April 6 – 7, 2024, Pacific Northwest Pilates Education’s IQ of Movement conference will focus workshops designed to support “Pilates for Active Aging.” With the U.S. aging population increasing, effective Pilates teaching for this demographic is crucial. STOTT PILATES® workshops by PNWPE will address exercise modifications: how to program Pilates to make exercise relevant and functional for an active, aging population.
Mastering Pilates for Active Aging: IQ of Movement Conference Workshops
STOTT PILATES® Reformer for the Older Adult
Join our interactive workshop on the Reformer for older adults, developed by the Merrithew® team. Despite aging-related challenges, adapting to endurance and strength training is well-documented. The Reformer offers versatile spring tension for full-body and core training. Learn exercise modifications and considerations for mobility and strength limitations to enhance core stability, increase muscle mass, improve range of motion, and boost body awareness.
Saturday, April 6, 2024
11:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. PST
Live-streamed via Zoom
$135
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STOTT PILATES® Stability Chair™ for the Older Adult
As older adults embrace active lifestyles, exercise becomes crucial. The STOTT PILATES® Split-Pedal Stability Chair™ is ideal for those with reduced strength and mobility. Discover how this chair enhances core strength, postural awareness, joint mobility, and balance. Developed by the Merrithew® team, its exercises simulate functional activities such as stair climbing and rising from a chair.
Saturday, April 6, 2024
2:15 – 4:15 p.m. PST
Live-streamed via Zoom
$135
.2 STOTT PILATES Cecs
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STOTT PILATES® Cueing & Modifications on the Reformer for a Client with Postural Issues
Individuals with particular postural concerns benefit from tailored programs to realign their skeleton and rebalance muscles effectively. This lecture/demo, created by the Merrithew® team, examines exercises from the Essential Reformer repertoire. It delves into how these movements can be customized for each person. Specific postural habits are explored, focusing on muscular imbalances related to kyphosis-lordosis, sway back, and flat back postures. The session covers recognizing and targeting lengthened, weak, shortened, or tight muscles due to these habits. It also addresses exercise selection, appropriate cues, and modifications.
Sunday, April 7, 2024
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. PST
Live-streamed via Zoom
$135
.2 STOTT PILATES Cecs
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STOTT PILATES® Fitness Circle Flow
Boost your strength, flexibility, and muscle tone using the versatile Fitness Circle® resistance ring. This invigorating routine, created by the Merrithew® team, enhances body awareness in various positions, even while standing. Discover fresh exercise variations targeting the upper and lower body, including arms, shoulders, legs, and abs, for a comprehensive toning session.
Sunday, April 7, 2024
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. PST
Live-streamed via Zoom
$135
.2 STOTT PILATES Cecs
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STOTT PILATES® Spring Wall
Discover the many programming options available with the STOTT PILATES® Spring Wall™ (Note: Cadillac & V2 Max may be used as alternatives to the Spring Wall). Explore how the Roll-Down Bar, Arm and Leg Springs attached to any of the 12 spring hook positions can add variety while targeting individual muscle groups and creating simple to more complex movement patterns. With this workout, developed by the Merrithew® team, discover how a wide range of basic and intermediate level exercises can be programmed into a full Spring Wall workout or used as a compliment to any Matwork routine. The perfect addition to a small space.
Equipment used in this workshop:
Spring Wall (substitute with the Cadillac or V2 Max) Raised Mat Maple Pole
Sunday, April 7, 2024
2 – 4 p.m. PST
Live-streamed via Zoom
$135
.2 STOTT PILATES Cecs
Register HERE
Want to learn more about how to help your client prevent slips, trips and falls?
On April 5th and 6th, Pacific Northwest Pilates Education’s highly anticipated IQ of Movement conference returns with a dynamic focus: “Pilates for an Active Aging Population.” Hosted by leading experts in the field, this year’s conference promises a deep dive into tailored workshops and sessions crafted to equip instructors with the tools and insights needed to guide and support vibrant older adults through Pilates.
This same weekend will see Melanie Byford-Young Education offering complementary content during The Synergy Series, further enriching and enhancing the exploration of this vital topic. Melanie will lead a workshop on the Science of Balance and Fall Prevention, a vital aspect of training for older adults.