Experience new movement sequences and progressions to build strength and endurance, improve movement health and enhance athletic preparedness. Based on the four key components of athletic conditioning: Activation, Conditioning, Endurance and Recovery, this workshop reviews traditional approaches to performance-based training, introduces and highlights newer methodology and concepts and explores how they can be combined with the STOTT PILATES® Movement System. Created by the Merrithew® Programming team, this workshop demonstrates innovative ways of structuring and designing a Reformer-based program for the everyday athlete and beyond.

Learning objectives

1. Receive greater insight into various training methodologies and concepts that can complement the STOTT PILATES repertoire

2. Gain greater understanding and clarification of commonly used terminology related to performance-based athletic conditioning

3. Explore and experience movement patterns and sequences to activate, engage and integrate the whole body

Cost is $225

Designed to enhance body awareness, muscular strength, motor control and joint mobility, this workshop takes a fresh look at fascia oriented training through STOTT PILATES® Matwork Flow exercises using ankle tubing. Developed by the movement experts at Merrithew®, learn how to creatively incorporate elastic resistance into a series of Essential and Intermediate exercises. The seamless flowing sequences take you through all movement planes from standing – down to the mat while exercise variations allow for easy progression or regression, making the workout suitable for most fitness levels.

Learning objectives

1. Apply the STOTT PILATES principles to a series of Matwork exercises

2. Explore exercise variations incorporating elastic strength tubing

3. Learn how new concepts in exercise research can be incorporated into a fluid workout

4. Discover how to create simple workouts that improve functionality and performance

Cost is $150

Saturday November 22nd 10:00am - 12:00pm

Elevate your game on the Pickleball court with racquet-specific STOTT PILATES programming, tailored for the V2 Max Plus Reformer. Designed by the Merrithew Programming Team, this workshop focuses on the agility, balance, and dynamic movement required to excel in Pickleball while minimizing the risk of injury.

Pickleball athletes require more than just aerobic fitness—they need full-body muscular strength, endurance, and control. The V2 Max Plus Reformer’s versatile pulley system enables targeted training with varied vectors to enhance dynamic stability, core strength, and peripheral muscle endurance. These qualities are critical for efficient shot production, delayed muscular fatigue, and optimal on-court performance.

This workshop also emphasizes fostering postural integrity, improving the transfer of ground reaction forces through the body, and building the physical responsiveness needed for success in this fast-paced sport.

Learning objectives

1. Incorporate STOTT PILATES Principles and Movement System™ into V2 Max Plus Reformer exercises to enhance movement quality and gain a competitive edge in Pickleball

2. Leverage the versatility of the pulley system to develop dynamic stability and integrated strength across the entire kinematic chain

3. Analyze the impact of varied body positions, planes of motion, load, and weight transfer when utilizing the features of the V2 Max Plus Reformer

Cost is $150

This 6 hour course held over one-day, progresses Matwork to more advanced material, providing further options and challenges on the mat for highly conditioned clients. Exercises require a high degree of strength, balance and coordination.

Prerequisite: Completion of Comprehensive or Intensive Mat Course.

Details

What you will learn:

• Muscular initiation and sequencing of Advanced-level exercises

• Multiple variations for variety and intensity

• 13 exercises

Continuing education credits

STOTT PILATES 0.6

canfitpro 3.0

REPs 6.0

Required materials

Education Material

1. Advanced Matwork DVD, 3rd Ed.

Course is $375 plus HI state tax.

Building on your industry knowledge and the material learned in IMP or IR you learn to design and lead the Level 1 Essential and Intermediate STOTT PILATES Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector and Arc Barrel repertoire for personal or group training settings for a range of clients.

What you will learn:

• How to apply the STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles to exercises on the Arc Barrel, Spine Corrector and Ladder Barrel

• Exercises from the STOTT PILATES Essential and Intermediate Barrel repertoire

• To understand movement essence and exercise goals

• How to support the spine in flexion, lateral flexion or extension, to target core and peripheral muscle groups, and to adapt exercises to specific body types

• How to incorporate the barrels into a full-body workout and program for specific body types, postural issues and conditions

• To develop effective communication and observational skills, verbal cueing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation

Requirements of certification

• 10 hours of instruction and supervised teaching

• Minimum of 5 hours of observation

• Minimum of 10 hours of physical review

• Minimum of 5 hours of practice teaching

• Total: 30 hours

Observation, practice teaching & physical review

A minimum number of hours of observation, practice teaching and physical review are required for all courses and should be completed between instructed sessions at any STOTT PILATES® facility. Additional training may be required before certification. Practice teaching and physical review hours must be logged outside of class time. The practice logs must be submitted on your exam date (either written or practical exam). If the student fails to submit all the logs within 7 days from the last portion of the exam, the entire exam will be void.

