STOTT PILATES: Superior Balance

The most demanding workout in the Stability Ball series, this DVD focuses on toning, stretching, and lengthening the body with a routine of coordinated exercises that works on all planes of movement for an intense total-body workout. Challenge your balance, stabilization and control with this intermediate to advanced level Pilates program that will leave you feeling strong, stretched and streamlined. Along with the Stability Ball and exercise mat, Superior Balance will target deep abdominal muscles and develop spinal strength – all while you work to enhance your mind-body connection.

Workout level: Intermediate (Level 4 of 5)
Language tracks: English
Required equipment: Stability Ball and Exercise Mat

DVD Contents:

32 exercises
Workout Time – 42 min
DVD Length – 98 min
Closed captioning

Chapters:

Warm up: Breathing, Imprint & Release, Arm Circles, Mermaid, Cat Stretch, Scapula Isolations, Hip Release, Hip Rolls, Head Nods

Exercises: Ab Prep, Footwork, Second Position, Single Leg, Hundred, Short Spine, Coordination, Round Back, Straight Back, Stomach Massage (Round Back, Straight Back, Reaching, Flexion & Rotation), Long Box Series, Mermaid – Side Bend, Long Stretch, Down Stretch, Elephant, Thigh Stretch, Mermaid, Knee Stretches, Bicycle, Hamstring Stretch

Bonus Features:

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

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.