EDUCATION

Intensive Mat-Plus (IMP) Online provides you with the solid foundation and skills you need to develop effective and motivating group and personal training programs. This course teaches you to design and teach the Level 1 (Essential and Intermediate) Matwork repertoire, integrating light accessories to add variety and meet the specific needs of your clients.

‍You will learn:
‍Workout composition for personal and group trainingEssential, Intermediate, Power workouts
Flex-Band®, Fitness Circle® and Arc Barrel® workouts
Effective communication and observational skills, verbal cueing and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation
Modifications for specific body types, postural issues and conditions
How to incorporate resistance equipment to support and intensify exercises
Theory and practice of postural analysis
Exercise layering related to effective program design
63 exercises plus multiple modifications

‍Required Materials 
Purchase either digital or DVD course package:

Intensive Mat-Plus™ (IMP) Course Package · Manual + Digital Video
or
Intensive Mat-Plus™ (IMP) Course Package · Manual + DVD‍

‍NOTE: Matwork & Reformer Support Materials Book is required for IMP and IR courses but only needs to be purchased once so not included in Course Package.

‍Required Props
‍Mat
Flex-Band (Strongly Recommended) 
Fitness Circle (Strongly Recommended) 

‍Pricing
$1215 “Early Bird” is more than 3-weeks in advance, with early registration pricing is discounted.
$1515 “Late Bird” is less than 3-weeks advance.

‍Exam
Course attendance will grant you a "letter of completion" which is often sufficient to get apprentice teaching work while you study for the certification exam. Exams are schedule up to 6-months after course completion. The Mat Level 1 certified exam is currently $300.

‍DURATION
40 hours instruction (plus additional time incase of technical difficulties)

‍Prerequisites
You should have a working knowledge of functional anatomy. If you need a refresher or to get started learning anatomy, sign up for Lead Instructor Trainer and studio founder Holly Furgason's online anatomy course BASIC ANATOMY FOR PILATES INSTRUCTORS hosted by Udemy. 

You should have attended a minimum 30 hours Pilates classes/workouts, preferably STOTT PILATES. All registrants of this course receive FREE access to Blue Sparrow Pilates online group classes for a period of time. Additionally, you can practice the matwork along with the DVDs or enroll in Merrithew's online group access as well.

Scholarships available for BIPOC students. Click to read details.
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Registration
If you do not live in the Bay Area, please let us know before registering for the course. Merrithew requires students residing outside of our Licensed Training Center area to request admission to this course. 

Click this link and follow instructions to more info and register.

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This simple Pilates-based routine developed by the Merrithew™ team uses the support and resistance of a Conditioning Towel to maintain form. Ideal for those who are less flexible, the towel assists in helping increase range of motion of the joints and allows muscles to lengthen effectively. Scapular and shoulder stability are highlighted while core strength and stability are enhanced, enabling better performance in other physical activities.

Specialty tracks: Golf Conditioning, Group Matwork, Active for Life

Learning objectives:
Apply STOTT PILATES Five Basic Principles to select Matwork exercises
Understand when and where a towel can be used in Matwork exercises
Learn how a towel can be used to support and challenge Matwork exercises
Discover how to create simple programs that improve functionality and performance

Equipment used in the workshop:
Pilates Mat
Conditioning Towel

0.2 STOTT PILATES CECs

‍Pricing
$100 “Early Bird” is more than 3-weeks in advance, with early registration pricing is discounted.
$125 “Late Bird” is less than 3-weeks advance.

This workshop will be conducted online via Zoom.
All times indicated are Pacific Time (PST).

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Mobilizing the joints, from the spine to the appendages, is necessary to maintain a supple resilient body. However, flexibility and range of motion alone are not enough. In order to have a fully functional physique, creating stability in all movements is equally as important. Created by the programming team at Merrithew, this workout incorporates the simple Sliding Mobility Disks in Matwork-based sequences that move and challenge the musculature of the whole body. The three-dimensional patterns include floor work for the arms, legs and core, and progress to a standing series that targets upright balance and control. Find exercise options for all levels of clients with this all-in-one workout.

Specialty tracks: Golf Conditioning, Group Matwork, Interdisciplinary

Learning objectives:
Learn a workout that exclusively employs the Sliding Mobility Disks
Discover exercise variations that up-level or down-level the intensity of the workout
Learn exercises that target the upper and lower body as well as the core
Review teaching skills to get the best performance from your clients

Equipment used in the workshop:
Mat
‍Sliding Mobility Disks 
‍Note: If you do not have sliding mobility disks you could use a wash cloth or furniture mover.

‍0.2 STOTT PILATES CECs

‍Pricing
$100 “Early Bird” is more than 3-weeks in advance, with early registration pricing is discounted.
$125 “Late Bird” is less than 3-weeks advance.

This workshop will be conducted online via Zoom.
All times indicated are Pacific Time (PST).

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‍Dynamic exercises can help develop more physical control. Flowing sequences require more endurance from the working muscles and fluid conditioning helps develop deeper connections throughout the body. In this workshop created by the programming team at Merrithew™, learn flowing exercise sequences using a softer and shorter Foam Roller that will aid in hydrating and mobilizing fascia while increasing joint range of motion and mental focus. Transitions between movements require strength and stability as well as coordination and concentration, fostering a sense of heightened awareness and self-perception.

Specialty tracks: Dance, Group Matwork, Interdisciplinary

Learning objectives:
‍Explore flowing sequences using a Foam Roller™ 
Soft Density
Understand how flowing exercises can positively affect strength, mobility and focus
Discuss how fascia can be targeted with rolling and hydrating movements
Discover how concentration can increase overall body awareness

2 STOTT PILATES CECs

Equipment used in the workshop:
Mat
Mini Foam Roller‍
‍Note: Regular length foam roller will work for the majority of the exercises.

‍0.2 STOTT PILATES CECs

‍Pricing
$100 “Early Bird” is more than 3-weeks in advance, with early registration pricing is discounted.
$125 “Late Bird” is less than 3-weeks advance.

This workshop will be conducted online via Zoom.
All times indicated are Pacific Time (PST).

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