About the DVDs

DISK 1: PRENATAL PILATES ON THE MAT: Minimize discomfort and increase strength during pregnancy with the Prenatal Pilates on the Mat workout!

The versatility of Pilates makes it a great and effective workout during pregnancy. Master Instructor Trainer PJ O’Clair will help you maintain strong abdominal, back, and pelvic floor muscles to assist in a more comfortable pregnancy and delivery. This workout will help keep you strong and your energy levels high, while enhancing your muscle tone and maintaining a healthy body weight.

DISK 2: PRENATAL PILATES ON THE BALL: Enjoy this unique and effective routine that prepares your mind and body for motherhood.

STOTT PILATES® exercise is the key to a feel-good pregnancy and helps prepare your mind and body for motherhood. Learn exercises and tips from PJ O’Clair on how to support your changing body and build upper body strength using the versatile Stability Ball™ and Flex-Band® so you look and feel your fittest.

DISK 3: POST-NATAL PILATES: Take some time for yourself with this energizing full-body workout!

This post-natal routine is specifically designed to be gentle on your abdominals while reactivating and strengthening the deep pelvic floor muscles. By following the PJ O'Clair's cues you will reach your fitness goals in no time! Feel stronger and rejuvenated while preparing your mind and body for the daily challenges of Motherhood.

INSTRUCTIONAL LEVEL: Women in the 2nd trimester of pregnancy (Level 1 of 5)
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Exercise Mat
SOUNDTRACK LANGUAGES: English
See RELATED PRODUCTS to purchase required equipment.

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Featured Instructor

Moira Merrithew

Master Instructor Trainer, Moira Merrithew, together with President and CEO of STOTT PILATES® Lindsay G. Merrithew and a team of physical therapists, sports medicine and fitness professionals, has spent more than a decade refining the STOTT PILATES® method of exercise and equipment. This resulted in the inclusion of modern principles of exercise science and spinal rehabilitation, making it safer and more effective. This clear and detailed approach forms the basis for STOTT PILATES® training and certification programs.

Key Benefits

• Stay physically active, strong and energized during pregnancy
• Exercise in comfortable positions
• Strengthen the abs to help speed up post-natal recovery
• Enhance muscle tone and lengthen tight muscles
• Maintain a healthy weight

DVD Contents

• 30 exercises
• Workout Time - 32 min
• DVD Length - 66 min

Chapters

WARM UP: Breathing, Flex Forward, Breathing into Flexion & Extension, Pelvic Floor Engagement, Imprint & Release, Protraction & Retraction, Cat Stretch, Spinal Rotation, Elevation & Depression, Head Nods
EXERCISES: Spine Twist, Saw, Resting on Elbows: Hip Release, Resting on Elbows: Bend & Stretch, Lower & Lift, Leg Circles, Hip Rolls, Leg Lifts, Side-Lying, Side Kicks, Side Leg Lift Series, Side Bend Prep, Twist, Squats, Leg Pull Front Prep, Swimming Prep, Push-Up, Lunge Forward Thigh Stretch, Mermaid Stretch, Rotation with Port de Bras, Arm Circles Seated

Bonus Features

• A special message from the founders of STOTT PILATES, Lindsay & Moira Merrithew
• The STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles for Professionals
• Bonus workout – try the next level
• Work out with music only
• Preview other video titles
• Meet the instructors
• Check out STOTT PILATES equipment
• Learn about instructor training

INSTRUCTIONAL LEVEL: Women in the 2nd trimester of pregnancy (Level 1 of 5)
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Stability Ball™ and Flex-Band® exerciser
SOUNDTRACK LANGUAGES: English
See RELATED PRODUCTS to purchase required equipment.

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Featured Instructor

PJ O'Clair

STOTT PILATES® Master Instructor Trainer PJ O’Clair has been a leader and consultant in the fitness industry for more than 25 years. She is featured in numerous fitness videos including over 25 titles with STOTT PILATESâ. PJ won the prestigious IDEA Program Director of the Year Award in 2008 and was a finalist in 2007. She is a sought-after speaker and consultant at fitness conferences and spas worldwide – and has written numerous articles for industry publications. No matter where she goes, PJ takes her trademark enthusiasm and dynamic personality with her.

Key Benefits

• Strengthen your back, upper body and arms
• Reduce physical and emotional stress
• Feel in control of your body

DVD Contents

• 17 exercises
• Workout Time - 30 min
• DVD Length - 43 min

Chapters

WARM UP: Reverse Ab Prep, Heel Lifts, Running, Lat Pulls, Calf Raises, Horseback, Half Moon, Scapula Isolations

EXERCISES: Leg Lift, Squat, Back Lunge, Against Wall, Against Wall - Hip Adduction, Against Wall - Squat, Imprint & Release, Hip Rolls, Mermaid, Mermaid with Rotation

Bonus Features

• A special message from the founders of STOTT PILATES, Lindsay & Moira Merrithew
• Review the STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles
• Bonus workout – try the next level
• Work out with music only
• Preview other video titles
• Meet the instructors
• Check out STOTT PILATES equipment
• Learn about instructor training

INSTRUCTIONAL LEVEL: Level 1 of 5
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Exercise Mat and Toning Balls™
SOUNDTRACK LANGUAGES: English
See RELATED PRODUCTS to purchase required equipment.

View Clip

Featured Instructor

Moira Merrithew

Master Instructor Trainer, Moira Merrithew, together with President and CEO of STOTT PILATES® Lindsay G. Merrithew and a team of physical therapists, sports medicine and fitness professionals, has spent more than a decade refining the STOTT PILATES® method of exercise and equipment. This resulted in the inclusion of modern principles of exercise science and spinal rehabilitation, making it safer and more effective. This clear and detailed approach forms the basis for STOTT PILATES® training and certification programs.

PJ O'Clair

STOTT PILATES® Master Instructor Trainer PJ O’Clair has been a leader and consultant in the fitness industry for more than 25 years. She is featured in numerous fitness videos including over 25 titles with STOTT PILATES®. PJ won the prestigious IDEA Program Director of the Year Award in 2008 and was a finalist in 2007. She is a sought-after speaker and consultant at fitness conferences and spas worldwide –and has written numerous articles for industry publications. No matter where she goes, PJ takes her trademark enthusiasm and dynamic personality with her.

Key Benefits

• Regain your pre-pregnancy shape
• Conditioning exercises help strengthen and flatten abs
• Tone and sculpt your body
• Reactivate and strengthen deep stabilizing muscles
• Feel more energized

DVD Contents

• 21 exercises
• Workout Time - 36 min
• DVD Length - 72 min

Chapters

EXERCISES: Breathing, Hip Hinge, Spinal Rotation, Scapula Isolation, Swimming Prep, Ab Prep, Hamstring Curls, Leg Slides, Hip Lift, Knee Lift, Spinal Rotation, Side Arm Adduction, Side Leg Lift Series, Breast Stroke Prep, Shell Stretch, Half Roll Back, Spine Twist, Single Leg Stretch, Arm Work, Hamstring Stretch, Spine Stretch Forward, Spine Twist Sitting

Bonus Features

• A special message from the founders of STOTT PILATES, Lindsay & Moira Merrithew
• The STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles for Professionals
• Bonus workout – try the next level
• Work out with music only
• Preview other video titles
• Meet the instructors
• Check out STOTT PILATES equipment
• Learn about instructor training