ABsolute Pilates

Exam Preparation: General Overview

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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: $85

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: $85

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:

May 3, 2010 | 2pm-4pm
November 13, 2010 | 2pm-4pm

Cost: $85

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:

May 3, 2010 | 11:30am-1:30pm
November 13, 2010 | 11:30am-1:30pm

Cost: $85

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:

May 3, 2010 | 9am-11am
November 13, 2010 | 9am-11am

Cost: $85

Intensive Cadillac – [ICAD] – Fayetteville, NC

admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:27:58 +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.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

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: 5 days 25 hours of instruction

Cecs: 2.5

Dates offered:

May 7, 8 | June 18-20
Courses held Fridays 12noon-6pm, Saturdays and Sundays 9am-3pm

Cost: $950

Intensive Mat Plus [IMP] – Mt. Pleasant, SC

admin — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:03:08 +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:

Spring 2010 2 weekends 40 hours instruction

May 13-16 | June 3-6
Thursdays and Fridays 3pm-9pm, Saturdays and Sundays 9am-3pm

Cost: $1100

Location:

Charleston National Golf Club
National Drive, (across from club house)
Mt Pleasant, SC 29466

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Toning Ball™

admin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:48:35 +0000

Incorporate soft hand-held Toning Balls™ to select exercises from the STOTT PILATES Essential Matwork™ repertoire. The use of these weighted balls not only targets the rotator cuff, but increases awareness and strength of the entire upper quadrant. Discover how core musculature can be stimulated to stabilize and control with the addition of light weight.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Apply STOTT PILATES® principles to Toning Ball exercises focusing on movement essence and exercise goals.
Understand how the Toning Balls™ for added variety, challenge and resistance.
Learn cues and corrections for safety and effectiveness.

Prerequisites: None.

Duration: 2 hours

CECs: .2

Date Offered: June 21, 2010 | 2pm-4pm

Cost: $85

Flex-Band® & Fitness Circle®

admin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:43:16 +0000

This hands-on workshop shows how to add support, variety and challenge to existing STOTT PILATES Matwork™ routines using the Fitness Circle® resistance ring and Flex-Band® exerciser. Learn how to use these simple tools to add dynamic resistance, increase torso stability, and tone arms and legs, with emphasis on the goals of the exercises, movement patterns, breath patterns and correct alignment.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Apply the principles of STOTT PILATES® to exercises using the Fitness Circle® and Flex-Band®.
Understand movement essence and exercise goals.
Understand how light equipment can add support, variety, challenge and resistance.
Understand how to use these tools to sculpt, strengthen and tone the body’s core and periphery.
Understand exercise variations and modifications application for specific body types.

Prerequisites: None.

Duration: 4 hours

CECs: .4

Date Offered: June 20, 2010 | 9am-1pm

Cost: $170

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.

Injury 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:

April 29 – May 2, 2010

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

Cost: $900

Advanced Cadillac, Chair & Barrels [ACCB]

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Breakdown of 47 advanced level Cadillac, Chair and Barrels exercises, in addition to the general course objectives.

Prerequisites: Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels [ICCB] or Comprehensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels [CCCB]

Duration: 12 hours instruction conducted over two days.

CECs: 1.2

Date offered:

December 18, 2010 (9am-4pm) | December 19, 2010 (9am-4pm)

Cost: $400

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:

Summer 2010

June 11 (2pm – 9pm) | June 12 (9am – 4pm) | June 13 (9am – 4pm)

Fall 2010

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

Cost: $500

Arc Barrel

admin — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:03:43 +0000

Learn select exercises from the STOTT PILATES Essential Matwork™ repertoire incorporating the Arc Barrel for support, challenge and variety in this interactive workshop. Discover how the barrel can be incorporated into any Matwork routine for variety and challenge. Learn 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.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Apply STOTT PILATES® principles to exercises on the Arc Barrel.
Understand movement essence and exercise goals.
Learn how to use the Arc Barrel for spinal support, torso stabilization, and to add variety and challenge.
Learn how to use the barrel for any and all clients.

Prerequisites: None.

Duration: 2 hours

CECs: .2

Date Offered: June 19, 2010 | 9am-11am

Cost: $85

Group Stability Chair™

admin — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:21:02 +0000

Fitness trainers and program directors are recognizing the benefit of group programming featuring Pilates equipment. How does a group Stability Chair™ workout differ from a one-on-one session? See first-hand the types of exercises included in a group chair class and observe how exercises can be modified for all class participants. Explore how the versatility of the STOTT PILATES Split-Pedal Stability Chair can dramatically increase programming options for every level of participant and address any type of special need. Discover how to keep a group class challenging and fun while still emphasizing positioning and execution.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Apply STOTT PILATES® principles to select Stability Chair™ exercises.
Understand how to modify exercises in a group situation.
Learn to improve core stability and increase peripheral strength safely using the Stability Chair™.
Learn cues and corrections specific to a group training setting.

Prerequisites: None.

Duration: 2 Hours

Cecs: .2

Date Offered: June 19, 2010 | 11:30am-1:30pm

Cost: $85

Intensive Cadillac, Chair & Barrels [ICCB]

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

Prepares you to teach essential and intermediate level stretch and strength exercises on equipment designed to complement and complete STOTT PILATES® training: Cadillac/Trapeze Table, Chair, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector and Arc Barrel. By the end of this course you are able to fine tune both personal and circuit training programs to meet a variety of your clients’ conditioning goals – from post-rehabilitation to athletic performance enhancement. Beyond the general course objectives you learn:

How to apply STOTT PILATES® biomechanical principles for precision training
Use of resistance to enhance torso stability and peripheral extremity training
How to develop dynamic programs for one-on-one and circuit training

Prerequisites: Intensive Mat Plus [IMP] and Intensive Reformer [IR] or Comprehensive Mat & Reformer [CRM]

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:

Spring 2010 3 weekends 50 hours instruction

April 15-18 | April 23-25 | May 14-16
Courses held Thursdays and Fridays 3pm-9pm, Saturdays and Sundays 9am-3pm

Fall 2010 3 weekends 50 hours instruction

November 4-7 | November 19-21 | December 3-5
Courses held Thursdays and Fridays 3pm-9pm, Saturdays and Sundays 9am-3pm

Cost: $1600

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:

Spring 2010 3 weekends 50 hours instruction

March 4-7 | March 12-14 | March 26-28
Courses held Thursdays and Fridays 3pm-9pm, Saturdays and Sundays 9am-3pm

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: $1500

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: June 19, 2010 | 2pm-4pm

Cost: $85

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:

Summer 2010

June 5, 2010 | 9am-4pm

Fall 2010

December 17, 2010 | 9am-4pm

Cost: $200

Intensive Mat Plus [IMP]

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

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