Flexion Free
Description
Fitness and Pilates Instructors meet a variety of clients who are restricted in their movements for a variety of reasons. Often, spinal flexion is contraindicated due to some specified concern. Learn how to modify Pilates exercises in a range of intensity levels to create workouts that achieve the primary goal of limiting spinal flexion while providing an effective full-body workout. Toning Balls, Stability Cushions and the Flex-Band® exerciser are used to increase upper body resistance while further challenging the stability of the torso in a neutral alignment.Workshop
Available Course Credits
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Merrithew® | 0.30 |
Learning Objectives
- Discuss how the STOTT PILATES® Principles apply when movement is restricted
- Discover how to create a challenging workout without altering spinal alignment
- Learn to incorporate small handweights in a full flexion-free workout
- Explore exercise modifications in order to keep the workout safe
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)
- Toning Balls (2:1)
- Flex-Band (1:1)
- Stability Cushions (2:1)
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
Active for Life, Post-Rehabilitation Conditioning, Group Matwork