STOTT PILATES education and certification programs empower instructors to motivate, challenge and retain clients long term.
Often referred to as the "Ivy League" school of Pilates, STOTT PILATES provides you with the depth of knowledge and practical programming options to teach effective group or personal training programs to clients of any age or fitness level - from post-rehabilitation patients to elite athletes. It's just one of the reasons our graduates are in high demand worldwide.
Often referred to as the "Ivy League" school of Pilates, STOTT PILATES provides you with the depth of knowledge and practical programming options to teach effective group or personal training programs to clients of any age or fitness level - from post-rehabilitation patients to elite athletes. It's just one of the reasons our graduates are in high demand worldwide.
Because smart choices bring benefits.
Despite increased technology and efficiency, now, more than ever, there are multiple demands on your time. Work smarter by streamlining your efforts, and simplify the way you do business by choosing STOTT PILATES. Because we're an all-in-one resource that has all the answers you need.The largest and most respected pilates training and certification organization worldwide.
- The STOTT PILATES organization has a close to 20-year heritage of developing and delivering high caliber, relevant and scientifically-based training and certification programs
- STOTT PILATES is a full-service company that offers consistently high quality products and services, including an award-winning line-up of professional videos and manuals and a full complement of commercial grade pilates equipment
- STOTT PILATES has training and certification centers worldwide, and attends dozens of trade shows and conferences making its CEC workshops accessible to instructors worldwide
- STOTT PILATES is a senior partner of IDEA, the world's leading membership organization for health and fitness professionals, a founding sponsor of the Pilates Method Alliance, and a sponsor and member of the International Health and Racquet Sports Association
- STOTT PILATES is recognized by the American Council on Exercise and Can-Fit-Pro as a continuing education provider
- The STOTT PILATES web site and Instructor Finder for STOTT PILATES certified instructors attracts more than 1 million unique visitors annually
General Course Objectives
Our programs provide a balanced and thorough blend of theory, observation and practical experience to help you master the STOTT PILATES repertoire. In each course, you learn:- How to apply STOTT PILATES biomechanical principles of core stability, breathing and alignment to all exercises
- A complete breakdown of each exercise
- Exercise goals, muscular initiation and movement sequencing
- Modifications to increase or decrease exercise intensity
- Modifications for specific body types and postural issues
- How to recognize optimal and less than optimal movement patterns
- A variety of programming options to keep clients motivated
- Effective communication, verbal cues and imagery for performance enhancement and client motivation