ABsolute Pilates

Advanced Barrels – ABRL

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 03:21:50 +0000

ABRL equips you with 14 Advanced level exercises plus modifications using the Ladder Barrel,
Spine Corrector and Arc Barrel for the highly conditioned client.

Prerequisites: ICAD + ICHR + IBRL or ICHR or CCCB

Duration: 3 hours instruction in one day

CECs: 0.3 STOTT PILATES; ACE; Can-Fit-Pro

Dates offered:

Fall 2010 1 day 3 hours of instruction

December 19, 2010 (1pm-4pm)

Cost: $150
Note: take ACAD, ACHR and ABRL together for $500, and receive a discount of $100.

or call (704) 442-8600.

Advanced Stability Chair – ACHR

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 02:52:53 +0000

ACHR provides you with 14 Advanced level exercises plus modifications using the Stability Chair
for the highly conditioned client.

Prerequisites: ICAD + ICHR + IBRL or ICHR or CCCB

Duration: 3 hours instruction in one day

CECs: 0.3 STOTT PILATES; ACE; Can-Fit-Pro

Dates offered:

Fall 2010 1 day 3 hours of instruction

December 19, 2010 (9am-12noon)

Cost: $150
Note: take ACAD, ACHR and ABRL together for $500, and receive a discount of $100.

or call (704) 442-8600.

Intensive Stability Chair™ – ICHR

admin — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 02:42:33 +0000

ICHR prepares you to teach Level 1 (Essential and Intermediate) exercises on the Stability Chair. By the end of this course you will be able to fine-tune personal and circuit training programs to meet a variety of clients’ conditioning goals with 63 exercises on the Stability Chair. Beyond the general course objectives, you will learn:

Effective use of the equipment to enhance torso stability and strength, peripheral extremity conditioning, joint stability, flexibility, balance and coordination
How to develop dynamic programs in a full studio environment
Effective communication and observational skills, verbal cueing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation
Modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions
Exercise layering related to effective program design

Prerequisites: IMP + IR or GM + XMP + GR + XRP or CMR

Duration: Minimum 5 hours observation, Minimum 10 hours physical review, Minimum 10 hours practice teaching, Total: 10 hours

CECs: 1.5 STOTT PILATES; Can-Fit-Pro

Dates Offered:

Fall 2010, 3 days 10 hours instruction

November 19-21
Courses held Fridays 3pm-9pm, Saturdays and Sundays 9am-3pm

Cost: $550
Note: take ICAD, ICHR and IBRL together for $1650, and receive a discount of $200.

or call (704) 442-8600.

Intensive Cadillac – ICAD

admin — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 02:30:00 +0000

ICAD prepares you to teach Level 1 (Essential and Intermediate) exercises on the Cadillac. By the end of this course you will be able to fine-tune personal and circuit training programs to meet a variety of clients’ conditioning goals with 125 exercises on the Cadillac Trapeze Table. Beyond the general course objectives, you will learn:

Effective use of the equipment to enhance torso stability and strength, peripheral extremity conditioning, joint stability, flexibility, balance and coordination
How to develop dynamic programs in a full studio environment
Essential and Intermediate exercises and variations
Effective communication and observational skills, verbal cueing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation
Modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions
Exercise layering related to effective program design

Prerequisites: IMP + IR or GM + XMP + GR + XRP

Duration: 15 hours class instruction and supervised teaching, Minimum 15 hours physical review, Minimum 10 hours practice teaching, Total: 40 hours

CECs: 2.5 STOTT PILATES; Can-Fit-Pro

Dates Offered:

Fall 2010 5 days, 40 hours instruction

November 3-7
Courses held Wednesday through Fridays 3pm-9pm, Saturdays and Sundays 9am-3pm

Cost: $950
Note: take ICAD, ICHR and IBRL together for $1650, and receive a discount of $200.

or call (704) 442-8600.

Exam Preparation: General Overview

admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 03:24:45 +0000

This interactive workshop is designed to help students prepare for their STOTT PILATES® certification exams. It provides valuable information to help students score well on the exam, including an overview of exam format, the most effective and useful study methods, content that should be focused on, and what to expect during the exam. Basic principles, postural analysis and tips for cueing and correcting will also be reviewed.

Prerequisites: None.

Duration: 3 hours

CECs: .3

Date Offered: November 14, 2010 | 1pm-4pm

Cost: $135

or call (704) 442-8600.

Anatomy Review

admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 03:16:50 +0000

This lecture is a review for those who already have functional anatomy knowledge. Topics include: basic biomechanics (levers, effects of gravitational force, effects of muscle force), anatomical terminology, skeletal anatomy, actions at the joints, major muscle groups and the muscles’ origin insertion and action. Select exercises from the STOTT PILATES® repertoire will also be broken down and analyzed in terms of the functional anatomy at play. Participants will deepen their understanding of the body and enhance their teaching.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Understand levers, effects of gravitational force and effects of muscle force.
Review anatomical terminology.
Review musculoskeletal anatomy.
Review muscle origins, insertions and actions.
Understand how to analyze the functional anatomy of an exercise.