Observation

Includes watching sessions taught by a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor or relevant STOTT PILATES videos.

Physical review

Means physically performing the exercises learned in class. Taking a class with a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor or working out with video can qualify as physical review hours, and can be completed individually or with other students.

Practice teaching

Hours can be fulfilled by instructing family, fellow students, friends or clients.

Note:

There are no hours required for Injuries & Special Populations or Advanced Level courses.

Continuing education credits

STOTT PILATES 1.0

REPs 10.0

canfitpro 4.0

Manuals (3)

• Complete Arc Barrel Manual

• Complete Ladder Barrel Manual

• Complete Spine Corrector Manual

1. DVDs (1)

   • Complete Barrel Repertoire

Cost is $600 plus materials and HI GE tax.

Building on your industry knowledge and the material learned in IMP or IR you learn to design and lead the Level 1 Essential and Intermediate STOTT PILATES Cadillac repertoire for personal or group training settings for a range of clients. 125 exercises on the Cadillac Trapeze Table

What you will learn:
A variety of exercises performed on the Cadillac Trapeze Table through the full Essential and Intermediate repertoire
To become better acquainted with the Cadillac as a tool to create complete workouts or as a complement to routines featuring Matwork and other equipment
To observe and experience a variety of exercises utilizing the Cadillac’s features including the Roll-Down Bar, Push-Thru Bar, Trapeze, Leg and Arm Springs
The goals of each exercise, biomechanics and alignment, as well as cueing and correcting for safety and effectiveness
How to apply the STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles to a variety of exercises, variations and modifications
Familiarity with the safety guidelines and application of the equipment for a variety of clients

Requirements of certification
25 hours of instruction and supervised teaching
Minimum of 10 hours of observation
Minimum of 15 hours of physical review
Minimum of 10 hours of practice teaching
Total: 60 hours
Observation, practice teaching & physical review
A minimum number of hours of observation, practice teaching and physical review are required for all courses and should be completed between instructed sessions at any STOTT PILATES® facility. Additional training may be required before certification. Practice teaching and physical review hours must be logged outside of class time. The practice logs must be submitted on your exam date (either written or practical exam). If the student fails to submit all the logs within 7 days from the last portion of the exam, the entire exam will be void.

Observation
Includes watching sessions taught by a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor or relevant STOTT PILATES videos.

Physical review
Means physically performing the exercises learned in class. Taking a class with a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor or working out with video can qualify as physical review hours, and can be completed individually or with other students.

Practice teaching
Hours can be fulfilled by instructing family, fellow students, friends or clients.

Continuing education credits
STOTT PILATES 2.5
REPs 16.0
canfitpro 4.0

Course Fee is $1050 plus materials

Building on your industry knowledge and the material learned in IMP or IR you learn to design and lead the Level 1 Essential and Intermediate STOTT PILATES Cadillac repertoire for personal or group training settings for a range of clients. 125 exercises on the Cadillac Trapeze Table

What you will learn:
A variety of exercises performed on the Cadillac Trapeze Table through the full Essential and Intermediate repertoire
To become better acquainted with the Cadillac as a tool to create complete workouts or as a complement to routines featuring Matwork and other equipment
To observe and experience a variety of exercises utilizing the Cadillac’s features including the Roll-Down Bar, Push-Thru Bar, Trapeze, Leg and Arm Springs
The goals of each exercise, biomechanics and alignment, as well as cueing and correcting for safety and effectiveness
How to apply the STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles to a variety of exercises, variations and modifications
Familiarity with the safety guidelines and application of the equipment for a variety of clients

Requirements of certification
25 hours of instruction and supervised teaching
Minimum of 10 hours of observation
Minimum of 15 hours of physical review
Minimum of 10 hours of practice teaching
Total: 60 hours
Observation, practice teaching & physical review
A minimum number of hours of observation, practice teaching and physical review are required for all courses and should be completed between instructed sessions at any STOTT PILATES® facility. Additional training may be required before certification. Practice teaching and physical review hours must be logged outside of class time. The practice logs must be submitted on your exam date (either written or practical exam). If the student fails to submit all the logs within 7 days from the last portion of the exam, the entire exam will be void.

Observation
Includes watching sessions taught by a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor or relevant STOTT PILATES videos.

Physical review
Means physically performing the exercises learned in class. Taking a class with a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor or working out with video can qualify as physical review hours, and can be completed individually or with other students.

Practice teaching
Hours can be fulfilled by instructing family, fellow students, friends or clients.

