Continuing Education

Instructor:  Michelle Gantz

Fee $135

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This interactive seminar, developed by the Merrithew^™ team, draws upon the most current medical information, exercise guidelines and research available on pregnancy and movement. Appropriate STOTT PILATES^® Matwork exercise adaptations are explored and programming concepts for teaching small groups and private clients are discussed. Anatomical and physiological changes, risk factors and movement considerations are also discussed with an eye to providing a safe and effective workout throughout all trimesters and provide strategies for building new pre-natal programs as well as enhancing those already in progress.

Instructor:  Michelle Gantz

Fee:  $320

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The Halo^® Training program is designed for fitness instructors teaching group classes and individual clients. More than just a prop, the Halo Trainer Plus is featured as the basis for a complete training program that allows instructors to manipulate exercise attributes and intensity in individual training plans. Incorporating the basic science behind core-integrated bodyweight training, the unique design of the Halo^® Trainer Plus and the use of a Stability Ball^™ and additional small props, gives fitness trainers extensive and highly applicable tools.

The Halo Instructor Foundation Course presents the concepts of interval training principles and variables, the theories of both timed and repetition-based programs, and exercise sequences that progress through the beginner, intermediate and advanced levels (Level 1–4 Halo Training).

Note to course or workshop participants, Halo Instructor Training is a unique, high-intensity interval training program that requires a high level of fitness, and is not suitable for those recovering from injury, pre-natal/post-natal participants or those unused to cardio-based exercise. Halo Training workshops are also a great way to get introduced to the program. Intro to Interval Training, Intro to Integrated Bodyweight Training and Building Intensive Interval Programs are all excellent ways to experience Halo Training and the levels of intensity this program offers. For more information on whether Halo Training is right for you, please contact an Education Advisor at educationadvisor@merrithew.com.

Upon completion of one or both Instructor Foundation Course(s), participants will be able to teach the Halo Training method of exercise. Only upon the receipt of their certificate will they be entitled to identify themselves as a Halo Qualified Instructor.

The Halo Training System is applicable to all levels of clients and the workouts are designated in levels:

• Level 1 – Entry level to fitness. This client is healthy but new to Halo training and has engaged in some physical activity. Exercises are used for foundational training to build proper biomechanics and begin building muscular strength and endurance
• Level 2 – Moderate fitness level. This client has been working out regularly at least 2–3 times week for 3–6 months with bodyweight training or resistance training or has progressed from the Level 1 Halo training and can apply the principles of core stabilization effectively
• Level 3 – Good fitness level. This client has been working out consistently at least 4–6 times a week for 8–12 months and is ready for additional challenge in a workout. These exercises are very challenging and require greater core stabilization and upper and lower body strength
• Level 4 – Experienced exerciser or competitive athlete. This client has mastered all three previous levels and can perform expert level exercises

Instructor:  Shane Belau

Fee:  $135

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Stability with mobility and explosive power are key elements of a great golf swing, but how can off-course training help? A targeted dynamic warm-up followed by specific conditioning exercises, can significantly improve golf performance and increase club head speed. Another new addition to the Merrithew™ Athletic Conditioning Track, this golf-specific workshop features a warm-up that incorporates weighted Toning Balls providing added resistance, neuromuscular challenge and range of motion movements. These prepare the body physically, while directed breathing cues help encourage mindfulness, focus and awareness. The strengthening program that follows brings these elements together and facilitates increased quality of movement, providing the optimal balance of mobility and stability, crucial components in improved performance.

Fee:  $385 (includes manual)

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The dynamic Total Barre^® program is intended for those already working in the fields of fitness or movement. Instructors looking to bring music-inspired movement to their clients will love the 11 specially arranged and selected segments that serve as the template for each session or class.

Segments are accompanied by timed selections of music, each at a designated pace and focus on individual areas of the body or movement type.

Upon completion of the Instructor Foundation Course, participants will be able to teach the Total Barre method of exercise. Only upon the receipt of their certificate will they be entitled to identify themselves as a Total Barre Qualified Instructor.

Total Barre offers a balanced and thorough blend of theory, observation and practical experience to help you master the repertoire.

General course objectives

• Learn creative choreography of a well-balanced Barre workout
• Receive a template to effectively guide participants to modify and choreograph future workouts
• Break down various movements and explore the stabilization and mobilization required to achieve them
• Learn how to cue, correct and modify effectively for all populations
• Experience and implement six Total Barre Foundational Principles
• Participants are supplied suggested beats per minute for each segment of the workout they learn with optional music playlist

Instructor:  Kristi Quinn

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Fee:   $320

The CORE^™ Athletic Conditioning & Performance Training^™ Program is intended for those already working in the fields of fitness or movement with an interest in training their athlete clients more effectively. The focus is on expanding student’s current knowledge while delivering complete instruction in the CORE^™ foundational principles along with the components and theory of various athletic conditioning and performance training methodologies.

Emphasis on cueing, biomechanics, proper form, and modifications are some of major points that separate the CORE^™ program from other training programs.

Upon completion of the Instructor Foundation Course, participants will be able to teach the CORE^™ method of exercise. Only upon the receipt of their certificate will they be entitled to identify themselves as a CORE^™ Qualified Instructor.

