Total Barre™ Instructor Foundation Course

The Total Barre™ Foundation Course provides the groundwork education for Instructors, enabling them to produce safe, effective and varied barre training programs that address the needs and goals of every client. The Course presents 11 specially arranged and selected segments – accompanied by timed selections of music – that serve as the template for each session or class and produce a balanced and complete barre workout. Participants are also introduced to the Total Barre™ Principles.

The dynamic Total Barre™ program is intended for those already working in the fields of fitness or movement, or for those who want to learn how. Instructors looking to bring music-inspired movement to their clients will love the 11 specially arranged and selected segments that serve as the template for each session or class.

Segments are accompanied by timed selections of music, each at a designated pace and focus on individual areas of the body or movement type. After completing this program students will be prepared to teach the repertoire safely, effectively and with confidence.

Our Total Barre™ program provides a balanced and thorough blend of theory, observation and practical experience to help you master the repertoire.

• This course has no pre-requisites for attendance.

• All students who complete the Foundation Course are entitled to an internationally certified qualification as a Total Barre™ Instructor.

• There are no royalty payment requirements or restriction of trade regarding areas where Total Barre™ can be taught.

• The Total Barre™ Foundation Course will include a template, choreography, music suggestions and lots of ideas to extend the program within your studio or clinic – we encourage your own creativity to complete the Total Barre™ template.

• Students will receive a world class large manual, online training support, access to logos & imagery and ongoing support from head office in Canada as well as local support from the Instructor Trainer in New Zealand.

Day 1/1: Saturday 14 September 2024, 10.00am-6.00pm (includes 1 hour break)

Venue: Be Pilates @ Hawke’s Bay - New Zealand’s National Training Centre

Further Info:  Total Barre™ Instructor Foundation Course

Please contact us to register your interest to attend courses/workshops. Group and private one-on-one training available.

To register for any Courses/Workshops, simply complete the online Application Form now

August 2024 Workshop Month - Live Online

STOTT PILATES® | Flexion-Free Workshop | Wednesday 28 August 2024, 2.00pm-4.00pm+ | Live via Zoom | $175 including comprehensive workshop notes & GST. (Scroll down for the sign up link)

Fitness and Pilates Instructors meet a variety of clients who are restricted in their movements for a variety of reasons. Often, spinal flexion is contraindicated due to some specified concern. Learn how to modify Pilates exercises in a range of intensity levels to create workouts that achieve the primary goal of limiting spinal flexion while providing an effective full-body workout. Small handweights, Stability Cushions and the Flex-Band® exerciser are used to increase upper body resistance while further challenging the stability of the torso in a neutral alignment.

Learning objectives

1. Discuss how the STOTT PILATES® Principles apply when movement is restricted

2. Discover how to create a challenging workout without altering spinal alignment

3. Learn to incorporate small handweights in a full flexion-free workout

4. Explore exercise modifications in order to keep the workout safe

Equipment used in this workshop

• Pilates Mat

• Handweights or Soft Dumbbells

• Flex-Band

• Stability Cushions

August 2024 | All Workshop Topics | Scroll down for the sign-up link

1. Monday 05 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Beyond the Biomechanical Principles Workshop 2.00pm-5.00pm (3hr+)

2. Wednesday 07 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Mini Stability Ball™ Workout Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

3. Friday 09 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® STOTT PILATES® Armchair Pilates™ with Handweights Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

4. Wednesday 14 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Reformer Workout for Men Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

5. Monday 19 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Athletic Conditioning: Performance Enhancing Progressions and Sequences on the Reformer 2.00pm-5.00pm (3hr+)

6. Wednesday 19 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Pilates Matwork for Men Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

7. Monday 26 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Jumpboard Strength & Conditioning Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

8. Wednesday 28 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Flexion-Free Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

All Welcome - No pre-requisities to attend the Workshops. Limited spaces. Secure your space by registering now. Simply click on this link - Select the Workshop you would like to attend - Process payment and your space will be immediately confirmed. Will be great to see you there!

