STOTT PILATES equipment

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Offer valid in Canada and contiguous USA only (i.e., excludes Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico). A $250 shipping credit will be applied to all qualifying orders outside these areas.
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PLUS, we have extended our Spring Sale!

Save 50% off all At Home video titles (VHS only)
until the end of May.

To view descriptions of applicable titles click here.
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ALSO save on Pilates Express* Mats.

During the month of May, get 50% off the regular purchase price of the Pilates Express Mat.

Regular price US $38.85 | CDN $48.95.
Promotion code AVA5

Some restrictions apply. Valid on orders placed between May 1 and May 31, 2005. May not be combined with other offers.
To redeem offer enter appropriate promotion code DMD5. For further details, email or call us at 800-910-0001 ext. 250.


In the News

Our new catalogue was recently mailed to fitness professionals in North America and will be mailed to our U.K. customers shortly. If you live outside of North America or the U.K. and would like to order a catalogue, please click here.


The April 12th edition of the Washington Post included the article ?Something of a Stretch. Can Pilates make you Taller? This may set you straight.? Moira contributed to the article, which focuses on the benefits of regular pilates practice, especially for improving posture.


The STOTT PILATES Stability Ball Gift Pack was featured in the April 11th edition of the Hamilton Spectator. The Gift Pack includes a 55cm or 65cm Stability Ball and air pump, along with a Core Balance DVD and an exercise chart.


Lisa Jones, a STOTT PILATES certified instructor in Kuala Lumpur, was featured in a recent article in The Star Online (Malaysia). The article discusses the benefits of using the STOTT PILATES Reformer for performing exercises that are gentle on joints.


Moira Merrithew appeared on Daytime Toronto on April 21. She demonstrated a few exercises with the program hosts.


The Spring 2005 issue of The Health Journal features the article "Easy does it." Moira Merrithew contributed to the article discussing the benefits of pilates.


"Focus on Flexibility" appeared in the April issue of Canada's Wish magazine. IT Carla Hales contributed to the araticle

Studio Praxis, a STOTT PILATES Licensed Certification Center in Westmount, Quebec, won the "Impressive Newcomer" award in Fashion magazine's May issue. The feature "Stretch Yourself" lists Montreal's top Yoga and Pilates centers.


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New Products


Our Professional DVDs begin shipping May 12.
Pre-order yours today! The first release includes:

  • Essential Matwork*, 2nd Ed.
  • Intermediate Matwork, 2nd Ed.
  • Advanced Matwork, 2nd Ed.
  • Essential Reformer, 2nd Ed.
  • Intermediate Reformer
  • Advanced Reformer
  • Essential BOSU**
  • Intermediate BOSU
  • Pilates on a Roll (Foam Roller)
  • Arc Barrel

Weighing in at a mere 100 pounds, this club quality Reformer stacks 6 high and accommodates a full range of accessories. To learn more download PDF or contact sales@stottpilates.com




Trade shows

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.

Pre-cons, sessions, dates, times and locations are subject to change.
Please confirm with the respective organizing associations., August 20 10:30am-6:30pm

Can-Fit-Pro Halifax
June 18-19, 2005

World Trade and Convention Centre
Halifax, Nova Scotia

REGISTRATION: www.canfitpro.com or call
1-800-667-5622

PRE-CONS:
Saturday June 18
2pm-6pm | Intermediate Matwork

TRADE SHOW HALL HOURS:
Sunday June 19 | 9am-5pm


DCAC 2005 International Fitness Conference
July 28-31, 2005

Hyatt Regency Town Center
Reston, VA

REGISTRATION: www.dcacinc.com or call
1-800-DCAC-551

PRE-CONS:
Thursday, July 28
8:30am-12:30pm | Intermediate Matwork
1pm-5pm | The Weighted Ball Workout

TRADE SHOW HALL HOURS:
Friday, July 29 | 10am-6:30pm
Saturday, July 30 | 10am-6:30pm
Sunday, July 31 | 10:30am-3:30pm


IDEA World Fitness Convention
July 5-9, 2005

Hilton Las Vegas &
the Las Vegas Convention Center,
Las Vegas, NV

REGISTRATION: www.ideafit.com or call
1-800-999-4332 ext. 7 or 1-858-535-8979 ext. 7