Prerequisites: None.

Duration: 3 hours

CECs: .3

Date Offered: November 14, 2010 | 9am-12noon

Cost: $135

or call (704) 442-8600.

Prenatal Pilates on the Reformer

admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:50:25 +0000

Any trainer will realize the benefits of taking Moms-to-be from traditional Matwork™ variations to select exercise modifications on the Reformer. Using current exercise guidelines provided by the ACOG and bearing in mind common anatomical and physiological changes, appropriate STOTT PILATES® exercise adaptations will be 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 will all be taken in to account when creating new and ongoing programs.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Apply the principles of STOTT PILATES® to specific exercises on the Reformer.
Understand Movement essence and exercise goals for the prenatal client.
Understand how exercise choices are made for the prenatal client and what modifications may need to be incorporated.
Learn cues and corrections for safety and effectiveness.

Prerequisites: None.

Duration: 2 hours

CECs: .2

Date Offered:

November 13, 2010 | 2pm-4pm

Cost: $90

or call (704) 442-8600.

Programming for Osteoporosis Management

admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:43:39 +0000

Clients with osteoporosis face genuine issues when looking for a suitable exercise program. Learn the causation of osteoporosis, the different forms of the condition and how they will affect your client. Use the biomechanical foundation of STOTT PILATES® to discover how to create effective programs that address the specific needs of this population. Explore how balance and resistance props can effectively assist clients and offer myriad modifications and variations to a Matwork routine. Case study work will challenge your understanding of osteoporosis and potential programming solutions for their obstacles will be presented.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Understand the different causes of osteoporosis.
Discuss contraindicated movements in various parts of te body.
Explore how various light props can aid in exercise programming.
Learn how select STOTT PILATES exercises can be beneficial for clients with osteoporosis.

Prerequisites: None.

Duration: 2 hours

CECs: .2

Date Offered:

November 13, 2010 | 11:30am-1:30pm

Cost: $90

or call (704) 442-8600.

Stabilization Principles

admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:31:44 +0000

Discover the foundation of the STOTT PILATES® exercise repertoire with this Stabilization Principles lecture/workshop. Explore the functional anatomy, reasoning and research behind the biomechanical and body awareness issues that set the STOTT PILATES® method apart from other styles. These principles ensure that clients become more mindful and execute more control during exercises thus reaping the full benefits. Specific anatomical reference points as well as cueing and visualization techniques will be discussed to help instructors and trainers teach safely and effectively.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Learn the STOTT PILATES® Five Basic Principles.
Understand the reasoning behind the principles.
Examine current research that supports the principles.
Learn cueing techniques for teaching the principles.

Prerequisites: None.

Duration: 2 hours

CECs: .2

Dates Offered:

November 13, 2010 | 9am-11am

Cost: $90

or call (704) 442-8600.

Studio Tour

admin — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:28:17 +0000

In 2008, we expanded our studio to 3,000 square feet. We are fully equipped with STOTT PILATES™ V2 Max Reformers, Cadillacs, Chairs and Barrels to accommodate private and group sessions. Here are some selected images of our space.

Injuries and Special Populations [ISP]

admin — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 03:38:39 +0000

Equips you with the skills and in-depth knowledge required to address a broad range of physical challenges among your clients. Successful completion of this and all Advanced courses is required for Full STOTT PILATES Certification. At the completion of this lecture-demonstration course, you will be able to customize your clients’ workouts to address particular weaknesses, conditions, postural problems or injuries.

Prerequisites: Intensive Mat Plus [IMP] or Comprehesive Matwork and Reformer [CMR]

Duration: 24 hours of instruction, 16 hours review and practice teaching conducted over four to six days.

CECs: 2.4

Dates Offered:

September 9-12, 2010

Courses held Thursday and Friday 2pm-9pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am-4pm

Cost: $950

or call (704) 442-8600.

Advanced Cadillac – ACAD

admin — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 03:30:26 +0000

ACAD prepares you to teach 28 Advanced level exercises plus modifications using the Cadillac
for the highly conditioned client.

Prerequisites: ICAD + ICHR + IBRL or ICAD or CCCB

Duration: 6 hours instruction in one day

CECs: 0.6 STOTT PILATES; ACE; Can-Fit-Pro

Dates offered:

Fall 2010 1 day 6 hours of instruction

December 18, 2010 (9am-4pm)

Cost: $300
Note: take ACAD, ACHR and ABRL together for $500, and receive a discount of $100.

or call (704) 442-8600.

Advanced Reformer [AR]

admin — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 03:19:36 +0000

Breakdown of 35 advanced level Reformer exercises, in addition to the general course objectives.

Prerequisites: Intensive Reformer [IR] or Comprehensive Matwork and Reformer [CMR]

Duration: 18 hours instruction conducted over three days.

CECs: 1.6

Dates offered:

Fall 2010

December 10 (2pm – 9pm) | December 11 (9am – 4pm) | December 12 (9am – 4pm)

Cost: $600

or call (704) 442-8600.