STOTT PILATES® Jumpboard Strength & Conditioning Workshop | 26 August 2024

Monday 26 August 2024 | 2.00pm-4.00pm+ | Live via Zoom | $175 | Includes comprehensive workshop notes

Learn programming to improve the strength and stability of hip, knee and ankle joints in both supine and standing positions in this workshop developed by the Merrithew® team. The use of a Jumpboard with the Reformer allows the hip joint to be closer to an anatomically neutral alignment when transferring forces from the soles of the feet up through the body, promoting good biomechanics of the entire lower kinetic chain. Increased spring resistance emphasizes strengthening of the arms, shoulder girdle and legs.

Learning objectives

1. Apply the STOTT PILATES® Principles method to exercises on the Jumpboard

2. Understand movement essence and exercise goals as applied to athletic conditioning

3. Discover how simple moves and increased tension can address specific strengthening goals

4. Learn how to alter starting positions to increase core strength and stability

Equipment used in this workshop

• Reformer

• Jumpboard or Jumpboard with Cross-bow

• Foam Cushion C or Small Balance Pad (optional)

August 2024 | All Workshop Topics | Scroll down for the sign-up link

1. Monday 05 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Beyond the Biomechanical Principles Workshop 2.00pm-5.00pm (3hr+)

2. Wednesday 07 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Mini Stability Ball™ Workout Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

3. Friday 09 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® STOTT PILATES® Armchair Pilates™ with Handweights Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

4. Wednesday 14 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Reformer Workout for Men Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

5. Monday 19 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Athletic Conditioning: Performance Enhancing Progressions and Sequences on the Reformer 2.00pm-5.00pm (3hr+)

6. Wednesday 19 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Pilates Matwork for Men Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

7. Monday 26 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Jumpboard Strength & Conditioning Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

8. Wednesday 28 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Flexion-Free Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

All Welcome - No pre-requisities to attend the Workshops. Limited spaces. Secure your space by registering now. Simply click on this link - Select the Workshop you would like to attend - Process payment and your space will be immediately confirmed. Will be great to see you there!

August 2024 Workshop Month - Live Online

Wednesday 21 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Pilates Matwork for Men Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm+ | Live via Zoom | $175 including comprehensive workshop notes & GST. (Scroll down for the sign up link)

Get down on the Mat for a workout that’s not for the faint-hearted. Welcome to the full-body workout athletes swear by for sports conditioning, cross training and a strong, injury-resistant core. With this workshop, developed by the Merrithew® team, every last muscle will feel this challenging routine that uses Toning Balls™ and innovative exercise choices to focus on precision and control.

Learning objectives

1. Apply the STOTT PILATES® Principles to specific exercises on the Mat.

2. Learn specific exercises designed to challenge male clients.

3. Understand how these exercises challenge strength, stability and coordination.

4. Learn cues and corrections for safety and effectiveness.

Equipment used in this workshop

• Pilates Mat

• Toning Balls (3 lbs if possible)

August 2024 | All Workshop Topics | Scroll down for the sign-up link

1. Monday 05 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Beyond the Biomechanical Principles Workshop 2.00pm-5.00pm (3hr+)

2. Wednesday 07 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Mini Stability Ball™ Workout Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

3. Friday 09 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® STOTT PILATES® Armchair Pilates™ with Handweights Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

4. Wednesday 14 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Reformer Workout for Men Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

5. Monday 19 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Athletic Conditioning: Performance Enhancing Progressions and Sequences on the Reformer 2.00pm-5.00pm (3hr+)

6. Wednesday 19 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Pilates Matwork for Men Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

7. Monday 26 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Jumpboard Strength & Conditioning Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

8. Wednesday 28 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Flexion-Free Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

All Welcome - No pre-requisities to attend the Workshops. Limited spaces. Secure your space by registering now. Simply click on this link - Select the Workshop you would like to attend - Process payment and your space will be immediately confirmed. Will be great to see you there!