Continuing education credits
STOTT PILATES 2.5
REPs 16.0
canfitpro 4.0

Course Fee is $1050 plus materials

In this workshop, participants experience a fully integrated workout using the Twist Ball, an air-filled weighted workout ball. The same size and density as a larger Mini Stability Ball, the Twist Ball features a shifting center of sand and two soft foam handles. Once whole-body movement is mastered, participants can increase the variable load and challenge the connective tissue system through new creative exercises. Learn healthy load transfer strategies using drag, pick-up and toss style movements that reinforce whole-body motion, control, strength and coordination to manage acceleration and deceleration forces. Selected exercises in this workshop created by the team at Merrithew® emphasize movement variables and fascial concepts.

Learning objectives

1. Explore full-body movements that incorporate current fascial concepts related to exercise

2. Discover how the Twist Ball can be added to increase challenge to mastered movements

3. Develop the stability and control to manage a shifting weight in traditional and non-traditional movements

4. Discuss how fascial system concepts can be integrated in a variety of standing and Mat-based exercises

Cost is $140

This 3 hour course held over one-day, equips you with 14 Advanced level exercises plus modifications using the Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector and Arc Barrel for the highly conditioned client.

Continuing Education Credits

STOTT PILATES 0.3

canfitpro 2.0

REPs 3.0

Cost is $225 plus materials and HI GE tax.

This 3 hour course held over one-day, provides you with 14 Advanced Stability Chair™ exercises plus modifications, for the highly conditioned client.

Continuing Education Credits

STOTT PILATES 0.3

canfitpro 2.0

REPs 3.0

Cost is $225 plus materials and HI GE tax.

This 6 hour course held over one-day, prepares you to teach 28 Advanced level exercises plus modifications using the Cadillac for the highly conditioned client.

Continuing Education Credits

STOTT PILATES 0.6

canfitpro 3.0

REPs 6.0

Cost is $325 plus materials and HI GE tax.

Mobilizing the joints, from the spine to the appendages, is necessary to maintain a supple resilient body. However, flexibility and range of motion alone are not enough. In order to have a fully functional physique, creating stability in all movements is equally as important. Created by the programming team at Merrithew®, this workout incorporates the simple Sliding Mobility Disks™ in Matwork-based sequences that move and challenge the musculature of the whole body. The three-dimensional patterns include floor work for the arms, legs and core, and progress to a standing series that targets upright balance and control. Find exercise options for all levels of clients with this all-in-one workout.

Learning objectives

1. Learn a workout that exclusively employs the Sliding Mobility Disks

2. Discover exercise variations that up-level or down-level the intensity of the workout

3. Learn exercises that target the upper and lower body as well as the core

4. Review teaching skills to get the best performance from your clients

Cost is $130 for the workshop (10% discount is applied to 3 or more workshops)

Learn to take your clients’ game to the next level in this sports conditioning workshop, developed by the Merrithew® team. Improve strength, power and agility through new variations of familiar exercises that challenge unilateral movement, weight transference and core stability. This workshop has a special focus on the core, arms, legs, shoulders and hips as well as rotation. Learn a format on the Reformer perfect for your sports enthusiast clients and athletes of all levels.

Learning objectives

1. Apply the STOTT PILATES Principles to modified exercises on the Reformer.

2. Challenge clients muscular system and build endurance.

3. Challenge abdominal stability and strengthen upper and lower body.

4. Understand how specific exercises can address the needs of athletic conditioning.

Cost is $130 per workshop (10% discount applies for 3 workshops or more)

Breathe new life into your chair workouts by involving the spring resistance of the Split-Pedal Stability Chair with flowing choreography that encompasses the entire body. In this innovative workshop developed by the programming team at Merrithew®, learn how to fully mobilize the spine, hips and shoulders while integrating fascial awareness. Progressive sequences incorporate full flexion, extension and spiral movements that help unleash tensions and muscular restrictions. Enjoy the benefits of this invigorating workout that will revitalize body and soul.

Learning objectives

1. Apply the STOTT PILATES Principles to exercises on the Stability Chair.

2. Understand how to use spring resistance to exercises done in a variety of positions.

3. Learn movement sequences to strengthen and mobilize the whole body with focus and control.

4. Discover unique applications of the Stability Chair to support and stabilize the torso in a more fluid workout.

Cost is $130 per workshop (10% discount applied for 3 or more workshops)

The knee is a complex structure that can experience any number of injuries or conditions that interrupt normal functioning. This lecture/demo-style workshop, developed by the Merrithew® team, begins by exploring the anatomy and biomechanics involved in the normal healthy functioning of the knee, followed by a discussion of some of the more common dysfunctions caused by injury or disease. Lastly, learn a variety of exercise progressions using a variety of Pilates equipment designed to be implemented in a post-rehabilitative setting to rebuild normal muscle action and movement patterning. Designed to prepare the body for specific activities and enhance performance, these exercises can challenge and promote optimal functioning.

