Duration
2 Hours
STOTT PILATES®
Prenatal Pilates on the Reformer
About the workshop
Learn the benefits of taking moms-to-be from traditional Matwork variations to select exercise modifications on the Reformer in this workshop, developed by the Merrithew® team. Using current exercise guidelines provided by the ACOG and bearing in mind common anatomical and physiological changes, appropriate STOTT PILATES® exercise adaptations are 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 are to be taken in to account when creating new and ongoing programs.
Objectives
Apply the STOTT PILATES Principles to specific exercises on the Reformer
Understand movement essence and exercise goals for the prenatal client
Explore how exercise choices are made for the prenatal client and what modifications may need to be incorporated
Hear cues and corrections for safety and effectiveness
Equipments
Reformer
Reformer Box
Jumpboard
Padded Platform Extender
Foam Cushion 'B'
Foam Cushion 'C'
Continuing Education Credits (CECs)
STOTT PILATES CECs
0.2
REPs CPDs
2.0
Instructors
Head Trainer & Merrithew Instructor Trainer
Jennifer
Merrithew Lead Instructor Trainer
Krisztián
Real Pilates Functional Anatomy & Merrithew Instructor Trainer