August 2024 Workshop Month - Live Online

Monday 19 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Athletic Conditioning: Performance Enhancing Progressions and Sequences on the Reformer Workshop 2.00pm-5.00pm+ | Live via Zoom | $245 including comprehensive workshop notes & GST. (Scroll down for the sign up link)

Experience new movement sequences and progressions to build strength and endurance, improve movement health and enhance athletic preparedness. Based on the four key components of athletic conditioning: Activation, Conditioning, Endurance and Recovery, this workshop reviews traditional approaches to performance-based training, introduces and highlights newer methodology and concepts and explores how they can be combined with the STOTT PILATES® Movement System. Created by the Merrithew® Programming team, this workshop demonstrates innovative ways of structuring and designing a Reformer-based program for the everyday athlete and beyond.

Learning objectives

1. Receive greater insight into various training methodologies and concepts that can complement the STOTT PILATES repertoire

2. Gain greater understanding and clarification of commonly used terminology related to performance-based athletic conditioning

3. Explore and experience movement patterns and sequences to activate, engage and integrate the whole body

Equipment used in this workshop

• Reformer

• Reformer Box

• Maple Pole

• Padded Platform Extender

• Jumpboard

August 2024 | All Workshop Topics | Scroll down for the sign-up link

1. Monday 05 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Beyond the Biomechanical Principles Workshop 2.00pm-5.00pm (3hr+)

2. Wednesday 07 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Mini Stability Ball™ Workout Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

3. Friday 09 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® STOTT PILATES® Armchair Pilates™ with Handweights Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

4. Wednesday 14 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Reformer Workout for Men Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

5. Monday 19 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Athletic Conditioning: Performance Enhancing Progressions and Sequences on the Reformer 2.00pm-5.00pm (3hr+)

6. Wednesday 19 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Pilates Matwork for Men Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

7. Monday 26 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Jumpboard Strength & Conditioning Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

8. Wednesday 28 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Flexion-Free Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

All Welcome - No pre-requisities to attend the Workshops. Limited spaces. Secure your space by registering now. Simply click on this link - Select the Workshop you would like to attend - Process payment and your space will be immediately confirmed. Will be great to see you there!

August 2024 Workshop Month - Live Online

Wednesday 14 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Reformer Workout for Men 2.00pm-4.00pm+ | Live via Zoom | $175 including comprehensive workshop notes & GST. (Scroll down for the sign up link)

Adding these specially designed STOTT PILATES® Reformer exercises to a male client’s routine can boost athletic performance and strengthen the core to minimize the risk of injury. Learn how to tackle this total body workout, developed by the Merrithew® team, for optimum strength, endurance, agility and conditioning. Discover how adding hand-held Toning Balls™ to a Reformer workout can build coordination and challenge the body from the inside out.

Learning objectives

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

2. Learn specific exercises designed for male clients

3. Understand how these exercises challenge strength, stability and coordination

4. Learn cues and corrections for safety and effectiveness

Equipment used in this workshop

• Reformer

• Reformer Box

• Padded Platform Extender

• Toning Balls

• Maple Pole

August 2024 | All Workshop Topics | Scroll down for the sign-up link

1. Monday 05 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Beyond the Biomechanical Principles Workshop 2.00pm-5.00pm (3hr+)

2. Wednesday 07 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Mini Stability Ball™ Workout Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

3. Friday 09 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® STOTT PILATES® Armchair Pilates™ with Handweights Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

4. Wednesday 14 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Reformer Workout for Men Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

5. Monday 19 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Athletic Conditioning: Performance Enhancing Progressions and Sequences on the Reformer 2.00pm-5.00pm (3hr+)

6. Wednesday 19 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Pilates Matwork for Men Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

7. Monday 26 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Jumpboard Strength & Conditioning Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

8. Wednesday 28 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Flexion-Free Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

All Welcome - No pre-requisities to attend the Workshops. Limited spaces. Secure your space by registering now. Simply click on this link - Select the Workshop you would like to attend - Process payment and your space will be immediately confirmed. Will be great to see you there!