Learning objectives

1. Understand optimal function and movement patterns of the knee joint

2. Review anatomy, biomechanics and muscular components

3. Understand how common dysfunctions can cause pain and discomfort

4. Learn exercises and progressions on the Reformer to optimize knee joint function

Cost is $130 per workshop (10% discount applied for 3 or more workshops)

The knee is a complex structure that can experience any number of injuries or conditions that interrupt normal functioning. This lecture/demo-style workshop, developed by the Merrithew® team, begins by exploring the anatomy and biomechanics involved in the normal, healthy functioning of the knee, followed by a discussion of some of the more common dysfunctions caused by injury or disease. Lastly, learn a variety of exercise progressions using the Pilates Reformer and accessories designed to be implemented in a post-rehabilitative setting to rebuild normal muscle action and movement patterning. Designed to prepare the body for specific activities and enhance performance, these exercises can challenge and promote optimal functioning.

Learning objectives

1. Understand optimal function and movement patterns of the knee joint

2. Review anatomy, biomechanics and muscular components

3. Understand how common dysfunctions can cause pain and discomfort

4. Learn exercises and progressions on the Reformer to optimize knee joint function

Cost is $130 per workshop (10% discount with 3 or more workshops)

The knee is a complex structure that can experience any number of injuries or conditions that interrupt normal functioning. This lecture/demo-style workshop, developed by the Merrithew® team, begins by exploring the anatomy and biomechanics involved in the normal, healthy functioning of the knee, followed by a discussion of some of the more common dysfunctions caused by injury or disease. Lastly, learn a variety of exercise progressions using some small props designed to be implemented in a post-rehabilitative setting to rebuild normal muscle action and movement patterning. Designed to prepare the body for specific activities and enhance performance, these exercises can challenge and promote optimal functioning.

Learning objectives

1. Understand optimal function and movement patterns of the knee joint

2. Review anatomy and muscular involvement in ideal functioning

3. Understand common dysfunctions and how they can be addressed

4. Learn Mat-based exercises and progressions to optimize knee joint function

Cost is $130 per workshop (10% discount for 3 or more workshops)

Saturday November 5th 11:00am - 2:00pm

The STOTT PILATES Principles form the foundation of the STOTT PILATES Movement System and provide the initial framework for programming. These concepts, when applied appropriately and strategically, will facilitate awareness and ensure optimal alignment as well as appropriate engagement of required muscles in clients. For the instructor, these Principles act as a reference tool that can be continually utilized when systematically evaluating and correcting static and dynamic alignment through any and all movement sequences. In each case, we'll examine what the Principle is, why it is important within a programming context, and how we can use movement to reinforce and integrate it into the system as a whole. This workshop, created by the Merrithew programming team, presents the Principles and shows how they are related to movement patterns crucial to optimal function and discusses their application to any type of activity as a platform for instructors at any level.

Learning objectives

1. Discover how the STOTT PILATES Principles form the foundation for any type of movement programming.

2. Experience movements that illustrate the what, why and how of each Principle.

3. Learn how the individual Principles support and facilitate movement patterns crucial for functional activity for all clients.

4. Explore how the Principles have been evolved based on current scientific research in movement and exercise physiology.

Cost is $170

Mix up your workouts and maximize power, endurance and metabolic potential with this simple but effective Matwork exercises, developed by the Merrithew™ team. Studies show that in order to continue seeing results, long-time clients need to challenge muscle memory and mix up training methodology. Sticking to the same workout routine may cause them to plateau. Combinations of movements integrate different planes and motor patterns in more intense intervals, and provide more challenge once a level of stability and strength has been established. Incorporate the theories of interval training and even those who doubt the benefits of Pilates will ‘feel the workout’.

Learning objectives

1. Apply STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles to select Matwork exercises

2. Understand how endurance and strength can be increased through Matwork

3. Learn simple movement sequences that build in intensity

4. Create variety and challenge while focusing on alignment and movement quality

Cost is $130 plus GE tax

Explore the benefits of working on the Reformer for the older adult in this interactive workshop, developed by the Merrithew™ team. Despite decrements associated with aging, the ability to adapt to endurance and strength training is well documented. The Reformer provides widely variable spring tensions to address both upper and lower body as well as core training. Modifications of exercises and considerations for limited mobility and strength issues are discussed with a view to enhance core stability, increase lean muscle mass, increase range of motion and improve body awareness.

Learning objectives

1. Apply the STOTT PILATES® Five Basic Principles of stabilization to select Reformer exercises

2. Understand how movements may need to be modified for older adults

3. Discover why STOTT PILATES exercise is beneficial in cases of restricted mobility

4. Learn cues and corrections for safety and effectiveness

Cost is $130 plus GE tax