, TAIWAN more info
-- Intensive Mat-Plus starts Mar 15

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To register for these courses and workshops, please contact the Education Dept 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

..exercise of the month


.1. starting position	.2. extend one leg	.3. extend other leg	.4. return

Single Leg Stretch Be certain to warm up before exercising. Read these important cautions
STARTING POSITION Lie on your back with upper body flexed off the mat, imprinted position. Legs should be in tabletop position, hands resting against the outside of each leg with scapulae stabilized.	EXERCISE To prepare, INHALE then... EXHALE roll forward, maintaining C-curve with weight back of sit-bones; slide scapulae down back and lengthen thoracic spine, maintaining lumbar flexion, and return to starting position. Legs and torso create V shape. INHALE begin to switch legs and hands. EXHALE fully extend other leg, changing hands to the bent leg. INHALE begin to switch legs. Complete 8-10 repetitions	FOCUS Ensure engagement of the transversus abdominis throughout the exercise to keep abdominals flat. Use vasti muscles to pull patella up as knee extends. Extend leg only as low as pelvic stability can be maintained. Stabilize scapulae to avoid neck tension. Avoid gripping hip flexors.
This exercise excerpted from the STOTT PILATES Comprehensive Matwork manual. All STOTT PILATES manuals include additional instructional information and modifications, not included here. The STOTT PILATES teaching manual library includes ten titles documenting the entire STOTT PILATES exercise repertoire. Three volumes are now available in Japanese and the first is also available in French.

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