STOTT PILATES: Back Care Repertoire

Whether you suffer from back pain or aim to avoid it, this three-workout DVD is ideal. Specifically designed to improve posture and alignment while reducing tension and pain, these routines improve back strength, stability and range of motion. Using only an Exercise Mat, the 94 plus exercises enhance tone and flexibility with an eye toward injury prevention. The simple moves strengthen the abdominals and deep core muscles to improve back health and reduce stress.

Workout level: All Levels
Language tracks: English
Required equipment: Exercise Mat

Be kind to your spine: Back pain is one of the most common ailments plaguing adults today. Take back your quality of life by strengthening core muscles around the spine, shoulders and abdomen. The first level in the Back Care Series, Be Kind to Your Spine, is a great way to improve flexibility, mobility and functional fitness. It is ideal for fitness instructors and rehabilitation practitioners.

Pain-free posture: The back is the foundation for functional fitness. Everyone can benefit from strengthening the deep support muscles around the spine. This second level Back Care Pilates Series workout continues to build on core stability, spinal alignment and range of mobility, so you can develop pain-free posture. Master Instructor Trainer, Moira Merrithew, coaches you through an exercise program that engages both mind and body as you work towards a strong, healthy, stress-free back.

Standing tall: The Standing Tall workout is ideal for improving posture allowing your client to stand both tall and straight. If lower back pain, neck tension and postural problems are cramping your quality of life, this program can help you. With concentrated effort, you’ll learn to lengthen your spine, correct your posture and stand up strong and tall. Let Master Instructor Trainer Moira Merrithew lead you through a stretching, strengthening and streamlining workout that activates the mind and the body towards optimal back care.

Be kind to your spine:

19 exercises
Workout Time – 27 min

Chapters:

Exercises: Breathing Forward, Breathing Sitting, Flex Elbows - Open Chest, Imprint & Release, Leg Slides, Hip Release, Spinal Rotation, Spine Twist, Cat Stretch, Hip Rolls, Scapula Isolation, Shoulder Rolls, Arm Raises, Arm Circles, Head Nods, Ab Prep, Breast Stroke Prep 1, Shell Stretch, Mermaid
Pain-free posture

23 exercises
Workout Time – 29 min

Chapters:

Exercises: Breathing, Transversus Connection, Imprint & Release, Hip Release, Spinal Rotation, Cat Stretch, Hip Rolls, Scapula Isolation, Rib Cage Placement, Arm Circles, Head Nods, Ab Prep, Breast Stroke Prep, Shell Stretch, Half Roll Back, Spine Twist, Single Leg Stretch Prep, Shoulder Bridge Prep, Side Kicks, Single Leg Extension, Leg Pull Front Prep, Mermaid
Standing tall

26 exercises
Workout Time – 38 min

Chapters:

Exercises: Breathing, Transversus Connection, Imprint & Release, Toe Taps, Hip Release, Spinal Rotation, Cat Stretch, Rib Cage Placement, Arm Circles, Head Nods, Ab Prep, Breast Stroke, Shell Stretch, Hundred Modification, Half Roll Back, Spine Twist, Single Leg Stretch Modification, Obliques Modification, Shoulder Bridge Prep, Side Kick, Single Leg Extension, Swan Dive Prep, Swimming Prep, Leg Pull Front Prep, Push Up Prep, Mermaid

Bonus Features:

Review the STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles
Bonus workout – try the next level
Work out with music only
Preview other video titles
Meet the instructors
Check out Merrithew equipment
Learn about instructor training
Therapeutic Foundation for STOTT PILATES Rehabilitation video.

Moira Merrithew, together with President and CEO of Merrithew, Lindsay G. Merrithew, has spent over two decades promoting the benefits of responsible exercise through their brands STOTT PILATES, ZEN•GA and CORE Athletic Conditioning & Performance Training. Working closely with a team of physical therapists, sports medicine and fitness professionals, they ensure all programming is aligned with current scientific and biomechanical research.