[2] Many Stott Pilates courses are CEC-approved and recognized by organizations like the American Council on Exercise (ACE).
[7] Lindsay received his business degree from Dalhousie University and then went on train as an actor at The Juilliard School in the drama department, Group 14.
[7][6][10][11] The two of them moved back to Toronto in 1987, and in 1988 they opened a Pilates studio in their apartment and worked other jobs to make ends meet.
[13][14] Many Stott Pilates courses and workshops are part of the Continuing Education Credit (CEC) programme, and many of them are also recognized by outside organizations, including the American Council on Exercise (ACE).
[18][19][20][21] The method emphasizes core stability, neuromuscular performance, and a balance of strength and flexibility through five key principles: proper breathing, pelvic stabilization, rib cage alignment, scapular movement, and correct head and cervical spine positioning to prevent tension and strain.