STOTT PILATES Newsletter JANUARY 2007


January Promotion


STOTT PILATES is a Senior Partner of IDEA,
The Health and Fitness Source

To place your order, call 1-800-910-0001 or 416-482-4050, shop online or contact an authorized distributor in your area

Offer expires midnight EST January 31, 2007. Valid on orders of $50/USD/$55 CDN or more (before taxes and shipping).
Limit one per customer while supplies last. Quote promo code CAJ7

Questions? email or call us at 1-800-910-0001 Offer may not be available in all territories.
Contact our international distributors.


New Product

Winter or summer, the sun's harmful rays blaze down on us year round.
Protect your skin from sun damage with our new sports cap, coming this month.

The new cap reverses the colors of our current hats with white embroidery on a navy blue field and sports an adjustable band to ensure a comfortable fit.


In the News

IDEA Fitness Journal featured a study that concluded Pilates matwork classes can play a valuable role in improving the health and fitness of young girls. It also found that 11-year-old girls who regularly took Pilates matwork classes reduced their body weight and considered it an enjoyable form of exercise.

The December 2006 issue of Dance Magazine included a holiday gift guide with gift ideas for dancers and the STOTT PILATES Express* Mat was among the top picks. This portable mat is perfect for toting to the gym or studio and is available in four colors.

A recent issue of IDEA Fitness Journal featured an article on low-back pain, the most common cause of job-related disability in the United States. In the study, the patients who did Pilates experienced more relief from their symptoms than those who went through typical treatment programs.

In the same issue, a prenatal article recommends several exercises for pregnant participants. Selected exercises, such as Swimming Prep, are Pilates-based and concentrate on strengthening the pelvic floor and abdominal muscles.


Job Opportunities for Instructors

Visit our online Job Board for a list of positions available across Canada, the U.S., and around the world. View listings.

Training facilities looking for STOTT PILATES instructors may fill out a Job Board submission form.

Trade shows

Join us at the following trade shows. Take advantage of our show specials and save up to 25% off the regular list price on demo equipment used at the show. Pre-order your equipment by contacting sales@stottpilates.com While at the booth, fill out a ballot for your chance to win great prizes and enjoy a complimentary workout. Find more information on upcoming trade shows.

Pre-cons, sessions, dates, times and locations are subject to change. Please confirm with the respective organizing associations.

Can-Fit-Pro Montreal
Montreal Group Fitness and Personal Training Conference and Trade Show January 12-14, 2007



Hotel Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
900 Rene Levesque Blvd. W.
Montreal, QC H3B 4A5
phone: 514.861.3511

REGISTRATION: www.canfitpro.com
or call 1-800-667-5622, ext. 234 or 233

PRE-CONS:
Friday, January 12, 2007
 12pm-4pm | Foam Roller Plus
5pm-9pm | Functional Fitness for Golf & Racquet Sports with Matwork

SESSIONS:
Saturday, January 13, 2007
 9:45am-11:15am | Essential Matwork
11:30am-1pm | Fitness Circle Flow
2pm-3:30pm | Dynamic Balance

Sunday, January 14, 2007
 9:45am-11:15am | Total Body Toning

Instruction at this event is presented in both French & English
by Instructor Trainers, Sally Knight & Stephane Andre

CONFERENCE DATES & TRADE SHOW HALL HOURS:

Conference

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January 12-14 Fri, Sat & Sun

Trade Show

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January 13-14 Sat, 9am-5pm Sun, 9am-2:30pm

Multitrax Fitness Forum UK
February 24-26, 2007



ExCeL London
One Western Gateway
Royal Victoria Dock
London E16 1XL
phone: +44 (0)20 7069 5000

REGISTRATION: phone +44 (0)870 608 0001

SESSIONS:
Saturday, February 24, 2007
 9:45am-10:45am | Intermediate Matwork
3pm-4:30pm | Total Body Toning

Sunday, February 25, 2007
 9:45am-11:15am Foam Roller Challenge
1:30pm-3pm Fitness Circle Flow

Sessions at Multitrax presented by
Instructor Trainer, Laureen DuBeau

TRADE SHOW HALL HOURS:

Sat, Feb 24

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12pm-5pm

Sun, Feb 25

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10am-6pm

Mon, Feb 26

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10am-5pm

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.


CONTINUING EDUCATION

Spotlight FAQ:
Will my STOTT PILATES certification courses count toward my CECs?

A: STOTT PILATES Certification courses, such as Intensive Mat-Plus and Intensive Reformer train you in the core STOTT PILATES method and exempt you from having to accumulate CECs until the following calendar year.

For example, if you become certified in Matwork in December 2006 and you take a Reformer course in February 2007, you do not have to start earning CECs until January 2008.


INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION CENTER CALENDAR

Upcoming courses at the STOTT PILATES International Certification Center in Toronto, Canada.
Click here for more information on courses and workshops listed below, contact the Education Department at ext. 261.

Comprehensive
Certification Program

CMR Comprehensive
Matwork & Reformer

Jan 3 to Apr 16 2007


CCCB Comprehensive
Cadillac, Chair & Barrels

Jan 3 to Feb 28

Advanced
Certification Courses

AM Advanced Matwork

Jan 29
Feb 3
Mar 5

AR Advanced Reformer

Dec 8 to 10
Jan 19 to 21
Mar 6 to 8

ACCB Advanced Cadillac,

Chair & Barrels

Dec 9 to 10
Mar 10 to 11

Intensive
Certification Program

IMP Intensive Mat-Plus*

Jan 15 to 26

IR Intensive Reformer

Jan 29 to Feb 16

ICCB Intensive Cadillac,

Chair & Barrels

Feb 19 to Mar 9

Injuries &
Special Populations

ISP Injuries & Special Populations

Jan 22 to 26

Group SPX*
Certification Program

GM1 Group SPX Mat-Plus

Module 1, 2 weekends

Jan 19 to Feb 11

GM2 Group SPX Mat-Plus

Module 2, 1 weekend

Feb 23 to 25

GR1 Group SPX Reformer

Module 1, 2 weekends

Jan 26 to Feb 4

GR2 Group SPX Reformer

Module 2, 2 weekends

Feb 10 to Feb 18

XRG Crossover from Intensive

Reformer to Group Training

Feb 17

XMP Crossover from Group SPX

Mat-Plus to Personal Training

Mar 26 & 27

XRP Crossover from Group SPX

Reformer to Personal Training

Mar 28 & 29

Continuing
Education Workshops

Jan 13

Anatomy Review

Jan 14

Jumpboard Interval Training

Jan 14

Toning Ball

Jan 28

Functional Fitness
for Golf with Matwork

Jan 28

Intense Sculpting Challenge, Flex-Band Level 4

Feb 4

Functional Fitness for
Racquet Sports with Matwork

Feb 4

Functional Fitness for
Racquet Sports with Reformer

Feb 11

Exam Prep, General Overview

Feb 11

Exam Prep, Matwork

Feb 11

Power Paced Fitness Circle

Feb 11

Intermediate BOSU

Feb 18

Jumpboard Interval Training

Feb 18

Cueing on the Reformer
for Postural Issues

Feb 25

Circuit Training

Mar 4

Pre-Natal Pilates

Mar 4

Ultimate Back Care

Mar 11

Postural Analysis

Mar 11

Program Design


LICENSED TRAINING CENTER AND HOSTING SITE CALENDAR

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.

USA

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA more info

Intensive Reformer
starts Jan 26

CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA
more info

Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts Jan 19
Advanced Reformer
starts Jan 12

EL DORADO HILLS, CALIFORNIA
more info

Intensive Reformer
starts Jan 20

LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA
more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Jan 19

LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA
more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Jan 22
Intensive Reformer
starts Feb 2
Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts Mar 9

MISSION VIEJO, CALIFORNIA
more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Jan 26
Intensive Reformer
starts Apr 20
Functional Fitness for Golf & Racquet Sports with Reformer
Jan 6

PACIFIC PALISADES, CALIFORNIA more info

Intensive Reformer
starts Jan 12
Functional Fitness for Golf & Racquet Sports with Reformer
Jan 6
Jumpboard Interval Training on Reformer
Jan 6

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA more info

Anatomy Review
Jan 14

MILFORD, CONNECTICUT more info

Intensive Reformer
starts Mar 16

SOUTH WINDSOR, CONNECTICUT
more info

Advanced Matwork
Apr 14

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE
more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Feb 2

MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA more info

Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts Jan 4
Injuries & Special Populations
starts Feb 7
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Feb 15

OCALA, FLORIDA more info

Intensive Reformer
starts Jan 18

ATLANTA, GEORGIA more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Mar 3

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Jan 11
Intensive Reformer
starts Jan 19
Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts Feb 17

IOWA CITY, IOWA more info

Group SPX Mat-Plus, Module 2
starts Mar 2

PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KANSAS more info

Group SPX Mat-Plus, Module 1
starts Jan 19

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Feb 23
Advanced Reformer
starts Jan 19

SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND more info

Group SPX Reformer, Module 1
starts Feb 23
Group SPX Mat-Plus, Module 1
starts Mar 23
Group SPX Reformer, Module 2
starts Apr 14

ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS more info

Group SPX Mat-Plus, Module 1
starts Apr 28

USA continued

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Feb 10
Intensive Reformer
starts Mar 31
Intensifying Essential Reformer
Jan 26

