Flexion-Free Workshop

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. Small handweights, 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.

Learning objectives

Discuss how the STOTT PILATES® Five Basic 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

Workshop Dated: Wednesday September 29, 2021
Course Times: 5:00-7:00pm
CEC#: 0.2
Workshop Fee: $125.00
Instructor Trainer: Kim Dunleavy

VIRTUAL WORKSHOP -- Via ZOOM
Props required: Pilates Mat, handweights or soft dumbbells, flex-band and stability cushions