About the DVD

STOTT PILATES® exercise is the key to a feel-good pregnancy. Learn exercises and tips on how to help expectant moms support their new, changing body and prepare for childbirth. Master Instructor Trainer PJ O’Clair leads a series of mild-to-moderate exercises on various pieces of Pilates equipment designed to minimize discomfort, maximize mobility and prevent injury.

INSTRUCTIONAL LEVEL: Essential (Suitable for women in the 2nd trimester of pregnancy)
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: V2 Max Plus™ Reformer*, Reformer Box, Arc Barrel, Platform Extender, Cadillac and Stability Chair™
SOUNDTRACK LANGUAGES: English, Español
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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

STOTT PILATES® Master Instructor Trainer PJ O’Clair has been a leader and consultant in the fitness industry for more than 25 years. She is featured in numerous fitness videos including over 25 titles with STOTT PILATES®. PJ won the prestigious IDEA Program Director of the Year Award in 2008 and was a finalist in 2007. She is a sought-after speaker and consultant at fitness conferences and spas worldwide – and has written numerous articles for industry publications. No matter where she goes, PJ takes her trademark enthusiasm and dynamic personality with her.

Key Benefits

• Strengthen the core
• Increase strength, flexibility and balance
• Focus on spinal, hip and shoulder mobility

DVD Contents

• 55 exercises
• Workout Time - 57 min
• DVD Length - 119 min

Chapters

WARM UP: Arc barrel: Protraction & Retraction, Arm Circles, Imprint & Release, Leg Pull Front Prep, Push Up Prep Cadillac: Bend & Stretch, Lift & Lower, Leg Slides, Hip Release, Bend & Stretch

EXERCISES: Cadillac: Kneeling Squat, Seated Breast Stroke, Shell Stretch, Kneeling Press Down, Kneeling Lat Press, Lat Pull, Mermaid, Kneeling Cat, Back Rowing Preps Reformer: Sidelying Squat, Kneeling Lunge, Hamstring Curl, Scapula Isolation, Thigh Adduction, Single Thigh Stretch, Scooter, Back Rowing Preps, Side Arm Preps, Front Rowing Preps, Stomach Massage, Reverse Knee Stretches Stability chair: Cat Stretch Kneeling , Footwork, Adductor Press, Saw, Tricep Press, Ankle Exercise, Lower & Lift Standing, Foot Press on Long Box, One Arm Press Prep, Ab Press Sitting Vertical frame: Fencer Lunge, Mid Trap Strengthener, Triceps Press, Snow Angels, Lower Trap Strengthener, Upper Trap Strengthener, Bicep Curl, Squat

BONUS CLIPS: Rehab Reformer and V2 Max Plus™  Reformer* Features & 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