INPUT ARTICLE: Article: There are many programs offered through private studios, but not all of them are of good quality. Look for programs that are accredited by institutions, such as the National Commission for Certifying Agencies, the National Exercise Trainers Association, or the American Fitness Professionals and Associates. Where you obtain your Pilates fitness instructor certification will influence your future job search outcome after training. If you're looking to work at a competitive studio, make sure your certification is one they'll accept. Ask other Pilates instructors about their training and for their recommendations. Pilates certification is a big time commitment so choose a certification that works for your life. Many programs offer intensive courses over the summer if you've got free time. You can also look into online training programs that allow you to complete the certification on your own time. Pilates certification courses can range from a couple hundred dollars to thousands of dollars. Decide what you're willing to spend to become the type of Pilates instructor you're most interested in, and then let that be a deciding factor when choosing programs. After you've scoped out a few programs, contact them to see if you can set up an informational meeting to find out more about their process. This allows you to determine whether you'll feel at home in their studio. This gives you a chance to see their studio in person and see what sorts of equipment they use. Ask to observe one of their instructor's classes. This provides you with an opportunity to see if you like their instruction style since there's so little consistency in Pilates techniques. Understand any prerequisites that must be accomplished, and consider the total cost of training before you make a commitment. Many pilates certifications, for example, require an anatomy foundation class.

SUMMARY: Choose a reputable fitness organization for certification. Look for a program that fits your schedule. Decide on your budget. Set up informational interviews with potential certification programs. Complete any necessary prerequisites.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Sheep naturally eat pasture plants such as grass and clover. If the pasture is large enough and stays in bloom all year, you do not need to provide supplemental food for the sheep. The amount of hay needed will depend on the quality of the hay, use of pasture, condition of sheep (pregnant ewes, or with lambs) and amount of grain being feed. A reasonable estimate for feeding strictly hay is about 3.5 percent body weight per day. Hay is basically cut, dried, and baled forage. It tends to be a grass or legume (like alfalfa or clover). The later the cutting the better the feed quality of the hay, typically. Alfalfa and clover hays tend to be more nutritious and preferred by most animals. They are more expensive, though, and aren't imperative for sheep. Keep in mind that some clovers may contain a substance similar to estrogen which can work as birth-control in sheep, so avoid that if you're trying to breed your ewes. Grain isn't actually that great for sheep, except in a few specific cases, because these mixes tend to contain too much copper for a sheep's diet. If you do need to supplement your sheep's diet with grain try to get a mix that is specially formulated for sheep. Eating too much grain can also cause your sheep to bloat, and potentially die. So really avoid over-feeding grain. A basic mix with corn/soy/oats, or specially formulated sheep/goat chow from your local feed mill should work if they need a little extra supplement. Ones that may need some grain added to their diet typically are young, lactating, or elderly sheep. Goat or cow mixes are better than horse mixes if you can't find one that is formulated specially for sheep. Again, sheep are sensitive to copper, so avoid all-purpose mixes. Hay should be dry before being stored, kept out the rain, and off the ground. If hay gets damp it can be dried again and used for bedding; though care needs to be taken to prevent sheep from eating molded hay. Grain should be stored in metal containers with lids to prevent damage from rodents. Sheep need the minerals that come with salt. Make sure that you're getting minerals that are specially made for goats, because while they need copper too much copper can make them ill or kill them. Salt blocks can be good, but they also don't last all that long and might not get enough minerals just from licking it. Loose mineral salt tends to be less expensive than salt blocks and you can place it in a feeder in the shelter. Sheep need access to fresh, clean water. Sheep will consume a couple gallons of water each day, and more when it is hot and it needs to be clean (free of algae and so on). You can use an automatic waterer if you don't want to have to carry a bunch of buckets every day. The tub automatically fills when the animals drink. All you have to do is scrub it clean once a week.

SUMMARY: Have pasture or hay make up most of their diet. Avoid over-feeding your sheep grain. Store food. Make sure your sheep have access to salt. Provide them with fresh, clean water.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you'd prefer not to work with an improvised siphon, specialized siphon pumps are commercially available for as little as $10-$15. These pumps come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes - some are automatic, while others are hand-powered. However, the vast majority function similarly: a pump in the middle of a length of tubing creates suction which pulls liquid from one end of the tubing to the other. These pumps allow you to safely and easily siphon gas without getting your hands dirty or risking exposure to gas fumes. As such, they're ideal choices for cautious-minded individuals. Like the other methods described in this article, suction only provides the initial force necessary to start the siphon. After gas begins flowing, gravity does the rest of the work. Because of this, it's crucial for the receptacles to be below the level of gas in the tank. Note: siphon pumps have one designated end that liquid enters and another end from which liquid leaves. Ensure that the correct ends of the tubing are being used. If arranged backwards, the pump will simply push air into the gas tank. Because siphon pumps work in a wide variety of ways, the exact action you'll need to take here may vary. If you have a hand-operated pump, you may need to grab a plunger and push in and out or squeeze an inflatable bulb. If you have a mechanical pump, you may just need to flip a switch. Most hand-operated pumps only require a few pumps to get liquid flowing - after this, gas should flow freely. Automatic pumps may or may not need to be left on throughout the pumping process. Consult any instructions provided with your siphon pump for more information. Raising the end of the tubing to a level higher than that of the gas in the tank cause the flow of gas to reverse, so any residual gas in the pump should drain back into the engine. If using an automatic pump, you may need to turn it off at this point. When the tubing is free of excess gas, you may safely remove it from the gas tank. You are finished. Close the gas tank and seal the gas can, then safely disassemble and store your siphon pump. Some siphon pumps need to be cleaned after use. Consult any provided instructions for more information - often, all that's necessary is to pump a mixture of soap and water through the device and let it air dry.

SUMMARY: Buy or obtain a siphon pump. Place a gas can on the ground beneath the tank and run the tubing from the tank to the can. Pump when ready. When you near your desired stopping point, raise the end of the tubing (or the container itself) to stop the flow. Remove the siphon pump from the tank.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Clean the fine particle filter and water inlet filters. Make sure none of the valves or hoses have blockages. You should also inspect the selector switch, timer motor and heating element for the correct continuity. Test the bimetal terminal assembly last.

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Check for proper water level, pressure and temperature. Ensure the detergent dispenser, spray arms and different valves are working correctly. Verify that the inlet and drain valves have the proper continuity and resistance.