Stott Pilates Strong & Healthy Back DVD Two-Pack

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Stott Pilates Strong & Healthy Back DVD Two-Pack

Strong & Healthy Back DVD, DISK 1: Standing Tall
Ideal for improving posture to stand taller. If lower back pain, neck tension and postural problems are cramping your quality of life, this program can help you. With concentrated effort, learn to lengthen your spine, correct your posture and stand up strong and tall. Let Master Instructor Trainer Moira Merrithew lead you through a stretching, strengthening and streamlining workout that activates the mind and the body towards optimal back care.

Strong & Healthy Back DVD, DISK 2: Walk on to Weight Loss
Get ready for a strong back and lean body! Be good to your back with this strengthening and stabilizing workout. Improve posture and reduce pain while toning the arms and legs. Enjoy a more mobile, active lifestyle. Includes one main Matwork routine, and a bonus Stability Ball™ workout!

DISK 1

INSTRUCTIONAL LEVEL: Beginner audiences (Level 1 of 5)

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Exercise Mat, Foam Cushion or pillow

SOUNDTRACK LANGUAGES: See RELATED PRODUCTS to purchase required equipment

FEATURED INSTRUCTOR

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.

KEY BENEFITS

• Gain strength, coordination and confidence
• Develop optimal alignment
• Work with multi-dimensional movements for functional fitness
• Increase circulation and relieve tension

DVD CONTENTS

• 26 exercises
• Workout Time - 38 min
• DVD Length - 96 min
• Closed captioning

CHAPTERS

EXERCISES: Breathing, Transversus Connection, Imprint & Release, Toe Taps, Hip Release, Spinal Rotation, Cat Stretch, Rib Cage Placement, Arm Circles, Head Nods, Ab Prep, Breast Stroke, Shell Stretch, Hundred Modification, Half Roll Back, Spine Twist, Single Leg Stretch Modification, Obliques Modification, Shoulder Bridge Prep, Side Kick, Single Leg Extension, Swan Dive Prep, Swimming Prep, Leg Pull Front Prep, Push Up Prep, Mermaid

BONUS FEATURES

• A special message from the founders of STOTT PILATES, Lindsay & Moira Merrithew
• The STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles for Professionals
• 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

DISK 2

INSTRUCTIONAL LEVEL: Beginner audiences (Level 1 of 5)

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Exercise Mat and Stability Ball™

SOUNDTRACK LANGUAGES: See RELATED PRODUCTS to purchase required equipment

FEATURED INSTRUCTOR

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

• Improve posture and develop a strong, pain-free back using the Stability Ball
• Stabilize the muscles that protect your back
• Strengthen and flatten your abs
• Enjoy a more mobile, active lifestyle
• Get toned, lean arms and legs

DVD CONTENTS

• 21 exercises
• Workout Time - 36 min
• Bonus Stability Ball Segment - 24 min
• DVD Length - 96 min

CHAPTERS

WARM-UP: Breathing, Pelvic Placement, Leg Slides, Knee Drops, Scapula Isolation

EXERCISES: Ab Prep, Obliques, Hip Rolls, Shoulder Bridge Prep, Scapula Isolation, Breast Stroke Prep, Heel Squeeze Prone, Breathing, Retract & Protract, Leg Pull Front, Swimming Prep, Side-Lying, Bend & Stretch, Side-Lying, Knee Lift, Side-Lying, Top Leg Abduction, Side-Lying, Top Leg Circles, Ankle Circles

BONUS FEATURES

• A special message from the founders of STOTT PILATES, Lindsay & Moira Merrithew
• 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