STOTT PILATES: Prenatal Pilates on Equipment

Designed by the Merrithew team this professional instructional DVD features STOTT PILATES exercises using the Pilates Reformer with Vertical Frame, Cadillac/Trapeze Table, Stability Chair, and Barrels for expectant mothers in their second trimester.

Master Instructor Trainers Moira Merrithew and PJ O'Clair lead a series of mild-to-moderate exercises designed to minimize discomfort, maximize mobility, prevent injury and support healthy pregnancy. Reviewing exercise objectives, biomechanics, cueing and breath patterns this DVD also covers modifications for safety and effectiveness. Help prepare expectant moms by focusing on spinal, hip and shoulder mobility which strengthens the core - vital in supporting mothers through pregnancy and delivery.

Workout level: Essential (Suitable for women in the 2nd trimester of pregnancy)
Language tracks: English, Spanish
Required equipment: V2 Max Plus Reformer, Reformer Box, Arc Barrel, Platform Extender, Cadillac/Trapeze Table and Stability Chair

STOTT PILATES exercise is the key to a feel-good pregnancy. Learn exercises and tips on how to help expectant moms support their new, changing body and prepare for childbirth. Master Instructor Trainer PJ O’Clair leads a series of mild-to-moderate exercises on various pieces of Pilates equipment designed to minimize discomfort, maximize mobility and prevent injury.

DVD Contents:

55 exercises
Workout Time – 57 min
DVD Length – 119 min

Chapters:

Warm up: Arc barrel (Protraction & Retraction, Arm Circles, Imprint & Release, Leg Pull Front Prep, Push Up Prep), Cadillac(Bend & Stretch, Lift & Lower, Leg Slides, Hip Release, Bend & Stretch)

Exercises: Kneeling Squat, Seated Breast Stroke, Shell Stretch, Kneeling Press Down, Kneeling Lat Press, Lat Pull, Mermaid, Kneeling Cat, Back Rowing Preps, Reformer (Side lying Squat, Kneeling Lunge, Hamstring Curl, Scapula Isolation, Thigh Adduction, Single Thigh Stretch, Scooter, Back Rowing Preps, Side Arm Preps, Front Rowing Preps, Stomach Massage, Reverse Knee Stretches), Stability chair (Cat Stretch Kneeling , Footwork, Adductor Press, Saw, Tricep Press, Ankle Exercise, Lower & Lift Standing, Foot Press on Long Box, One Arm Press Prep, Ab Press Sitting), Vertical frame (Fencer Lunge, Mid Trap Strengthener, Triceps Press, Snow Angels, Lower Trap Strengthener, Upper Trap Strengthener, Bicep Curl, Squat)

Bonus clips: Rehab Reformer and V2 Max Plus Reformer Features & Safety

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.

PJ O'Clair is a Master Instructor Trainer for Merrithew and a vital member of the company’s programming team. PJ specializes in STOTT PILATES, ZEN•GA and CORE Athletic Conditioning & Performance Training. PJ is a featured instructor in numerous Merrithew professional and consumer DVDs sold around the world.