August 2024 Workshop Month - Live Online

Friday 09 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® STOTT PILATES® Armchair Pilates™ with Handweights Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm+ | Live via Zoom | $175 including comprehensive workshop notes & GST. (Scroll down for the sign up link)

When working with older exercisers, programs need to be adjusted, sometimes dramatically, to accommodate those with limited mobility. Using light hand-held weights, this workout, developed by the Merrithew® team, targets core strength and stability along with peripheral joint mobilization all from a seated position. Exercises are designed to re-connect mind and body, target and improve the functional capacity of the older participant through graded strength training, proprioceptive awareness and joint range of motion, as well as bring about a general sense of well-being. Discover how to maximize functional health, balance, coordination and flexibility in a workout aimed at keeping the body moving.

Learning objectives

1. Apply the STOTT PILATES® Principles of stabilization to select seated exercises

2. Understand how movement essence and exercise goals are beneficial for a specialized population

3. Learn why the use of hand weights is appropriate for maintaining strength and muscle tone

4. Understand how to modify exercises for clients with restricted mobility

Equipment used in this workshop

• Regular chair

• Mini Handweights 1.1 - 2.2 lbs, or

• Soft Dumbbells 1.1 - 2.2 lbs, or

• Toning Balls 1 - 3 lbs

August 2024 | All Workshop Topics | Scroll down for the sign-up link

1. Monday 05 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Beyond the Biomechanical Principles Workshop 2.00pm-5.00pm (3hr+)

2. Wednesday 07 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Mini Stability Ball™ Workout Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

3. Friday 09 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® STOTT PILATES® Armchair Pilates™ with Handweights Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

4. Wednesday 14 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Reformer Workout for Men Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

5. Monday 19 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Athletic Conditioning: Performance Enhancing Progressions and Sequences on the Reformer 2.00pm-5.00pm (3hr+)

6. Wednesday 19 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Pilates Matwork for Men Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

7. Monday 26 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Jumpboard Strength & Conditioning Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

8. Wednesday 28 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Flexion-Free Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

All Welcome - No pre-requisities to attend the Workshops. Limited spaces. Secure your space by registering now. Simply click on this link - Select the Workshop you would like to attend - Process payment and your space will be immediately confirmed. Will be great to see you there!

August 2024 Workshop Month - Live Online

Wednesday 07 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Mini Stability Ball™ Workout Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm+ | Live via Zoom | $175 including comprehensive workshop notes & GST. (Scroll down for the sign up link)

Brighten up your workout and feel energized with the Mini Stability Ball™! This Pilates workout incorporates the 7.5" Mini Stability Ball to create total-body strengthening and conditioning. Exercises work on improving posture with a major focus on core stability and back mobility while also lengthening and strengthening the surrounding muscles. Keeping the elements of the STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles in mind, learn how to add variety and fun to traditional Matwork routines.

Learning objectives

1. Apply STOTT PILATES® Principles to exercises using the Mini Stability Ball

2. Challenge balance, stability and control on the mat

3. Create variety and challenge while focusing on alignment and movement quality

4. Learn cues and corrections for safety and effectiveness

Equipment used in this workshop

• Pilates Mat

• 7.5” Mini Stability Ball (Small/Blue)

August 2024 | All Workshop Topics | Scroll down for the sign-up link

1. Monday 05 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Beyond the Biomechanical Principles Workshop 2.00pm-5.00pm (3hr+)

2. Wednesday 07 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Mini Stability Ball™ Workout Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

3. Friday 09 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® STOTT PILATES® Armchair Pilates™ with Handweights Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

4. Wednesday 14 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Reformer Workout for Men Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

5. Monday 19 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Athletic Conditioning: Performance Enhancing Progressions and Sequences on the Reformer 2.00pm-5.00pm (3hr+)

6. Wednesday 19 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Pilates Matwork for Men Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

7. Monday 26 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Jumpboard Strength & Conditioning Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

8. Wednesday 28 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Flexion-Free Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

All Welcome - No pre-requisities to attend the Workshops. Limited spaces. Secure your space by registering now. Simply click on this link - Select the Workshop you would like to attend - Process payment and your space will be immediately confirmed. Will be great to see you there!

