About the DVD

Kick start your way to flat abs and fit arms and legs!

Develop a body that looks and feels great. Ground yourself in the essentials of STOTT PILATES® to gain proper positioning and maximum benefit from your workouts. This routine focuses on developing core strength and flexibility. All you need is a Pilates Mat and the desire to create flat abs, a strong back and sculpted arms and legs.

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

Featured Instructors

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

• Isolate, activate and condition deep abdominals
• Establish core stability and mind-body connection
• Tone and elongate muscles
• Balance strength with flexibility

DVD Contents

• 27 exercises
• Workout Time - 30 min
• DVD Length - 66 min
• Closed captioning

WARM UP: Breathing, Imprint & Release, Scapula Isolation, Cat Stretch, Arm Circles, Head Nods, Elevation & Depression

EXERCISES: Ab Prep, Breast Stroke Prep, Shell Stretch, Hundred, Half Roll Back, Half Roll Up, One Leg Circle, Spine Twist, Rolling like a Ball, Single Leg Stretch, Obliques Prep, Shoulder Bridge Prep, Saw, Side Kicks, Side Leg Lift Series, Swimming Prep, Side Bend Prep, Push Up Prep, Seal, Mermaid

Bonus Features

• Review the STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles
• 5-minute bonus workout
• Work out with music only
• Check out STOTT PILATES equipment
• Learn about instructor training