About the DVD

This intense intermediate-level workout will develop back strength and ab muscles.

Dynamic Balance is an intensely satisfying workout that simulates some basic moves often performed on a Reformer – the primary piece of Pilates resistance equipment. Challenge your balance, activate your abs, stretch your spine – and have a ball doing it.

Master Instructor Trainers Moira Merrithew and PJ O’Clair motivate you through an invigorating mind-body workout that focuses on flexibility, coordination and good posture – the building blocks to functional fitness.

SUITABLE FOR: Intermediate to advanced audiences (Level 3 of 5)
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Stability Ball™ (55, 65 or 75 cm) and Exercise Mat
SOUNDTRACK LANGUAGES: English
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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.

PJ O'Clair

Master Instructor Trainer PJ O’Clair is the owner of Northeast Pilates, New England’s largest STOTT PILATES Licensed Training Center with locations in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hampshire. PJ is a certified fitness professional (ACSM & ACE) and continuing education provider with over 25 years of experience and an internationally sought-after instructor and presenter.

Key Benefits

• Challenge deep abdominal muscles
• Develop back strength
• Focus on quality of movement
• Feel long, lean and lithe
• Heighten motor control

DVD Contents

• 32 exercises
• Workout Time - 40 min
• DVD Length - 97 min

Chapters

WARM UP: Breathing, Transversus Connection, Imprint & Release, Scapula Isolation, Arm Circles, Head Nods

EXERCISES: Ab Prep, Hip Release, Spinal Rotation, Hip Roll, Footwork - Wrap Toes, Footwork - Heels on Ball, Footwork - High Half Toe, Footwork - Laterally Rotated, Footwork - Lower & Lift, Second Position, Hamstring Stretch, Single Leg, Hundred, Short Spine Prep, Back Rowing Preps, Side Arm Preps, Side Twist Sitting, Stomach Massage, Plow, Tricep Push Up, Elephant, Mermaid, Knee Stretches, Running, Hip Rolls Prep, Single Thigh Stretch

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