About the DVD

Build a strong foundation for your clients with this third edition Essential Reformer program. Use STOTT PILATES® equipment with spring resistance to help tone, strengthen arms, legs and focus on torso stability. These Essential-level Reformer exercises will put your clients on the right track to aligning and balancing their entire body.

INSTRUCTIONAL LEVEL: Essential
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Reformer, Reformer Box, Maple Pole and Platform Extender
SOUNDTRACK LANGUAGES: English, Español, Français, Português, Italiano, Deutsch
See RELATED PRODUCTS to purchase required equipment, or to purchase the three titles in this series at a savings. 

Featured Instructor

Moira Merrithew

Master Instructor Trainer, Moira Merrithew, together with President and CEO of STOTT PILATES® Lindsay G. Merrithew and a team of physical therapists, sports medicine and fitness professionals, has spent more than a decade refining the STOTT PILATES® method of exercise and equipment. This resulted in the inclusion of modern principles of exercise science and spinal rehabilitation, making it safer and more effective. This clear and detailed approach forms the basis for STOTT PILATES® training and certification programs.

Key Benefits

• Achieve optimal strength and agility
• Activate deep muscles
• Tone and streamline
• Balance strength with flexibility
• Increase stamina and coordination

DVD Contents

• 31 exercises
• Workout Time - 55 min
• DVD Length - 246 min

Chapters

WARM UP: Breathing, Mermaid, Hip Rolls

EXERCISES: Footwork (Second Position, Single Leg), Hundred, Bend & Stretch, Lift & Lower, Adductor Stretch, Short Spine, MidBack Series, Back Rowing Preps, Side Arm Preps Sitting, Side Twist Sitting, Front Rowing Preps, Stomach Massage, Arms Pulling Straps, Round Back, Straight Back, Twist, Tree, Elephant, Mermaid, Leg Circles, Knee Stretches, Running, Hip Lift, Hip Rolls, Single Thigh Stretch, Side Splits

BONUS CLIPS: Cueing and Modifications for Essential Reformer, Challenging Your Client Safely on the Essential Reformer, Group Training on the Reformer, Reformer Features & Safety, 2nd edition, Group SPX™ Reformer Safety

Bonus Features

• Review the STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles
• Choose to work out with or without instructor's voice
• Preview another challenging title
• View instructors' bios
• Learn more about STOTT PILATES Equipment and Education