Yes, more and more Pilates! This is the growing non-impact exercise program created by Joseph Pilates to help everyone work on their body’s strengths while toning their abs, back muscles, and everything in between. Stott Pilates, when performed by Pilate experts, allows instructors to challenge their clients on multiple levels. Also known as the “Ivy League” of Pilates, this system teaches the ultimate moves for maximum effect dedicated to certain areas of the body.
Stotts Pilates is aimed at any age level and one can start with varied levels to achieve optimal results. Recommended and used by athletes and post-operative or rehabilitation patients, this program should be done by following a certified instructor or by purchasing instructional DVDs or e-books or by visiting Internet sites dedicated to this goal.
These are the recommended levels of Stotts Pilates to generate maximum results:
o The Intense Instructor Program (Level 1) – If you are an instructor, this intense program is suitable for you to gain all the knowledge you need to teach your class on all the movements required. You will receive training not only in mat work, but in all the equipment that comes with teaching this.
o The General Program – (Level 2): At this level, instructors will begin by explaining what Stott Pilates is all about, including the movements required and a firm explanation of how each movement affects each body part or core of the body. Your instructor will also help you learn about mat work, exercise balls, and other equipment needed to reach your goals.
o The Enhanced Program – (Level 3) – Here, one will follow the instructor to work in special teams to get the best rewards. This equipment may include Pilates chairs, mat work moves, and barrels to gain a better understanding of how it will work best for you.
o The Rejuvenation Program – (Level 4) – A good instructor can guide your body through the rejuvenation program that is geared towards sports injuries, back injuries, and even post-surgical injuries. Like trained physical therapists, the experts will offer exercise in this rejuvenation program to ensure that you are strengthening the core of your body while performing Pilates in a safe yet rehabilitative technique.
o The Connection Program – (Level 5) – This program is ideal for those of us who want to learn all levels of Pilates, from standard to chair and Stotts Pilates, to ensure we are toning every part of our body without movement high impact. or injuries. Your instructor will help you train using each of these steps in a glorious class of moves of all kinds using all kinds of recommended equipment.
o The Group Program – (Level 6) – Once you are on your way to fully understanding how to get the most out of Pilates, the Stotts Group Program will help you work with and encourage others. As a group, you will improve the way you work together on controlled movements and teach each other, under the guidance of your instructor, how to best train in the world of Pilates.
To get started with Stotts Pilates and ensure you are performing your exercises and movements with maximum effort, find a good instructor or purchase DVDs from instructors who are familiar with the Stotts Pilates method. You can also find many instructors online who can help you achieve the best results from Stotts Pilates in your own home or with a group of people.