August 2024 Workshop Month - Live Online

Monday 05 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Beyond the Biomechanical Principles Workshop 2.00pm-5.00pm+ | Live via Zoom | $245 including comprehensive workshop notes & GST. (Scroll down for the sign up link)

The STOTT PILATES Principles form the foundation of the STOTT PILATES Movement System and provide the initial framework for programming. These concepts, when applied appropriately and strategically, will facilitate awareness and ensure optimal alignment as well as appropriate engagement of required muscles in clients. For the instructor, these Principles act as a reference tool that can be continually utilized when systematically evaluating and correcting static and dynamic alignment through any and all movement sequences. In each case, we'll examine what the Principle is, why it is important within a programming context, and how we can use movement to reinforce and integrate it into the system as a whole. This workshop, created by the Merrithew programming team, presents the Principles and shows how they are related to movement patterns crucial to optimal function and discusses their application to any type of activity as a platform for instructors at any level.

Learning objectives

1. Discover how the STOTT PILATES Principles form the foundation for any type of movement programming.

2. Experience movements that illustrate the what, why and how of each Principle.

3. Learn how the individual Principles support and facilitate movement patterns crucial for functional activity for all clients.

4. Explore how the Principles have been evolved based on current scientific research in movement and exercise physiology.

Equipment used in this workshop

• Mat

August 2024 | All Workshop Topics | Scroll down for the sign-up link

1. Monday 05 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Beyond the Biomechanical Principles Workshop 2.00pm-5.00pm (3hr+)

2. Wednesday 07 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Mini Stability Ball™ Workout Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

3. Friday 09 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® STOTT PILATES® Armchair Pilates™ with Handweights Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

4. Wednesday 14 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Reformer Workout for Men Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

5. Monday 19 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Athletic Conditioning: Performance Enhancing Progressions and Sequences on the Reformer 2.00pm-5.00pm (3hr+)

6. Wednesday 19 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Pilates Matwork for Men Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

7. Monday 26 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Jumpboard Strength & Conditioning Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

8. Wednesday 28 August 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Flexion-Free Workshop 2.00pm-4.00pm (2hr+)

All Welcome - No pre-requisities to attend the Workshops. Limited spaces. Secure your space by registering now. Simply click on this link - Select the Workshop you would like to attend - Process payment and your space will be immediately confirmed. Will be great to see you there!

Sunday 16 June 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Post-Natal Workshop 11.00am-1.00pm | Live via Zoom | $185 including comprehensive workshop notes & GST

Most women are able to return to exercise four to six weeks after a regular birth or when they get clearance from their physician. Many of the exercises performed during the second and third trimester of pregnancy will be suitable now, but other exercises can be added to focus on reactivating and stabilizing the pelvic floor, transversus abdominis and obliques as well as developing lumbo-pelvic stability. This gentle but effective workout, developed by the Merrithew® team, incorporates Toning Balls™ to get new moms back on the right track.

Learning objectives

1. Apply the STOTT PILATES Principles to exercises specific to the post-natal client

2. Discover how to modify for the needs of this special population

3. Understand how to incorporate Toning Balls in a post-natal workout

4. Discuss special considerations for post-natal concerns

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Tuesday 18 June 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Prenatal Matwork with Stability Ball™ & Flex-Band® Workshop 11.00am-1.00pm | Live via Zoom | $185 including comprehensive workshop notes & GST

The Stability Ball is a perfect tool to use with prenatal clients and adding resistance with the Flex-Band® exerciser delivers a safe and effective workout for moms-to-be. In this interactive seminar, developed by the Merrithew® team, apply the most current medical information, exercise guidelines and research available on pregnancy and movement to innovative STOTT PILATES® exercise adaptations. Learn programming concepts for teaching small groups and private clients specifically in the second trimester. Discuss anatomical and physiological changes, risk factors and movement considerations and leave with strategies for building new prenatal programs as well as enhancing those already in progress.

