Pilates DVD – Basic Pilates 1 – Merrithew®

With a workout time of just 30 minutes, this DVD along with your Exercise Mat will establish the fundamentals of Merrithew® pilates, allowing you to maximize the benefits of your workout. Learn how to establish core stability and a mind-body connection. Get started today by learning to balance strength with flexibility.

MORE INFORMATION
WORKOUT LEVEL: Beginner audiences (Level 1 of 5)
LANGUAGE TRACKS: English, French
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: Exercise Mat

Kick start your way to flat abs and fit arms and legs! Develop a body that looks and feels great! Ground yourself in the essentials of Merrithew® pilates to gain proper positioning and maximum benefit from your workouts. This routine focuses on developing core strength and flexibility. All you need is a Pilates mat and the desire to create flat abs, a strong back and sculpted arms and legs.

DVD CONTENTS
– 27 exercises
– Workout Time – 30 min
– DVD Length – 66 min
– Closed captioning

CHAPTERS
EXERCISES: Warm Up: Breathing, Imprint & Release, Scapula Isolation, Cat Stretch, Arm Circles, Head Nods, Elevation & Depression, Exercises: Ab Prep, Breast Stroke Prep, Shell Stretch, Hundred, Half Roll Back, Half Roll Up, One Leg Circle, Spine Twist, Rolling Like a Ball, Single Leg Stretch, Obliques Prep, Shoulder Bridge Prep, Saw, Side Kicks, Side Leg Lifts Series, Swimming Prep, Side Bend Prep, Push Up Prep, Seal and Mermaid

BONUS FEATURES
– Review the Five Basic Principles
– 5-minute bonus workout
– Work out with music only
– Check out MERRITHEW™ Equipment
– Learn about instructor training

INSTRUCTOR
Moira Merrithew, together with President and CEO of MERRITHEW™, Lindsay G. Merrithew, has spent over two decades promoting the benefits of responsible exercise through their brands STOTT PILATES®, ZEN•GA™, Total Barre™ and CORE™ Athletic Conditioning & Performance Training™. Working closely with a team of physical therapists, sports medicine and fitness professionals, they ensure all programming is aligned with current scientific and biomechanical research.