Continuing Education

Fee:  $135

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Instructor:  Kristi Quinn

Explore the benefits of working on the Reformer for the older adult in this interactive workshop, developed by the Merrithew^™ team. Despite decrements associated with aging, the ability to adapt to endurance and strength training is well documented. The Reformer provides widely variable spring tensions to address both upper and lower body as well as core training. Modifications of exercises and considerations for limited mobility and strength issues are discussed with a view to enhance core stability, increase lean muscle mass, increase range of motion and improve body awareness.

Fee:  $135

.2 STOTT PILATES^® CECs

Instructor: Shane Belau

This is another Mat workout in the series of flowing sequences developed by the Merrithew^™ team that promotes breath to enhance the quality of movement, energizing the body and calming the mind. Small handheld weights are incorporated into this challenging flowing series creating a greater awareness of the periphery, while the essential breath patterns maintain mindfulness of the quality of movement.

Instructor:  Rebecca Schroeder

Fee:  $135

Mobilizing the joints, from the spine to the appendages, is necessary to maintain a supple resilient body. However, flexibility and range of motion alone are not enough. In order to have a fully functional physique, creating stability in all movements is equally as important. Created by the programming team at Merrithew^™, this workout incorporates the simple Sliding Mobility Disks^™ in Matwork-based sequences that move and challenge the musculature of the whole body. The three-dimensional patterns include floor work for the arms, legs and core, and progress to a standing series that targets upright balance and control. Find exercise options for all levels of clients with this all-in-one workout.

Instructor:  Michelle Gantz

Fee:  $320

CECs:  .7 STOTT PILATES®

The Equipment program created through the ZEN•GA® approach to movement allow us to utilize the unique quality of spring resistance. The coiling and uncoiling quality of the springs creates a more fluid, resilient body. The ZEN•GA® Equipment Course will help us explore the principles that make up the method and apply them to movement programs designed to reach the desired goals. This is a seven-hour in-class training (plus one-hour break) - and some previous yoga or other mind-body training is highly recommended.

Fee:  $135

.2 STOTT PILATES^® CECs

Instructor:  Shane Belau

Build your exercise library with a class-ready workout that provides practical examples of the concepts of Breath, Support, Yield and Flow: the principles of the ZEN•GA^® program. This workshop, from the movement experts at Merrithew^™, incorporates new research linking fascia to muscle contraction, force transmission, posture and proprioception. Discover uses for props in a multi-dimensional, playful, intuitive way in an accessible overall workout with an upper body emphasis. Learn to honor individual freedoms and limitations and customize exercises to avoid triggering pain and maximize movement efficiency.

Fee:  $250

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This high-energy four-hour workshop, developed by the Merrithew^™ team, is a great opportunity for Instructors looking to bring music-inspired movement to their clients. Following the class template used in the Total Barre Foundation Course and with the same level of intensity, Instructors learn unique choreography to create a biomechanically well-balanced and fun Barre program. Incorporating light props such as the Flex-Band^®, Mini Stability Ball^™ and Toning Balls^™ gives Instructors more flexibility for their clients in an hour-long, endurance-focused class.

Fee:  $135

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Instructor:  Kristi Quinn

Barre workouts have the potential to be both vigorous and enjoyable. Bring the energy of music to a challenging workout brought to you by the Merrithew^™ team. Participants learn how to build intensity using the structure of the Total Barre^® class template. This workout introduces elements of athletic conditioning and performance training to individual exercise segments for an intense full-body workout. Learn how to modify each of the 11 segments to focus training on specific movements or areas of the body. Explore how muscular endurance, strength, stability and agility can be trained with a fluid, yet-high intensity workout. Powerful music selections propel the intensity-driven routines to amplify the results and energize every participant.

Fee:  $135

.2 STOTT PILATES^® CECs

In this workshop, developed by the Merrithew^™ team, learn how the Fitness Circle^® brings variety and challenge into group or private Reformer settings. Add more challenge to adductors and abductors of the peripheral limbs as well as assist in activating the core. The Fitness Circle^® resistance ring reinforces correct muscle firing patterns and helps ensure correct positioning while adding an element of fun and variety to each workout.

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

STOTT PILATES^® CECs-7

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

STOTT PILATES^® CECs-7

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

Fee:  $135

.2 STOTT PILATES^® CECs

Instructor: Shane Belau

Build your exercise library with a class-ready overall workout that provides practical examples of the concepts of Breath, Support, Yield and Flow: the principles of the ZEN•GA^® program. This workshop, from the movement experts at Merrithew^™, incorporates new research linking fascia to muscle contraction, force transmission, posture and proprioception. Use small props in a buoyant, playful way in an accessible workout with a lower body emphasis. Learn to honor individual freedoms and limitations and customize exercises to avoid triggering pain and maximize movement efficiency.

Instructor:  Kristi Quinn

Fee:  $850

1.6 STOTT PILATES^® CECs

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: Rebecca Schroeder

Fee:  $135

Experience all aspects of functional training – squat, hinge, lunge, pull, push and rotate – in this full-body integrated workout. The 5 lb Soft Kettlebell Plus is unlike any other, it can be configured and utilized in diverse ways to add challenge and enhance awareness to both standing and Matwork-based exercises. The Merrithew^™ Programming Team presents innovative sequences incorporating variations of traditional compound Kettlebell moves along with Pilates repertoire.

Fee:  $320

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Instructor:  Shane Belau

The ZEN•GA^® program is a teaching modality that consciously connects the body and the mind through a fusion of Pilates, yoga, martial arts and meditation. Through intention and imagery, ZEN•GA will unleash the body from tension and bring more clarity to the mind. Using props and equipment, we stimulate the fascial system and build endurance, strength, mobility and stability while cultivating a greater sense of physical awareness.

Our ZEN•GA^® programs provide a balanced and thorough blend of theory, observation and practical experience to help you master the repertoire. Both courses teach you workouts that are functional; combining strength, endurance, flexibility, and dynamic stability of the entire body while increasing awareness and mindfulness through movement. Provide your clients with a mindful workout that encompass the bodies’ natural rhythms developing more ease and proficiency while developing a more youthful, resilient fluid body, stimulating the neuromyofascial web of the body and hydrating the myofascial meridians.

Instructor: Kristi Quinn

Fee:  $320

.6 CECs

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.