In the News
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Last month, The Globe and Mail newspaper featured an article on the popularity of freebees inside cereal boxes among adults and kids alike. The feature, Toys for Grown-up Girls and Boys included a picture of Total Tone, one of Kellogg's promotional DVDs, immersed in a bowl of cereal (with the STOTT PILATES logo front and center). Read the article.
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Canada's new health and wellness magazine Live It! interviewed our own Laureen Dubeau about the benefits of pilates vs. yoga for its premiere issue. Find it on newsstands this spring.
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In a story on how to outfit your home gym, the March issue of Dance Magazine featured our 1lb. Toning Balls as well as the Toning Ball Workout and Secret to Toned Abs, Buns & Thighs DVD workouts.
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West Palm Beach's daily newspaper, The Palm Beach Post, featured a selection of STOTT PILATES workout DVDs in a story on fitness accessories and exercise aids. Read the article.
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In the article, The Only Five Things You Need to Know to get Fabulous Abs, Glamour magazine ranked the Ab Prep as #3. "Most ab exercises don't touch the band of muscle – called your transversus abdominus – that pulls in your lower belly. Targeting this area truly flattens your abs, not just defines them."
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FitnessRx magazine featured an article on pilates for long-term fitness in its April issue noting that pilates makes every day movements easier and gives the entire body a workout, rather than isolate specific muscles groups.
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In the News
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Margaret Velez, STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor Trainer and owner of Volar Pilates in New York City is the recipient of the 2006 Signature Promise Award, presented by the New York Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners. The Promise Award recognizes women whose businesses have the promise of breakthrough success based on innovation and progressive product and/or service plans.
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Moira Merrithew is the winner of ECA's One Body One World Award for Best Mindful Program. Believing a healthy body and healthy mind should live in a healthy world, OBOW donates a portion of ECA profits annually to charities that assist our society educationally, environmentally or socially.
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STOTT PILATES is a proud supporter of Jill Savege, Canada's Olympic triathlete, Pan Am gold medalist and National Champion. Jill placed ninth, with a time of 2:00:54, at the recent Commonwealth Games in Australia. Well done Jill.
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Michaela Bimbi-Dresp, owner of Pilatesbody, a Licensed Training Center in Munich, Germany, has published her first book. Das große Pilates Buch (Gräfe und Unzer) offers a comprehensive look at the study of pilates and refers to the STOTT PILATES method. Find it available for purchase at www.amazon.de
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Trade shows
Join us at the following trade shows. Take advantage of our 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. For information on other upcoming trade shows please click here.
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Pre-cons, sessions, dates, times and locations are subject to change. Please confirm with the respective organizing associations.
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Body Mind Spirit
April 5-9, 2006
Santa Clara Convention Center
Santa Clara, California
Click to view show specials and
download a free pass to this event.
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 REGISTRATION: www.bodymindexpo.com
or call 1-888-499-1600 or 408-866-9600
PRE-CONS:
Thursday, April 6
 8am-12pm | Group Reformer Classes:
Teaching Skills & Programming Choices
1pm-5pm | Intermediate Reformer:
Functional Anatomy, Cueing and Correcting
Register online and enter coupon code: STOTT
TRADE SHOW HALL HOURS:
Friday, April 2 | 12pm-3pm | 5pm-7pm
Saturday, April 3 | 12pm-3pm | 5pm-8pm
Sunday, April 4 | 11am-3pm
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IDEA Fitness Fusion
April 20-23, 2006
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Rosemont, Illinois
Click to view show specials at this event.
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 REGISTRATION: www.ideafit.com
or call 1-800-999-4332 ext. 7 or 1-858-535-8979, ext. 7
PRE-CON:
Thursday, April 20
10am-4pm | Group Matwork Classes:
Teaching Skills & Programming Choices
TRADE SHOW HALL HOURS:
Thursday, April 20 | 4:30pm-8pm
Friday, April 21 | 11:30am-7pm
Saturday, April 22 | 11:30am-6pm
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FIBO
April 27-30, 2006
Exhibition Centre Essen,
Essen, Germany
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REGISTRATION: www.fibo.de
or call +49 (0) 201 7244 290
TRADE SHOW HALL HOURS:
Thursday, April 27 | 9am-6pm
Friday, April 28 | 9am-6pm
Saturday, April 29 | 9am-6pm
Sunday, April 30 | 9am-6pm
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Can-Fit-Pro Whistler
April 28-30, 2006
Fairmont Chateau Whistler,
Whistler BC
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Click to view show specials at this event.
