STOTT PILATES: Essential Cadillac 2nd Edition

For students in training and working professionals this first DVD of the STOTT PILATES Cadillac series features cofounder and Merrithew Master Instructor Moira Merrithew as she reviews over 45 Essential-level Cadillac exercises outlining objectives, step-by-step instruction, correct biomechanics, breath patterns, cueing as well as modifications for safety and effectiveness.

Confidently master Cadillac Pilates programming and discover how to effectively integrate workouts with Matwork and Reformer routines. Using this DVD you will understand the powerful capabilities of the Trapeze Table and become adept at teaching spring-assisted exercises using the Roll-Down Bar, Push-Thru Bar, Trapeze, Leg and Arm Springs to develop core stability, movement efficiency, and muscular balance — the pillars of a fit and functional body!

Workout level: Essential
Language tracks: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian and German
Required equipment: Cadillac Trapeze Table, Rotational Disks Platform Extender and Stability Chair

The second edition Essential Cadillac program is the first program in a series of three covering the entire STOTT PILATES Cadillac repertoire. The Cadillac helps your clients gain core stability, movement efficiency, and muscular balance – the key elements of a fit and functional body!

DVD Contents:

45 exercises
Workout Time – 67 min
DVD Length – 186 min

Chapters:

Exercises: Roll down bar (Roll Down, Roll Down with Back Extension Prep, Airplane Prep, Lat Press, Press Down, Press Down with Triceps), Trapeze (Breathing, Ballet Stretches Kneeling, Lat Pull, Scapula Isolation, Pull Down, Push-Thru on Back, Push-Thru on Back with Roll Up, Teaser Prep, Cat Prep, Swan Dive, Push-thru on Stomach Prep, Arms Backward, Side Arm Pull, Mermaid, Forward Push-Thru), Push-thru bar (Scapula Isolation, Chest Press, Leg Presses), Arm springs (Bicep Curls Supine, MidBack Series, Back Rowing Preps, Front Rowing Preps, Lower, Middle, Upper Trap Strengthener, Chest Expansion, Arms Sideways, Bicep Curls, Triceps Press, Side Arm Work, Snow Angels, Standing Pull Down), Leg springs (Bend & Stretch, Circles, Walks), Leg springs Side-Lying (Bend & Stretch, Lift & Lower), Fuzzy hanging straps (Side Stretch), Push-thru bar Standing (Bicep Curls, Triceps Press, Standing Push-Thru)

Bonus clips: Review of Cadillac Features & Safety, Cueing & Modifications on the Essential Cadillac, Challenging your Client Safely on the Essential Cadillac, Cadillac & Chair Combo

Bonus Features:

Review the STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles
Choose to work out with or without instructor's voice
Preview another challenging title
View instructors' bios
Learn more about Merrithew equipment and education

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.