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Jamie Casey joins me for some Saturday Night Disco!

I’m so lucky to work with such amazing instructors at our studio and around the world. This week on JG TV, I’m joined by Jamie Casey for another exercise in the series, Some Of My Favorites.

Jamie is showing us one of her favorite exercises we’re calling Saturday Night Disco. It’s so challenging and creative. It has multiples layers and Jamie makes it look too easy. Jamie and I also give you ways to make the exercise more and less challenging. This is one of the best in the series, so be sure to check it out. See the link below.

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This week on JG TV

I’m so excited to post this next video. It truly is one of my favorite exercises, so it’s perfect that it’s part of my series “These are some of my favorites.” I know you’re going to love Pike Push-up on a Ball. I’m joined by fitness expert, Jake Robinson, for this challenging and fun, upper body and core exercise. Check it out.

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Bicycle on a Ball! Kelly Curtis joins me for this challenging exercise on JG TV

I love this exercise! It’s a plank, on a ball, with moving parts. It doesn’t get much better than that for me. And Kelly does an amazing job demonstrating and showing how you can make the exercise a bit easier, if it’s too much. But, my favorite part is when she shows you how to make the exercise even more challenging by adding movement in a different plane. It’s a concept called perturbation and it’s so cool and so challenging – so make sure to watch the short video clip to the end. Enjoy!

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CORE™ Weekend in Long Beach, AUG 24 and 25 with John Garey

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I’m so excited to be teaching CORE programming at our own studio next weekend.  I hope you’ll join me for a weekend of learning and fun!  Sign up for CORE Athletic Conditioning and Performance Training Foundations Day with me in Long Beach, CA. Next Saturday, AUG 24 from 11am-7pm. You’ll learn the science behind Plyometrics, Strength Training, Agility and Speed Training, Balance Training and so much more! Take your knowledge to the next level. And on Sunday, AUG 25, I’m teaching 3 CORE Workshops. Click the link below to see more info or call Jenn Frazier on our new Instructor Hotline (562) 430-3006.

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Our latest JG TV series, Some Of My Favorites, adds another exercise clip.

Check out this week’s, JG TV episode. I’m joined by Fitness Expert and JGFP Instructor Jake Robinson. He’s showing us one of his favorite exercises, Superman On A Ball. It’s a simple and awesome exercise for the back, glutes, and hamstrings.

 

I love that we show ways to make the exercise harder and easier. Check it out and let me know what you think.

John

Superman on a ball

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Now featuring, “Some Of My Favorites” on JG TV

I’m so happy to show off our new series, “Some Of My Favorites,” Featuring some of the Fitness Experts that teach with me at LiveMetta Pilates. Check out our first 3 videos:
1. http://youtu.be/pilK90_w_Hk The intro which gives you information about what the series includes and how it was shot.
2. http://youtu.be/bjJZwsoa4eY The first exercise in the series featuring Chase Owens as our guest instructor: Sideways Crunch. Very challenging and fun full body exercise. Chase makes this one look much easier than it is, but we give you ways to make it easier and more challenging.
3. http://youtu.be/GoaSYQFYAu0 The next exercise in the series features Jamie Casey as our guest instructor with the exercise Liberty Lunge. Jamie is a great instructor and gives super clear instruction and show great technique.

We’ll release a new video each week so check back and / or subscribe to our youtube channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/jgpilates

See you soon.

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Our New Video Series – All you need is you!

I’ve put together a series of exercises for a workout program called “All You Need Is You.”  It’s a challenging group of exercises that covers all the muscles in the body.  And the best part is that you don’t need any exercise equipment.  Just you!  That means it’s perfect for when you can’t make it to the gym or when you’re traveling.  We have 12 exercises in the series and we release a new exercise each week.  So far there are two videos ready for viewing.  The first is Push-up play time and those of you who know me, know that I LOVE push-ups.  I think it’s the perfect exercise.  There are so many ways to make a simple exercise harder or easier.  The second exercise in the series is the Power Lunge Sprinter.  This is a really dynamic exercise that involves stability, balance and power (a combination of strength and speed).  So check out our series and let us know what you think.

Stay tuned, we’ll post a new exercise each week.