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 REGISTRATION: www.canfitpro.com
or call 1-800-667-5622 ext. 233
PRE-CON:
Friday, April 28
4pm-8pm | Toning Ball Workout
TRADE SHOW HALL HOURS:
Saturday, April 29 | 9am-7pm
Sunday, April 30 | 9:15am-2:30pm
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Education
To register for courses and workshops listed below, please contact the Education Department at ext. 261. STOTT PILATES training and certification courses and workshops are also available at STOTT PILATES Licensed Training Centers throughout North America. Click for details and a center near you.
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INTERNAL EDUCATION
Upcoming courses at the STOTT PILATES International Certification Center in Toronto, Canada.
Click here for more information on courses and workshops listed below, email Mark Hall or call 1-800-910-0001 ext. 332.
Comprehensive
Certification Program
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Intensive
Certification Program
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Continuing
Education Workshops
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Exam Prep
Workshops
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CMR Comprehensive
Matwork & Reformer
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June 19 to Oct 2
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Sept, dates TBD
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CCCB Comprehensive
Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
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Oct 4 to Nov 30
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Advanced
Certification Courses
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AM Advanced Matwork
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May 8
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July 4
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Dec 4
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AR Advanced Reformer
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July 5 to 7
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Dec 5 to 7
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ACCB Advanced Cadillac,
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Chair & Barrels
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July 8 & 10
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Dec 8-9
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Injury &
Special Populations
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ISP Injury & Special Populations
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May 29 to June 2
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July 17 to 21
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Dec 11 to 15
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IMP Intensive Mat-Plus*
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April 24 to May 5
[Mon–Fri, 9am-1pm]
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IR Intensive Reformer
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May 8 to 26
[Mon–Fri, 9am-1pm]
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ICCB Intensive Cadillac,
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Chair & Barrels
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May 29 to June 16
[Mon–Fri, 1pm-5pm]
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Group SPX Training
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NEW
GM Group SPX* Mat-Plus*
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June 2-4, 10-11, 23-25
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NEW
GR Group SPX* Reformer
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June 2-4 9-11, 24-25
July 8-9
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Crossover Workshops
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XMP Crossover from
Group SPX Mat-Plus
to Personal Training
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July 22
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XRP Crossover from
Group SPX Reformer
to Personal Training
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July 22
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May 6
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Postural Analysis Review
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May 6
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Program Design
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May 7
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Anatomy Workshop
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June 17
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Pre-Natal
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June 17
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Toning Ball
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June 18
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Intermediate BOSU**
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June 18
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Total Body Sculpting
Flex-Band Level 3
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July 29
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Core Balance
Stability Ball Level 1
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July 29
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Dynamic Balance,
Stability Ball Level 2
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July 30
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Foam Roller, Level 1
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July 30
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Foam Roller, Level 2
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Both a written & practical exam is required for certification. To obtain full certification. successful completion of both Levels 1 & 2 plus ISP is required.
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May 27
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Exam Prep:
General Overview
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May 27
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Exam Prep:
Matwork
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May 28
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Exam Prep:
Reformer
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May 28
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Exam Prep:
Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
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EXTERNAL EDUCATION
Upcoming courses and workshops held at locations around the world. Locations with a star indicate STOTT PILATES Licensed Training Centers. All others are STOTT PILATES authorized hosted courses.
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USA
CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA more info
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Functional Fitness for Golf & Racquet Sports April 8
STOTT PILATES Updates
April 8
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts May 5
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EL DORADO HILLS, CALIFORNIA
more info
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Essential BOSU**
May 13
Flex-Band* workshop
May 13
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LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA more info
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Injury & Special Populations
starts June 9
Ultimate Back Care Workshop
June 25
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 LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA
more info
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts June 9
Intensive Reformer
starts April 21
Ultimate Body Sculpting, Flex-Band L3
April 29
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PACIFIC PALISADES, CALIFORNIA more info
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts April 28
Intensive Reformer
starts June 9
Advanced Reformer
starts July 14
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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA more info
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Core Balance, Stability Ball Level 1
April 23
Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts May 5
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts June 19
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SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA more info
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Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts April 1
Anatomy Review
June 4
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SOUTH WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT
more info
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Advanced Matwork
May 13
Advanced Reformer
starts June 2
Stability Ball/Fitness Circle Workshop
