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STOTT PILATES®

Intelligent Exercise. Profound Results®

STOTT PILATES® is a contemporary approach to the original exercise method pioneered by Joseph Pilates.

Co-founders Lindsay G. Merrithew and Moira Merrithew, along with a team of physical therapists, sports medicine and fitness professionals, have spent three decades refining the STOTT PILATES® method of exercise and equipment.

This resulted in the inclusion of modern principles of exercise science, fascial fitness and spinal rehabilitation, making it one of the safest and most effective methods available. This clear and detailed approach forms the basis for STOTT PILATES® training and Certification programs. STOTT PILATES® is used by rehab, post-rehab and prenatal clients, athletes, celebrities and everyone in between.

STOTT PILATES® exercises help both men and women of all ages develop optimal strength, flexibility, endurance and posture, without building bulk or stressing joints. The perfect complement to cardiovascular exercise, athletic training or rehabilitation, STOTT PILATES® can help you tone your body, feel revitalized, and move with ease.

Can anyone do Pilates?

No form of exercise is appropriate for absolutely everyone, but the STOTT PILATES® method is appropriate for most people. As with any training program, always consult with a medical professional before beginning. A modified program created by a well-trained Instructor may be recommended if you have any physical limitations. Everyone from serious fitness enthusiasts to rehab patients, elite athletes, and older clients will see a difference.

What is the difference between STOTT PILATES® and other Pilates techniques?

STOTT PILATES® incorporates modern exercise principles, including contemporary thinking on spinal rehabilitation, fascial integration, muscle conditioning and athletic performance enhancement. For example, some approaches may promote a flat back, whereas STOTT PILATES® exercises are designed to restore the natural curves of the spine and rebalance the muscles around the joints. There is a strong emphasis on scapular stabilization, lumbo-pelvic placement and postural alignment, and optimal muscle activation. The repertoire of Matwork and equipment-based exercises contains a full range of preparations and modifications that caters to many different body types and abilities. The STOTT PILATES® method focuses on functional fitness, making it applicable to everyday life.

What are the Benefits

Improves Posture
Enhances Core Strength and Stability
Improves Balance and coordination
Prevention and Relief of Back Pain
Prevents Injury
Enhances Athletic Performance
Improves Muscular Balance and Strength
Increase Flexibility and Mobility
Heightens Mind and Body Awareness
Enhances Physical and Emotional Well Being

How can STOTT PILATES® be different than weight training or other resistance exercise?

Pilates is three-dimensional (i.e. exercises can be performed using all movement planes). Spring resistance more closely resembles muscular contraction

Emphasis on concentric/eccentric contraction for injury prevention
STOTT PILATES® exercise is customizable for special needs
In Pilates exercise, emphasis is placed on rebalancing muscles around the joints
Pilates corrects over-training and muscle imbalance that leads to injury
Pilates emphasizes balancing strength with flexibility (for injury prevention and more efficient movement)
STOTT PILATES® exercise leads to an improvement in posture and body awareness
Weight training and STOTT PILATES® can be combined in your fitness program and are a great compliment to each other.

I have a bad back. Will I be able to do Pilates?

Although you should always consult your physician before starting any fitness routine, a Pilates workout is gentle and controlled with no sudden jarring actions. It is therefore more important that you work with a qualified instructor to ensure that you are doing the movements correctly. An experienced instructor will be able to modify the exercises to accommodate your limitations, continually challenge you within your range and monitor your improvements. If you commit yourself to a consistent workout schedule you will certainly feel results.
Private sessions are recommended for pain or injury before joining a class environment.

If I’m doing Pilates, should I still do my regular workout?

STOTT PILATES® exercise is a musculo-skeletal conditioning program. It’s ideal in combination with some kind of cardiovascular exercise (walking, running, aerobics, aqua fitness etc.), and a great complement to your weight training program.

Will I get the same results with a mat workout as with a Reformer™ or equipment workout?

Mat-based workouts are very convenient and can be done anywhere. Adding light equipment and the larger resistance equipment will place more emphasis on your outer limbs and add variety and intensity to your program.

What are the benefits of this type of exercise equipment?

STOTT PILATES® exercise equipment is highly versatile. It facilitates hundreds of exercise variations, is no-impact (and therefore easy on the joints), allows for modifications for those with injuries or conditions, allows for three-dimensional movement and conditioning, and is suitable for a wide variety of clients (from rehab to pro athlete). It also facilitates balanced strength and flexibility, provides eccentric and concentric muscle contraction (resistance on the in and out moves), total musculo-skeletal conditioning (muscles and postural alignment), and facilitates core conditioning and peripheral mobility.

Why are springs used for resistance instead of weights?

By using springs for resistance, STOTT PILATES® equipment provides gradual resistance as your muscles contract, which ensures the muscles are being worked properly. There is greater resistance at the muscle’s strongest point of contraction and less resistance on the initiation and completion of the contraction so there is less stress on tendons and ligaments.

Is this equipment good for flexibility?

Yes, STOTT PILATES® equipment is excellent for improving flexibility. Flexibility is a key component of total fitness that has been largely ignored by other conditioning methods.