Dynamic Core Control with the Mini Stability Ball
Description
This energizing Mat-based workshop explores how the Mini Stability Balls (Small and Large) can enhance core strength, mobility, and overall performance. Using the STOTT PILATES® Movement System, you’ll learn how these simple tools create dynamic challenges that improve alignment, coordination, and functional strength. Through targeted sequences and progressive layering, experience how the Mini Stability Balls offer added feedback, support, and instability to intensify muscular endurance and refine movement efficiency. Ideal for instructors who want to bring more creativity, precision, and athletic challenge to their Matwork programming, this workshop delivers adaptable options for clients seeking improved balance, power, and movement quality.Available Course Credits
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Merrithew® | 0.20 |
Learning Objectives
- Apply the STOTT PILATES® Principles within the Movement System to improve movement quality, strength, and control.
- Utilize Mini Stability Balls to enhance core activation, neuromuscular coordination, and muscular endurance.
- Create programming to develop mobility, strength, and endurance to support everyday function and athletic performance.
- Explore progressive sequences to challenge stability and proprioception, promoting efficient and effective movement mechanics.
Course Content
| Welcome | Module | ||
| Resources | Module | ||
| Roll Call | Module | ||
| Next Steps | Module |
Non-Refundable/Non-Transferable:
All fees for courses/workshops are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Student Cancellations:
If a student cancels their enrollment in a course/workshop, no refunds or credits will be issued.
Schedule Changes:
Enrollments cannot be transferred to another student, course, or workshop.
Provider Cancellations:
Merrithew® reserves the right to cancel or modify courses/workshops up to three (3) weeks prior to the scheduled date. In such cases, students will be notified, and any paid fees may be applied to a future course or refunded in full.
For assistance regarding your enrollment, please email academy@merrithew.com .
The following equipment and props are used in this workshop:
- Pilates Mat (1:1)
- Mini Stability Ball, Small (1:1)
- Mini Stability Ball, Large (1:1)
To fully participate in this workshop, participants must have access to the equipment listed for the session. Merrithew® equipment is strongly encouraged, as instruction will be delivered using Merrithew equipment. Participants using substitute equipment will not be blocked from participating; however, Instructor Trainers will not be able to modify the workshop content or provide guidance on adapting exercises during the session.
If you’re interested in purchasing any of the equipment or props featured in this workshop, please visit Merrithew Shop or contact the Merrithew Sales team at equipment@merrithew.com.
STOTT PILATES® 0.2 Continuing Education Credits
Specialty Tracks
Athletic Conditioning, Group Matwork