DVD - Essential Matwork, 3rd Ed.

Matwork, the foundation of STOTT PILATES exercise, builds knowledge and strength from the ground up. Master Instructor Trainer Moira Merrithew works through an exercise repertoire that challenges strength and flexibility to create a strong and healthy body. Layered with modifications suitable for instructors and fitness professionals as well as novice and advanced exercisers, this workout also illustrates the Five Basic Principles – the core elements of the STOTT PILATES® method.

INSTRUCTIONAL LEVEL: Essential
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Exercise Mat, Arc Barrel, Flex-Band®, Fitness Circle®, Toning Balls, Rotational Disks and Maple Pole
SOUNDTRACK LANGUAGES: English, Español, Français, Português, Italiano, Deutsch
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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 and maintain core stability
Balance muscular strength and flexibility in the arms and legs and around the joints
Move with greater ease

DVD Contents

42 exercises
Workout Time - 44 min
DVD Length - 208 min

Chapters

WARM UP: Breathing, Imprint & Release, Hip Release, Spinal Rotation, Scapula Isolations, Cat Stretch, Hip Rolls, Head Nods, Elevation & Depression, Arm Circles
EXERCISES:Ab Prep, Breast Stroke Preps, Shell Stretch, Hundred, Half Roll Back, Roll Up, One Leg Circle, Spine Twist, Rolling Like a Ball, Single Leg Stretch, Obliques, Double Leg Stretch, Scissors, Shoulder Bridge Prep, Roll Over Prep, Heel Squeeze Prone, One Leg Kick Prep, Breast Stroke, Saw, Neck Pull Prep, Obliques Roll Back, Side Kick, Side Leg Lift Series, Spine Stretch Forward, Teaser Prep, Single Leg Extension, Swan Dive Prep, Swimming Prep, Leg Pull Front Prep, Seal, Side Bend Prep, Push Up Prep
BONUS CLIPS: Cueing & Modifications for Essential Matwork, Challenging your Client Safely with Essential Matwork, Group Teaching Skills on the Mat

Bonus Features

A special message from the founders of STOTT PILATES, Lindsay & Moira Merrithew
The STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles for Professionals
Bonus workout – try the next level
Work out with music only
Preview other video titles
Meet the instructors
Check out STOTT PILATES equipment
Learn about instructor training

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