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS more info

Group SPX Reformer, Module 1
starts Jan 19
Group SPX Mat-Plus, Module 1
starts Feb 23
Group SPX Reformer, Module 2
starts Mar 24

HAMILTON, MASSACHUSETTS
more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Jan 13
Intensive Reformer
starts Jan 20
Jumpboard Interval Training on Reformer
Jan 12

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MICHIGAN
more info

Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts Jan 19
Injuries & Special Populations
starts Jan 20
Advanced Reformer
starts Feb 23

MANCHESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
more info

The Secret to Toned Arms, Buns & Thighs
Mar 31
Group Reformer: Teaching Skills & Programming Choices
Mar 31

SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI more info

Advanced Matwork
Feb 24
Advanced Reformer
starts Feb 18
Injuries & Special Populations
starts Apr 12

KALISPELL, MONTANA more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Jan 12

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Feb 23
Intensive Reformer
starts Jan 26
Crossover Workshop from
Intensive Mat-Plus to Group Training
Jan 28

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Feb 3

BUFFALO, NEW YORK more info

Intensive Reformer
starts Feb 22
Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts Apr 26

TRIBECA, NEW YORK more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Jan 29
Intensive Reformer
starts Feb 26

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Jan 26
Intensive Reformer
starts Feb 23
Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts Apr 13

GRANT PASS, OREGON more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Jan 18

EAST GREENWICH, RHODE ISLAND more info

The Secret to Toned Arms, Buns & Thighs
Jan 13

PORT ROYAL, SOUTH CAROLINA
more info

Group SPX Mat-Plus, Module 1
starts Mar 2
Group SPX Mat-Plus, Module 2
starts Apr 21

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Jan 19

DALLAS, TEXAS more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Mar 1
Intensive Reformer
starts Mar 29

KENNEWICK, WASHINGTON more info

Injuries & Special Populations
starts Feb 22

TACOMA, WASHINGTON more info

Intensive Reformer
starts Jan 11

CANADA

CALGARY, ALBERTA more info

Comprehensive Matwork & Reformer
starts Jan 13
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Feb 9
Intensive Reformer
starts Mar 15

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Feb 2
Intensive Reforme
starts Feb 23

MONTREAL, QUEBEC more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Feb 5
Advanced Matwork
Jan 26
Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts Jan 29

REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Jan 19
Advanced Matwork
Feb 18
Injuries & Special Populations
starts Mar 2


INTERNATIONAL

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Mar 2

NASSAU, BAHAMAS more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Mar 23
Intensive Reformer
starts Mar 23
Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
starts Feb 14

LONDON, ENGLAND more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Feb 26
Intensive Reformer
starts Feb 26
The Secret to Toned Arms, Buns & Thighs
May 26

OXFORD, ENGLAND more info

Intensive Reformer
starts Jan 12
Advanced Matwork
Feb 20
Injuries & Special Populations
starts Mar 22

MUNICH, GERMANY more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Mar 21
Intensive Reformer
starts Mar 16
Advanced Matwork
Mar 31

PIACENZA, ITALY more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Apr 20

CORDOBA, SPAIN more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Feb 2
Intensive Reformer
starts Feb 3

LA CORUNA, SPAIN more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Mar 2 

MADRID, SPAIN more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Feb 9
Intensive Reformer
starts Mar 9
Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Mar 23

SANTANDER, SPAIN more info

Intensive Mat-Plus
starts Mar 2
Intensive Reformer
starts Mar 3

TOLEDO, SPAIN more info

Essential BOSU
Jan 12
Foam Roller Challenge Level 1
Jan 12
Essential Matwork
starts Apr 13

VALLODOLID, SPAIN more info

Intensive Reformer
starts Mar 16

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND more info

Intensive Reformer
starts Apr 19


Exercise of the Month

Spinal Rotation targets abs & opens front of chest

1 starting position

2 inhale lift arm

3 exhale rotate torso

4 inhale stay

5 exhale return


WARM UP FIRST

Remember to start every workout
with a warm-up.

Read these important cautions For a detailed description of warm-up exercises visit stottpilates.com/warmup .


STARTING POSITION

1

LYING ON SIDE
with hips and knees bent to 90 degrees.
Bottom arm supporting head, top hand resting on mat. Spine is in a neutral position, neither arched nor flattened.


EXERCISE

2

INHALE
keep top elbow bent and lift arm to ceiling.

3

EXHALE
rotate torso backward keeping hips still.

4

INHALE
stay

5

EXHALE
keeping top elbow bent and return torso to starting position.

Complete 3-5 repetitions on each side


This exercise is excerpted from the Easy Start Exercise Poster included FREE in Pilates Express Mat 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 soon, in Spanish.

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