Our CORE^™ program provides a balanced and thorough blend of theory, observation and practical experience to help you master the repertoire.

General course objectives:

• Apply the CORE^™ Principles to a variety of exercises on the Mat.
• Learn how simple exercises can be used in a fitness-based workout and understand how the movements can be used for sport-specific training.
• Learn how to cue exercises to maintain safety and effectiveness.
• Discover how to create programs that improve functionality and performance.
• Learn how to add variety and challenge to traditional conditioning moves.

Instructor:  Michelle Gantz

Fee:  $320

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The Halo^® Training program is designed for fitness instructors teaching group classes and individual clients. More than just a prop, the Halo Trainer Plus is featured as the basis for a complete training program that allows instructors to manipulate exercise attributes and intensity in individual training plans. Incorporating the basic science behind core-integrated bodyweight training, the unique design of the Halo^® Trainer Plus and the use of a Stability Ball^™ and additional small props, gives fitness trainers extensive and highly applicable tools.

The Halo Instructor Foundation Course presents the concepts of interval training principles and variables, the theories of both timed and repetition-based programs, and exercise sequences that progress through the beginner, intermediate and advanced levels (Level 1–4 Halo Training).

Note to course or workshop participants, Halo Instructor Training is a unique, high-intensity interval training program that requires a high level of fitness, and is not suitable for those recovering from injury, pre-natal/post-natal participants or those unused to cardio-based exercise. Halo Training workshops are also a great way to get introduced to the program. Intro to Interval Training, Intro to Integrated Bodyweight Training and Building Intensive Interval Programs are all excellent ways to experience Halo Training and the levels of intensity this program offers. For more information on whether Halo Training is right for you, please contact an Education Advisor at educationadvisor@merrithew.com.

Upon completion of one or both Instructor Foundation Course(s), participants will be able to teach the Halo Training method of exercise. Only upon the receipt of their certificate will they be entitled to identify themselves as a Halo Qualified Instructor.

The Halo Training System is applicable to all levels of clients and the workouts are designated in levels:

• Level 1 – Entry level to fitness. This client is healthy but new to Halo training and has engaged in some physical activity. Exercises are used for foundational training to build proper biomechanics and begin building muscular strength and endurance
• Level 2 – Moderate fitness level. This client has been working out regularly at least 2–3 times week for 3–6 months with bodyweight training or resistance training or has progressed from the Level 1 Halo training and can apply the principles of core stabilization effectively
• Level 3 – Good fitness level. This client has been working out consistently at least 4–6 times a week for 8–12 months and is ready for additional challenge in a workout. These exercises are very challenging and require greater core stabilization and upper and lower body strength
• Level 4 – Experienced exerciser or competitive athlete. This client has mastered all three previous levels and can perform expert level exercises

Instructor:  Kristi Quinn

Fee:  $850

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Fascia, the most ubiquitous connective tissue in the body, is creating a buzz in the fitness industry. The importance of this multifaceted network is only starting to be understood. The Merrithew Fascial Movement Foundation Course, Level 1 is intended for those already working in the fields of fitness, therapeutic movement and rehabilitation, and provides insight as to how movement affects and is affected by fascia. The initial lecture component of the course reviews basic fascial anatomy and physiology and explores the latest research findings on the neuromyofascial skeletal system. The application component of the course introduces movement variables including Bounce, Sense, Expand and Hydrate; and shows how they can be applied to all forms of exercise including Pilates, yoga, dance, athletic conditioning, sports performance, and rehabilitation.

Instructor: Kristi Quinn

Fee:  $320

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Part A:  The Foundation

Statistics show that 1 in 5 men and 1 in 3 women will suffer an Osteoporotic fracture at some point in their lifetime. In this workshop created by the team at Merrithew^™, participants learn crucial information regarding osteoporosis, its diagnosis and treatment. Discover how a FRAX Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) score is used to determine risk, and identify other risk factors for osteoporosis and fracture. Understand the importance of balance, strength, safe movement transitions in fall prevention and fracture risk reduction when working with osteoporosis clients. Walk away with a framework to create effective and safe programs for any client with any stage of osteoporosis.

Part B Create Effective Mat Workouts

Clients with osteoporosis may be put at risk for injury or fracture when performing certain exercises in traditional exercise programs. This specially designed workshop, developed by the Merrithew^™ team provides programming and guidelines to maximize joint mobility, improve muscular strength and endurance, improve balance and maintain functionality all while reducing movements that may put the spine at risk. Understand how incorporating small props like the Mini Stability Ball^™, Foam Roller, Flex-Band^® and Toning Balls can effectively assist clients and offer myriad modifications and variations to a Matwork routine. Walk away with the knowledge to design safe and effective matwork programs for your clients with osteoporosis. The course uses case studies to apply the information learned in the lecture.

Part C: Create Effective Reformer Workouts

The Reformer can be an excellent tool to create safe and effective exercise programs for clients with osteoporosis. This workshop, created by the Merrithew^™ team, identifies risk levels for osteoporosis and teaches programming options for each level. Take comorbidities and cardiovascular status into consideration to design and modify a program accordingly. Understand how the spring resistance can effectively assist clients and offer myriad programming options for clients with Osteoporosis at any stage.