PRE-CONS:
Tuesday, July 5
8:30am-12:30pm | Intermediate Reformer
1pm-5pm | 3-D & Ultimate Balance

TRADE SHOW HALL HOURS:
Tuesday, July 5
5:30pm to 6pm | premier pass shopping only
6pm to 9pm | open to all attendees
Wednesday, July 6 | 12pm-6pm
Thursday, July 7 | 12pm-6pm
Friday, July 8 | 12pm-5pm


Can-Fit-Pro Toronto
August 18-21, 2005

Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, ON

REGISTRATION: www.canfitpro.com or call
1-800-667-5622

PRE-CONS:
Thursday, August 18, 2005
12pm-4pm | Circuit Training
5pm-8pm | The Weighted Ball Workout

TRADE SHOW HALL HOURS:
Friday, August 19 | 12:30pm-7:30pm
Saturday |




Upcoming Conference

STOTT PILATES will be hosting its third Licensed Certification Center and Instructor Trainer Conference in Toronto on November 17 to 20, 2005. The Conference is by special invitation only to Licensed Certification Center owners and certified instructor trainers.


Education

To register for courses and workshops listed below, 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

INTERNAL EDUCATION
Upcoming courses at the STOTT PILATES International Certification Center in Toronto Canada

Comprehensive
Certification Program

CMR Comprehensive
Matwork & Reformer

May 9 to Aug 18
Sept 6 to Dec 15

CCCB Comprehensive
Cadillac, Chair & Barrels

May 2 to June 27
Aug 22 to Oct 17

CF Comprehensive
Full Certification

May 9 to Oct 29


Intensive
Certification Program

IMP Intensive Mat-Plus

June 6 to June 17
July 18 to July 29
Aug 4 to Aug 17

IR Intensive Reformer

May 2 to May 20

weekend session
Aug 5-7; Aug 13,14;
Aug 26-28; Sept 10,11

ICCB Intensive
Cadillac, Chair & Barrels

May 24 to June 10

ISP Injury &
Special Populations

May 16 to May 20
July 4 to July 8


Advanced
Certification Program

AM Advanced Matwork

May 27
July 11

AR Advanced Reformer

July 12 to July 14

ACCB Advanced
Cadillac,Chair & Barrels

July 15 to July 16

FAR Full Advanced
Repertoire

July 11 to July 16


Continuing
Education Workshops

May 28

Pre-Natal workshop

May 28

Foam Roller

May 29

Postural Analysis

June 11

Functional Fitness for Golf - Matwork

June 18

Core Balance
Stability Ball, level 1

June 18

Essential BOSU Pilates

June 19

Ultimate Balance
Stability Ball, level 3

June 19

Dynamic Balance
Stability Ball, level 2

July 16

Essential Matwork

July 16

Mat-Plus

July 17

Essential Reformer

July 17

Stability Chair


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

EL DORADO HILLS, CALIFORNIA
more info

Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts May 14
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts July 23


LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA more info

Injury & Special Populations
starts May 13
Pelvic Floor workshop
starts May 15


LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA
more info

Injury & Special Populations
starts May 12
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts May 20
Intensive Reformer
starts June 6


SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
more info

workshops: Mat-Plus, Flex-Band
May 6
Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts June 10
Advanced Matwork
July 16


SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA more info

Intensive Reformer
starts May 13
Advanced Reformer
starts June 24
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts July 8


SOUTHINGTON, CONNECTICUT
more info

Functional Fitness for Golf, Matwork
May 13
Functional Fitness for Golf, Reformer
May 20
Anatomy Review
July 16


MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA more info

Injury & Special Populations
starts June 27
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts July 11


ORLANDO, FLORIDA more info

Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts June 17
Exam Prep: General overview
June 19
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts July 16


SARASOTA, FLORIDA more info

Intensive Reformer
starts May 12
Functional Fitness for Golf, Matwork
May 29
Functional Fitness for Golf, Reformer
June 26


ATLANTA, GEORGIA more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts June 16
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts July 14


CHICAGO, ILLINOIS more info

Anatomy Review June 4
Pre-natal workshop
starts June 9
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts June 16


