Merrithew™
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| About | Merrihew™ was co-founded by Lindsay and Moira Merrithew in 1988. For over 25 years they have been dedicated to enriching the lives of others by providing responsible exercise modalities and innovative fitness brands across the globe. Merrithew’s premier Pilates brand, STOTT PILATES®, delivers best-in-class Pilates education and media to everyone from avid exercisers, elite athletes, and pre/post-natal clients, to rehab and fitness professionals, and is used by studios worldwide. Other high-... more less |
| Website | bit.ly/2qkX7yI |
| Address | 2200 Yonge Street, Suite 500 Toronto M4S 2C6 |
| Phone Number | 1-800-910-0001 |
Certification/Training Types
| Description | Designed for fitness, medical and therapy professionals, Merrithew™ Fascial Movement workshops and courses explore the latest research findings on the neuromyofascial skeletal system. With an emphasis on movement variables including Bounce, Sense, Expand and Hydrate, Merrithew Fascial Movement training offers a thorough understanding of what fascia is, what it does, how it moves and how to work with it across a range of varying modalities. Upon completion of the Instructor Course, participants will be able to incorporate content taught in the course to their existing qualifications/training and can use the term “trained in Merrithew™ Fascial Movement”. General Course Objectives: Identify the components of fascia and be able to explain its role and relevance to movement. Articulate the difference between tensegrity and traditional force and lever-based biomechanics. Define and explore fascial movement variables such as Bounce, Sense, Expand & Hydrate. Develop programs for clients of all levels integrating specific fascial movement variables. |
| Course Material Price | $0.00 Note: For pricing information, please contact [email protected] |
| Exam Price | $0.00 |
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| Practical Exam Required | |
| Prerequisite | This course is intended for those who have a solid understanding of functional anatomy and biomechanics. |
| Term Used for Continuing Education | Continuing Education Credit (CEC) |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0 CEC |
| Category | Exercise Physiology, Mind Body, Personal Trainer, Pilates, Special Populations |
| Description | Fascia, the most ubiquitous connective tissue in the body, is creating a buzz in the fitness industry. But what is fascia? Why do fitness professionals need to know about it? What role does it play in movement and sports performance? This primer workshop, created by the Merrithew™ team, demonstrates there is much more to fascia than self-myofascial release, demystifying the fascial system and defining the role it plays in the human body. Through movement, we’ll explore fascial movement variables such as; Bounce, Sense, Expand, and Hydrate. Discover how adding these movement variables to your programming can enhance mobility, strength and durability. This two-hour workshop consisting of theory and application is suitable for fitness professionals with prior fascial knowledge, as well as those to whom fascia is new. It provides a brief preview of topics that are more deeply explored in the 16-hour Fascial Movement Foundation Course |
| Course Material Price | $0.00 Note: For more information, please contact [email protected] |
| Exam Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Delivery Method | |
| Practical Exam Required | |
| Prerequisite | |
| Term Used for Continuing Education | Continuing Education Credit (CEC) |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 0 CEC |
| Category | Exercise Physiology, Mind Body, Pilates, Special Populations |
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