Intensive Barrels – IBRL

admin — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:53:12 +0000

IBRL prepares you to teach Level 1 (Essential and Intermediate) exercises on the Barrels. By the end of this course you will be able to fine-tune personal and circuit training programs to meet a variety of clients’ conditioning goals with 98 exercises on the Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector and Arc Barrel. Beyond the general course objectives, you will learn:

Effective use of equipment to enhance torso stability and strength, peripheral extremity training, joint stability, flexibility, balance and coordination
How to develop dynamic programs in a full studio environment
Effective communication and observational skills, verbal cueing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation
Modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions
Exercise layering related to effective program design

Prerequisites: IMP + IR or GM + XMP + GR + XRP

Duration: Minimum 5 hours observation, Minimum 10 hours physical review, Minimum 5 hours practice teaching, Total: 10 hours

CECs: 1 STOTT PILATES; Can-Fit-Pro

Dates Offered:

Fall 2010 1 weekend 10 hours instruction

December 4-5
Courses held Saturday and Sunday 9am-3pm

Cost: $350
Note: take ICAD, ICHR and IBRL together for $1650, and receive a discount of $200.

or call (704) 442-8600.

Intensive Reformer [IR]

admin — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:59:05 +0000

Prepares you to teach a broad range of exercises, variations and modifications performed on the Reformer – the key piece of resistance equipment used in pilates exercise. This course teaches you how to combine Mat- and Reformer-based workouts for increased variety and intensity. Upon completion of this course you are able to further motivate group classes and customize personal training sessions for a range of clients. In addition to the general course objectives you learn:

Effective use of resistance to enhance torso stability and peripheral extremity conditioning
How to develop effective Reformer and combined Mat-and-Reformer programs for personal and group classes
Essential, intermediate and power workouts
Effective communication, visual skills verbal cuing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation

Prerequisites: anatomy, pilates training, and 3+ years teaching movement or fitness.

Duration: 50 hours instruction and supervised teaching, plus minimum 10 hours observation, 40 hours physical review, 25 hours practice teaching. Conducted over three weeks or four weekends.

CECs: 5.0

Dates Offered:

Summer 2010 3 weekends 50 hours instruction

July 29-August 1 | August 13-15 | August 20-22
Courses held Thursdays and Fridays 3pm-9pm, Saturdays and Sundays 9am-3pm

Fall 2010 3 weekends 50 hours instruction

October 7-10 | October 15-17 | October 22-24
Courses held Thursdays and Fridays 3pm-9pm, Saturdays and Sundays 9am-3pm

Cost: $1650

or call (704) 442-8600.

Stability Ball™ Challenge / Stability Ball™ Level 5

admin — Mon, 25 May 2009 17:37:21 +0000

Provide maximum challenge and movement variety to an intermediate to advanced-level workout with the Stability Ball™. Discover innovative exercises that 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 tool will stimulate dynamic stabilization and proprioception. Any client will realize the benefits of incorporating this fun and powerful workout.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Apply STOTT PILATES® principles to more challenging Stability Ball™ exercises.
Effectively challenge proprioceptive awareness, strength and stability.
Understand how to challenge stability safely using various body parts on the ball.
Learn cues and corrections for safety and effectiveness.

Prerequisites: None

Duration: 2 Hours

Cecs: .2

Date Offered: August 19, 2010 | 2pm-4pm

Cost: $90

or call (704) 442-8600.

Advanced Matwork [AM]

admin — Mon, 25 May 2009 13:13:26 +0000

Breakdown of 10 advanced level matwork exercises, in addition to the general course objectives.

Prerequisites: Intensive Mat Plus [IMP] or Comprehensive Matwork and Reformer [CMR]

Duration: 6 hours of instruction conducted over one day.

CECs: .6

Dates Offered:

Fall 2010

December 17, 2010 | 9am-4pm

Cost: $250

or call (704) 442-8600.

Intensive Mat Plus [IMP]

admin — Sat, 23 May 2009 18:25:04 +0000

Provides you with the solid foundation and skills you need to develop effective and motivating group and personal training programs. At the end of the course you are qualified to design and teach essential and intermediate level matwork classes, integrating small equipment to add variety and to meet the specific needs of your clients. In addition to the general course objectives you learn:

Workout composition for personal and group training
Essential, intermediate and power workouts
Use of the Flex-Band, Fitness Circle and Arc Barrel to enhance, support and intensify strength and flexibility exercises.

Prerequisites: Working knowledge of functional anatomy, some pilates training and three-plus years teaching movement or fitness.

Duration: 40 hours instruction and supervised teaching, plus minimum 10 hours observation, 30 hours physical review, 15 hours practice teaching. Conducted over two weeks or three weekends.

CECs: 4.0

Dates Offered:

Winter 2010 2 weekends 40 hours instruction

January 28-31 | February 4-7
Thursdays and Fridays 3pm-9pm, Saturdays and Sundays 9am-3pm

Summer 2010 2 weekends 40 hours instruction

July 8-11 | July 15-18
Thursdays and Fridays 3pm-9pm, Saturdays and Sundays 9am-3pm

Cost: $1100

or call (704) 442-8600.