1. Pilates A vision of health and high performance “ To achieve the highest accomplishments within the scope of our capabilities in all walks of life, we must constantly strive to acquire strong healthy bodies and develop our minds to the limit of our ability” Joseph H. Pilates “Return to Life through Contrology” - 1945

2. Bruno Artero Bruno Artero is a former Rugby Player with the Rugby Club Orleans in France. He has been involved in the development of Youth/HS Rugby in the USA since 2004. Bruno founded and directed the San Diego Youth Rugby Mustangs between 2004 and 2008. He was head coach for the Griffins U18 and Manager of the U18 USA National Team during the 2007-2008 season. Bruno was introduced ten years ago to Pilates. He has a particular interest in incorporating Pilates in the training of High Performance Athletes, especially in the training of USA Rugby elite players. Bruno opened with his wife in 2004, the Marla Bingham Studio, located in La Jolla, to provide equipment-based body conditioning and rehabilitation for clients of all ages and abilities. Bruno is a Pilates Method Alliance member. Bruno Artero and the Marla Bingham Studio are an official training partner of USA Rugby.

3. Mat Pilates

4. Pilates Reformer

5. Chair Ladder Barrel and Barrel

6. Trapeze Table

7. Pilates & Rugby What professional dancers discovered years ago, the NBA, NFL, MLB and USA Rugby are discovering now – that Pilates is one of the best forms of conditioning a top tier athlete can participate in

8. The 3 Guiding Pilates Principles Whole Body Health Whole Body Health Whole Body Commitment Whole Body Commitment Breath Breath

9. The Pilates Movement Principles Proper breathing Proper breathing Balanced muscle development Balanced muscle development Concentration Concentration Control Control Centering Centering Precision Precision Rhythm Rhythm

10. Goals and Benefits Coordination Coordination Posture Posture Flexibility and range of motion Flexibility and range of motion Core strength and power Core strength and power Effective and precise movement Effective and precise movement Mental concentration, mental toughness and self confidence Mental concentration, mental toughness and self confidence

11. The Core or powerhouse Foundation of every exercise in Pilates and in life The elements of the core include:   Transversus abdominus  Multifidi  Diaphragm  Pelvic floor

12. Breathing Inhale through the nose Exhale through the mouth That is where we start…