June 3
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA more info
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Advanced Reformer
starts May 5
Anatomy for Pilates & Personal Training
May 27
Injury & Special Populations
starts June 21
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Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts April 28
Fitness Circle Flow, Level 1
May 14
Intensive Reformer
starts June 2
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SARASOTA BEACH, FLORIDA
more info
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Foam Roller workshop
April 23
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Intensive Reformer
starts Apr 28
Biomechanics of Resistance & Pilates Exercises April 29
Functional Fitness for Golf, Matwork
April 29
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BLOOMFIELD, MICHIGAN more info
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Three workshops Earn all 0.6 CECs
April 30
Injury & Special Populations
starts April 21
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts May 10
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USA continued
SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI more info
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts May 20
Advanced Matwork
June 10
Advanced Reformer
starts June 16
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts June 9
Intensive Reformer
starts June 17
Exam Prep
June 23
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CLARENCE, NEW YORK more info
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts May 18
Fitness Circle Challenge
May 20
Total Body Sculpting, Flex-Band Level 2
June 10
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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA more info
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Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts April 7
Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts June 16
Advanced Reformer
starts June 9
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Advanced Matwork
starts April 29
Anatomy Workshop
starts June 3
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts June 9
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Apr 27
Intensive Reformer
starts May 12
Postural Analysis Review
May 12
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MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE more info
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Injury & Special Populations
starts May 5
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts May 12
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts June 8
Intensive Reformer
starts July 7
Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts July 22
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts May 4
Intensive Reformer
starts June 14
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RICHMOND, VIRGINIA more info
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts June 2
Exam Prep, Matwork
April 21
Exam Prep, Reformer
April 22
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KENNEWICK, WASHINGTON
more info
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts May 4
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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON more info
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Advanced Matwork
May 13
Advanced Reformer
starts May 19
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts June 3
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SILVERDALE, WASHINGTON
more info
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Injury & Special Populations
starts April 20
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CANADA
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Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts April 28
Comprehensive Matwork & Reformer
starts April 19
Functional Fitness for Golf, Matwork
May 7
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NORTH VANCOUVER, BC more info
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts May 11
Advanced Reformer
starts May 5
Functional Fitness For Golf, Reformer
May 27
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts April 28
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MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO more info
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts April 28
Intensive Reformer
starts May 26
Functional Fitness for Golf, Reformer
April 29
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts May 1
Advanced Matwork
May 27
Intensive Reformer
starts May 29
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts April 27
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REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN more info
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts April 7
Foam Roller Workshop
June 17
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts July 23
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WINNIPEG, MANITOBA more info
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Injuries & Special Populations
starts April 1
Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts April 11
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INTERNATIONAL
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA more info
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Intensive Reformer
starts April 28
Stability Ball workshop
April 29
Pre Natal Workshop
May 20
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Postural Analysis workshop
starts May 13
Intensive Cadillac Chair & Barrels
starts May 25
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts August 10
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts May 2
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts July 18
Intensive Reformer
starts August 7
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Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts April 4-5
Advanced Reformer
starts April 10
Intensive Reformer
starts April 7
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Fitness Circle Flow Workshop
May 4
Core Balance, Stability Ball Level 1
May 5
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Intensive Mat-Plus
Sept 8
Intensive Reformer
Nov 17
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts April 29
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GENEVA, SWITZERLAND more info
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Intensive Mat-Plus
starts May 19
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We are pleased to welcome the newest STOTT PILATES Licensed Training Center: Pilates Balance Studio in Budapest, Hungary
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Job Opportunities for Instructors
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Visit our online Job Board for a list of positions available across Canada, the U.S., and around the world. Click to view listings
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Training facilities looking for STOTT PILATES instructors may fill out a Job Board submission form by clicking here.
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Exercise of the Month
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Bend & Stretch Knees with the Flex-Band* exerciser
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starting position. inhale to prepare
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exhale tighten abs, straighten legs
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inhale bend knees to return
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WARM UP FIRST
Remember to start your workout with a warm-up.
Read these important cautions
For a detailed description of warm-up exercises visit stottpilates.com/warmup .
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STARTING POSITION
1 LYING ON BACK. Lower Back flattened toward mat. Abs scooped in toward spine. Both legs lifted with knees bent and Flex-band exerciser wrapped around balls of feet. Hands holding ends of band, elbows bent at sides.
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EXERCISE
INHALE to prepare, then...
2 EXHALE Tighten abdominal muscles and straighten legs up toward ceiling. Keep torso stable and do not let back arch up off mat.
3 INHALE Keeping torso stable, bend knees to return to starting position.
Complete 5-8 repetitions
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This exercise is excerpted from the Easy Start Exercise Poster included free in Flex-Band Power Packs.
Find more exercises in the STOTT PILATES teaching manual library comprised of 10 titles that document the entire STOTT PILATES exercise repertoire. Three titles are also available in Japanese & French and, coming this summer, in Spanish.
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