Learning objectives

1. Understand appropriateness of STOTT PILATES as well as possible contraindications during pregnancy

2. Hear information about physiological changes throughout all three trimesters

3. Examine specific exercise modifications using the Stability Ball and Flex-Band

4. Apply the STOTT PILATES Principles of stabilization to prenatal exercises

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Friday 07 June 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Conditioning for Golf & Rotational Power with Weights Workshop 3.30pm-5.30pm | Live via Zoom | $185 including comprehensive workshop notes & GST

Stability with mobility and explosive power are key elements of a great golf swing, but how can off-course training help? A targeted dynamic warm-up followed by specific conditioning exercises, can significantly improve golf performance and increase club head speed. Another new addition to the Merrithew® Athletic Conditioning Track, this golf-specific workshop features a warm-up that incorporates weighted Toning Balls providing added resistance, neuromuscular challenge and range of motion movements. These prepare the body physically, while directed breathing cues help encourage mindfulness, focus and awareness. The strengthening program that follows brings these elements together and facilitates increased quality of movement, providing the optimal balance of mobility and stability, crucial components in improved performance. (Note: home weights can replace weighted toning balls).

Learning objectives

1. Learn a dynamic golf-specific warm up using Toning Balls.

2. Learn how breath and focus can create a better golf swing.

3. Discover how to use Mat-based STOTT PILATES® exercises with Toning Balls™ to gain overall body conditioning and injury prevention.

4. Experience exercises that focus on strength, stability, range of motion and control.

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Thursday 06 June 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Conditioning for Golf & Rotational Power on the Mat Workshop 3.30pm-5.30pm | Live via Zoom | $185 including comprehensive workshop notes & GST

This spirited workshop, one of the latest offerings in the Merrithew® Athletic Conditioning Track, includes a dynamic warm up designed specifically to prepare the mind and body for golf. It can be used for warming up on the range or at home before heading out to the course. Both the warm up and the mat-based workout that follows, prepare the body physically and neuro-muscularly to take on the challenges of the sport and improve performance while avoiding injury. Ideal for off-season training, this program helps maintain physical conditioning when time on the course decreases. The specific exercises chosen build on the dynamic movements in the warm up, increasing the essential body awareness needed to increase mobility with stability and strength imperative for a successful golf game.

Learning objectives

1. Learn a dynamic warm up that prepares the body for the demands of golf.

2. Learn the important aspects of the golf swing and movements that will condition the body.

3. Discover how to use Mat-based STOTT PILATES® exercises to gain overall body conditioning and injury prevention.

4. Experience exercise modifications to bring focus and awareness to proper mechanics and movement performance.

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Total Barre™ Instructor Foundation Course

The Total Barre™ Foundation Course provides the groundwork education for Instructors, enabling them to produce safe, effective and varied barre training programs that address the needs and goals of every client. The Course presents 11 specially arranged and selected segments – accompanied by timed selections of music – that serve as the template for each session or class and produce a balanced and complete barre workout. Participants are also introduced to the Total Barre™ Principles.

The dynamic Total Barre™ program is intended for those already working in the fields of fitness or movement, or for those who want to learn how. Instructors looking to bring music-inspired movement to their clients will love the 11 specially arranged and selected segments that serve as the template for each session or class.

Segments are accompanied by timed selections of music, each at a designated pace and focus on individual areas of the body or movement type. After completing this program students will be prepared to teach the repertoire safely, effectively and with confidence.

Our Total Barre™ program provides a balanced and thorough blend of theory, observation and practical experience to help you master the repertoire.

• This course has no pre-requisites for attendance.

• All students who complete the Foundation Course are entitled to an internationally certified qualification as a Total Barre™ Instructor.

• There are no royalty payment requirements or restriction of trade regarding areas where Total Barre™ can be taught.

