Merrithew STOTT PILATES Intermediate Reformer: A Fully Illustrated Manual

• 93 exercises and 97 modifications; 162 pages
• manual covers are laminated with a Mylar Matte Lamination to provide extended life and greater durability
• text pages are not coated so you can write on them
• Bound using recycled Plasti-Coil binding, allowing the manuals to be opened flat. Printed using vegetable-based inks that contain low VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds)

Product Description STOTT PILATES® Intermediate Reformer Manual includes the complete range of Intermediate-Reformer exercises, which are executed using specially designed modifications of exercises found in the Essential repertoire as well as those unique to this level. Intermediate moves will further challenge a variety of components including balance, flexibility, strength and endurance. From the Inside Flap Respected by fitness and health practitioners worldwide, STOTT PILATES mind body exercise builds on the essence and principals of the late Joseph H. Pilates' work by incorporating modern knowledge about the body. The STOTT PILATES faculty's main focus is on developing the safest and most effective programming available and teaching people to become the most professional and successful instructors they can be. Whether you're working one-on-one in a rehabilitative setting, as a personal trainer, or witih a small group at a fitness facility, the emphasis on high caliber contemporary teachings remain the same: Optimal Musculoskeletal Performance - Strength, flexibility and endurance without risking injury or building bulk. With a focus on core stability, including pelvic and shoulder girdle stabilization, neutral alignment and breathing, the STOTT PILATES method also helps restore the natural curves of the spine, relieve tension and enhance self-confidence. The result: A balanced and aligned body that feels revitalized and moves with ease -- important goals for your clients, whether they are rehab patients or elite athletes About the Author Moira Merrithew, Executive Director of Education, Co-founder, Merrithew Health & Fitness. Moira Merrithew, together with President and CEO of The Merrithew Health & Fitness Group, Lindsay G. Merrithew, and a team of physical therapists, sports mediciine and fitness professionals, has spent two decades refining the STOTT PILATES method of exercise and equipment. This clear and detailed approach forms the basis for STOTT PILATES® training and certification programs.