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.

This high-level workshop developed by the Merrithew™ team, is an intense athletic-based program. Discover how the Reformer can function like a traditional fitness tool as opposed to strictly facilitating Pilates moves. The Reformer Box is featured to assist exercises that reflect sport-specific drills from football, track, swimming, gymnastics rowing etc. This programming is perfect for very fit and accomplished sports enthusiasts.

Specialty tracks

Athletic Conditioning

Group Equipment

Learning objectives

1. Apply the Five Basic Principles of STOTT PILATES® to conditioning exercises on the Reformer.

2. Understand when and how these moves can be incorporated in an intensive workout.

3. Learn how to replicate many sport-specific moves with spring-resistance.

4. Discover how to challenge strength, mobility and control on the Reformer.

Cost is $130 plus HI GE tax.

Provide maximum challenge and movement variety to an Intermediate to Advanced-level workout with the Stability Ball™. Discover innovative exercises, developed by the Merrithew™ team, to challenge upper and lower body strength, core stability, balance and control. By alternating body parts holding or being supported by the ball, the unstable nature of this prop stimulates dynamic stabilization and proprioception. Any client will realize the benefits of incorporating this fun and powerful workout.

Learning Objectives:

1. Apply STOTT PILATES® Five Basic Principles to more challenging exercises on the Stability Ball.

2. Effectively challenge proprioceptive awareness, strength and stability.

3. Understand how to challenge stability safely using various body parts on the Ball.

4. Learn cues and corrections for safety and effectiveness.

Workshop cost is $125

Long used as a staple in private and group training sessions, this workout developed by the Merrithew™ team, demonstrates how the Fitness Circle can be incorporated into a series of less traditional Matwork exercises. The resistance ring adds challenge to the peripheral limbs, activates the core and helps achieve increased functionality and improved performance. It also reinforces correct muscle firing patterns and helps ensure correct positioning while adding an element of fun and variety.

Learning objectives

1. Understand how the STOTT PILATES® Five Basic Principles apply to exercises using the Fitness Circle

2. Discover new and innovative movement sequences incorporating the resistance ring

3. Utilize the resistance for rotational movements as well as abduction and adduction moves

4. Learn how to incorporate these movements into a complete Mat workout

Workshop cost is $125

Learn the benefits of taking moms-to-be from traditional Matwork variations to select exercise modifications on the Reformer in this workshop, developed by the Merrithew™ team. Using current exercise guidelines provided by the ACOG and bearing in mind common anatomical and physiological changes, appropriate STOTT PILATES® exercise adaptations are explored using the Reformer in innovative and beneficial ways. Workout safety and effectiveness remain paramount and the client’s risk factors, pre-pregnancy fitness level, health concerns and fitness goals are to be taken in to account when creating new and ongoing programs.

Learning objectives

1. Apply the Five Basic Principles of STOTT PILATES to specific exercises on the Reformer

2. Understand movement essence and exercise goals for the prenatal client 

3. Explore how exercise choices are made for the prenatal client and what modifications may need to be incorporated

4. Hear cues and corrections for safety and effectiveness

Workshop cost is $125

Learn choreography, exercise essence and correct biomechanics of movement, as well as how to effectively utilize the power of music to create safe and fun barre classes that focus on increasing strength, flexibility, stamina and dynamic stability. The predominantly standing workouts are driven by music which, when used appropriately, has been proven to increase coordination, motivation and improve movement quality. Incorporating the Total Barre Foundational Principles, this program not only teaches choreography but pays particular attention to exercise essence and correct biomechanics of movement.

Cost for course is $350 plus materials.

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This two-part lecture/demo, developed by the Merrithew™ team, explores the anatomy and biomechanics involved in a normal healthy functioning lumbo-pelvic region then applies these fundamentals in an effort to optimize function.

Part A: Form and function
This covers the functional anatomy and therapeutic foundational concepts within the context of the lumbar spine, the pelvis, the hip and all associated musculature.

Part B: Programming and application of STOTT PILATES exercises
This applies the theory learned in part A and attempts to identify programming priorities and determine appropriate exercises designed to optimize the function of the lumbo-pelvic region.

Learning objectives

• Part A: Form and function

  1. Understand the integrated model of joint stability within the context of the lumbo-pelvic region

  2. Understand the functional muscle classification system within the context of the lumbo-pelvic region

  3. Review the functional anatomy of the lumbo-pelvic region

  4. Understand current concepts of stability and review stabilization strategies for the lumbo-pelvic region

• Part B: Programming and application of STOTT PILATES exercises

  1. Understand programming goals and exercise management for the lumbo-pelvic region

  2. Learn how to apply STOTT PILATES biomechanical principles of core stability, breathing and alignment to all exercises

  3. Learn exercise goals, muscular initiation and movement sequencing to maximize outcomes

  4. Develop recognition of optimal and non-optimal movement patterns

  5. Learn effective communication, verbal cues and imagery for performance enhancement and corrective strategies

Note, Parts A and B must be completed together in a full 6-hour format.

Cost for workshop is $350, plus HI state tax.