• The Total Barre™ Foundation Course will include a template, choreography, music suggestions and lots of ideas to extend the program within your studio or clinic – we encourage your own creativity to complete the Total Barre™ template.

• Students will receive a world class large manual, online training support, access to logos & imagery and ongoing support from head office in Canada as well as local support from the Instructor Trainer in New Zealand.

Day 1/1: Sunday 19 May 2023, 10.00am-6.00pm (includes 1 hour break)

Venue: Be Pilates @ Christchurch CBD - Welder Urban Oasis

Further Info:  Total Barre™ Instructor Foundation Course

Please contact us to register your interest to attend courses/workshops. Group and private one-on-one training available.

To register for any Courses/Workshops, simply complete the online Application Form now

Thursday 02 May 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Examinations Information Session Workshop 12.30pm-2.30pm | Live via Zoom | $185 including comprehensive workshop notes & GST

Exams can be intimidating, especially when you are unsure how to study and prepare. This information session helps to explain what materials to review and how to prepare for both written and practical portions of the STOTT PILATES® exams. This session provides a general overview of the exam and detailed structure of each portion of the exam. Participants will review which areas are tested for the written exam and what needs to be included in the practical exam.

Learning objectives

1. Recognize the benefits of getting certified in STOTT PILATES

2. Understand the structure of STOTT PILATES Certification Examinations

3. Learn what materials to review and how to study for the examination

4. Know what type of questions will be on the written exam; as well as what will be expected on the practical exam

5. Build confidence in preparing for your STOTT PILATES Certification Examination

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STOTT PILATES® Postural Analysis Workshop:

Wednesday 01 May 2024 | STOTT PILATES® Postural Analysis Review Workshop 12.30pm-2.30pm | Live via Zoom | $185 including comprehensive workshop notes & GST

This workshop, developed by the Merrithew® team, outlines the importance of postural analysis in programming STOTT PILATES® workouts. Discuss the differences between static and dynamic posture and consider how each affects exercise choices and modifications necessary. Review postural theory relating to the effect of certain postures on muscle length and strength and actively practice postural analysis.

Learning objectives

1. Review the steps in conducting a formal postural analysis

2. Learn how to identify muscular imbalances as they relate to faulty posture

3. Practice locating bony landmarks and palpating structures

4. Understand how postural issues play into exercise programming

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April 2024

STOTT PILATES™ Essential Matwork with a Fascial Focus Workshop (2hrs):

Wednesday 10 April 2024, 11.00am-1.00pm

This workshop provides instructors tools to incorporate new fascial research concepts within the body of the STOTT PILATES Essential Matwork repertoire. Following the Essential Matwork order, participants explore how exercise essences can be enhanced with new fascial research concepts, inspiring a new movement experience. Created by the experts at Merrithew™, discover seamless movement flowing exercise sequences that take the body through multiple planes of movement. This workshop will spark creativity in programming and allow participants to tap into their innate body wisdom to find alternate variations that best suit their movement potential on any given day.

Merrithew™ Fascial Movement Foundation 16 hour Online Live Zoom Course:

Day 1/3: Wednesday 10 April 2024, 2.00pm-6.00pm

Day 2/3: Thursday 11 April 2024, 1.00pm-8.00pm

Day 3/3: Friday 12 April 2024, 1.00pm-8.00pm

Fascia, the most ubiquitous connective tissue in the body, is creating a buzz in the fitness industry. The importance of this multifaceted network is only starting to be understood. The Merrithew Fascial Movement Foundation Course, Level 1 is intended for those already working in the fields of fitness, therapeutic movement and rehabilitation, and provides insight as to how movement affects and is affected by fascia. The initial lecture component of the course reviews basic fascial anatomy and physiology and explores the latest research findings on the neuromyofascial skeletal system. The application component of the course introduces movement variables including Bounce, Sense, Expand and Hydrate; and shows how they can be applied to all forms of exercise including Pilates, yoga, dance, athletic conditioning, sports performance, and rehabilitation.

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