LAS VEGAS, NEVADA more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts July 15

USA continued

FAIRFIELD, IOWA more info

Intensive Reformer
starts May 24
Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts June 11


HAMILTON, MASSACHUSSETTS
more info

Foam Roller workshop
May 20
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts June 25
Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts June 25


SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA more info

Injury & Special Populations
starts May 8
Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts May 13
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts May 20


MADISON, MISSISSIPPI more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts June 2


SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI more info

Intensive Reformer
starts May 20
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts June 3
Anatomy Course
starts June 16


LINCOLN, NEBRASKA more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts May 27
Advanced Reformer
starts June 24


NEW YORK, NEW YORK more info

Injury & Special Populations
starts May 7
Injury & Special Populations
starts May 16
Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts June 10


CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
more info

Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts May 21
Advanced Reformer
starts June 3
Advanced Matwork
June 11


PORTLAND, OREGON more info

Advanced Reformer
May 20
Functional Fitness for Golf, Reformer
June 4


MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE more info

Intensive Reformer
starts June 3
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts June 13


DALLAS, TEXAS more info

Advanced Cadillac,Chair &Barrels
starts June 24
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts July 14


RICHMOND, VIRGINIA more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts May 6
Advanced Matwork
June 5
Intensive Reformer
starts June 10


SEATTLE, WASHINGTON more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts July 11
Advanced Matwork
starts July 23
Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts Aug 19


VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON
more info

Rehab Lumbar & Shoulder Stabilization
on Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts June 23


CANADA

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA more info

Advanced Matwork
May 27
Intensive Reformer
starts June 9


VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA
more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts May 20


HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA more info

Intensive Reformer
starts May 16
Advanced Reformer
June 6
Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts June 27


MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO more info

Intensive Reformer
starts May 27


OTTAWA, ONTARIO more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts May 6
Exam Prep, Matwork
May 14


MONTREAL, QUEBEC more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts May 2
Intensive Reformer
starts May 30
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts July 18


International

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA more info

Advanced Matwork
starts June 12
Intensive Reformer
starts June 24
Injury & Special Populations
starts July 30


MUNICH, GERMANY more info

Intensive Reformer
starts June 6
Advanced Cadillac,Chair & Barrels
starts June 25


DUBLIN, IRELAND more info

workshop: Exam Prep
May 6
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts May 7


TEL AVIV, ISRAEL more info

Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts June 6
Intensive Reformer
starts June 8
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts June 17


MADRID, SPAIN more info

Intensive Mat-Plus starts May 26
Injury & Special Populations starts May 30
Intensive Mat-Plus starts June 2


MADRID, SPAIN more info

Intensive Reformer
starts May 5
Advanced Reformer
starts May 21
Advanced Matwork
June 2




Job Board

Our online Job Board features Instructor & Coordinator positions available across the US, Canada and around the world.
Click to view Training facilities looking for STOTT PILATES instructors may fill out a Job Board submission form by clicking here.



Exercise of the Month

Bend & Stretch Knees - Targets abs & legs

Be certain to warm up before exercising. Read these important cautions

STARTING POSITION
Lying on back on mat. Lower back flattened toward mat. Both legs lifted with knees bent and Flex-Band* exerciser wrapped around balls of feet. Hands holding ends of band, elbows bent at sides.

EXERCISE
To prepare, INHALE ...

EXHALE tighten abdominal muscles and straighten legs up toward ceiling. Keep torso stable and do not let back arch up off mat.

INHALE Keeping torso stable, bend knees to return to starting position.

Complete 8-10 repetitions.

Remember to start your workout with a warm-up routine. Click here for a detailed description of each warm-up exercise.

How to hold the STOTT PILATES Flex-Band
It is important to keep the wrist and finger joints as neutral as possible when holding the Flex-Band.

Grab onto the band, or bunch the end of the band keeping the wrists straight. Avoid wrapping the band around the hands or bending the wrists.

When placing the Flex-Band around the feet, spread the band out to keep it from rolling into a thin cord.




Starting Position, Inhale



Correct way to hold Flex-Band



On Exhale



Incorrect way of holding Flex-Band

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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