Here’s the link.  https://education.livemettapilates.com/jgfit-tv/

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5 Reasons to Take Your STOTT PILATES Certification Exam

5 Reasons to take your STOTT PILATES® Exam…Now!

Review and Exam Prep

  1. Finish what you started!  You’ve worked so hard to get through the course and learn the material.  It can be nerve wracking to take an exam, but this is how you and everyone else knows that you’ve learned what you need to be one the best Pilates instructors in the business!
  2. We’re rooting for you!  At John Garey Fitness & Pilates, we’re in the business of helping you achieve your goals.  We’ve certified hundreds of instructors over last 12 years. You came into the program wanting to be a certified Pilates Instructor.  We offer one of the best ways to prepare to take your exam – our review sessions – even if you’ve fallen off of the ‘study train’ since you took your Pilates course(s).  Our 2 Review Sessions designed by John Garey, Master Instructor Trainer, help you prepare and let you know if you are ready, and if not – what areas you need to focus on.  Check out this link and click on the Reviews and Exams tab to read more about our reviews. https://education.livemettapilates.com/instructor-training/stott-pilates-training/
  3. Make more money!  The best places to teach require that you are certified and they typically pay more than those facilities that don’t require a certification.  And even studios and fitness facilities that may hire you without being certified, will often pay more money to those who are certified.  Once certified, you’ll have access to the Job Postings on the Merrithew Health & Fitness Website – most of which require you to be certified.
  4. Professionalism!  You will be seen by others, both clients and colleagues, as more professional once you are certified.  Clients definitely want to work with someone they know is qualified and who has finished their certification process.  You’ll be able to
  5. Success!  The main reason I hear that students don’t take their exam is that they’re nervous they won’t pass.  Remember that a little nervousness is actually a performance enhancer – it can sharpen your mind, and improve your performance.  Our Instructor Trainers work very hard at making you feel as comfortable as possible, so you’ll perform better.  We can’t give you the answers, of course, but we’ll do what we can to steer you in the right direction.  Our number one goal is to prepare you to be a great instructor and we strongly believe that being certified is a major step in that direction.  And in the end, the exam is part of the learning process.  So if you don’t pass, you can always retest.  So don’t let nerves get in the way of your successful career.  Contact us today and we’ll help get you on the certification track again and help you achieve your goal of becoming a STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor.

For more information or to sign up for our Exam Review Sessions this coming weekend with John Garey, Master Instructor Trainer, call (562) 430-3006.

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5 Reasons to Attend the JG Spring Conference, April 5-7

There is still time to sign up for our JG Spring Conference, April 5-7.

There is still time to sign up for our JG Spring Conference, April 5-7.

Our JG Spring Conference is just around the corner, April 5-7, and we still have a few spots available in many of our workshops.  I put together the 5 top reasons I think you should come to this event, if you’re not already signed up.

TOP 5 REASONS TO ATTEND THE JG SPRING CONFERENCE, APRIL 5-7

  1. CECs – Our workshops offer both STOTT PILATES® and ACE Continuing Credits.  So why wait until the end of the year and rush, when you can get your credits out of the way in one weekend, or even one day?  
  2. New Programming – Check out the brand new CORE™ and zen·ga™ programs from the expert team that brought you STOTT PILATES®.  These two new brands from Merrithew Health & Fitness will take your skills to the next level.  CORE™ is Athletic Conditioning and Performance Training.  Zen·ga™ is a fusion of yoga and STOTT PILATES®, and so much more.  You can take the CORE™ foundations Day on Friday to become a CORE™ Instructor.  And you can take both CORE™ and zen·ga™ workshops on Saturday and Sunday.  All workshops provide STOTT PILATES® CECs and ACE CECs.   Click here for the complete schedule under our Spring Conference tab.
  3. Amazing presenters:

Mary Jo Ketterhagen-Ida, STOTT PILATES Lead Instructor Trainer, presents zen-ga and Rehab workshops.

 

John Garey, CSCS, STOTT PILATES Master Instructor Trainer

John Garey, CSCS, STOTT PILATES and CORE Master Instructor Trainer, teaches CORE and STOTT PILATES Athletic Conditioning workshops.

Heather Lawson, STOTT PILATES Lead Instructor Trainer, presents Stability Barre workshops.

 

4. Essential Programming – We’re offering programming every Pilates Instructor needs:  Rehab workshops such as Programming for Osteoporosis, and Programming for Scoliosis.  Every instructor needs to know how to program for diverse populations, so don’t miss this opportunity to increase your knowledge!

5. Specialty Tracks – If you want to set yourself apart as a top instructor, become a specialist.  Merrithew Health & Fitness offers a number of specialty tracks to choose from.  All you need to do is take workshops in that category to become a specialists.  Click here to find out more about our Specialty Track Program under the Spring Conference tab.

There are many more reasons to attend.  I hope you’ll join us this coming weekend.  Our next conference will be in the Fall.  Please contact the studio to sign up (562) 430-3006 or click here to register on-line.

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