About the DVD

Let this beginner Mat workout help you tone your deep abdominal and back muscles. Find the flatter, firmer abs you’ve been looking for while strengthening the mind-body connection from the inside out. Master Instructor Moira Merrithew takes you through a revitalizing sequence that will leave you feeling strong, stretched and streamlined to the core. A moderately-paced workout suitable for beginners. Also, provides fresh programming ideas for fitness instructors.

SUITABLE FOR: Beginner audiences (Level 1 of 5)
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Exercise Mat
SOUNDTRACK LANGUAGES: Español
See RELATED PRODUCTS to purchase required equipment, and for French/English and English-only language options.

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

• Strengthen abdominals, back and torso
• Develop healthy postural alignment
• Enhance mobility, flexibility and agility
• Release stress through controlled breathing

DVD Contents

• 37 exercises
• Workout Time - 48 min
• DVD Length - 108 min

Chapters

WARM UP: Breathing, Transversus Connection, Imprint & Release, Hip Release, Spinal Rotation, Cat Stretch, Scapula Isolation On All Fours, Neutral Alignment Review, Arm Circles, Head Nods

EXERCISES:Ab Prep, Breast Stroke Prep 1, Breast Stroke Prep 2, 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, Breast Stroke, Shell Stretch, Saw, Neck Pull Prep, Side Kicks, Single Leg Extension, Swan Dive Prep, Swimming Prep, Leg Pull Front Prep, Push Up Prep, Side Bend Prep, Mermaid with Rotation in Lunge

Bonus Features

• Review the STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles
• 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