Balanced Body - MAT 1 Exam
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9 Pilates Principles—ANSWER-Breathing
Concentration
Control
Centering
Precision
Balance Muscle Development (BMD)
Rhythm/Flow
Whole Body Movement (WBM)
Relaxation
5 Pilates Movement Principles—ANSWER-Breathing
Lower Core Activation
Neutral Pelvis
Abdominal Strength
, Lumbopelvic Stability
4 muscles of the Core/Inner Unit—ANSWER-Pelvic Floor
Transverse Abdominus
Multifidi
Diaphragm
What Country was Joseph Pilates born In?—ANSWER-Germany/1883
What year did Joseph Pilates move to the US?—ANSWER-1926
What US city did Joseph Pilates live and teach in?—ANSWER-New York
Mat exercises that contradict clients with osteoporosis—ANSWER-100,
Rollup, Rolling like a ball, Double straight leg stretch
3 Mat exercises that are safe throughout pregnancy—ANSWER-Spine Side
Stretch, Spine Stretch forward, Side Leg series, Modified Pushup
What bony landmarks define neutral pelvis?—ANSWER-ASIS & Pubic Bone
2 ways to modify Spine Stretch for clients with tight hamstrings—ANSWER-
Bend Knees, Sit on foam roller or rolled mat
4 Mat exercises that require caution for clients with low back problems
(round or extend)—ANSWER-Swan, Open Leg Rocker, Double Leg Kick,
Single Leg Kick
Spine Stretch (key areas that are working)—ANSWER-Stretch, PS, Abs
Hundred (key areas that are working)—ANSWER-Abs, PS, Legs
Rollup (key areas that are working)—ANSWER-Abs
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Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
9 Pilates Principles—ANSWER-Breathing
Concentration
Control
Centering
Precision
Balance Muscle Development (BMD)
Rhythm/Flow
Whole Body Movement (WBM)
Relaxation
5 Pilates Movement Principles—ANSWER-Breathing
Lower Core Activation
Neutral Pelvis
Abdominal Strength
, Lumbopelvic Stability
4 muscles of the Core/Inner Unit—ANSWER-Pelvic Floor
Transverse Abdominus
Multifidi
Diaphragm
What Country was Joseph Pilates born In?—ANSWER-Germany/1883
What year did Joseph Pilates move to the US?—ANSWER-1926
What US city did Joseph Pilates live and teach in?—ANSWER-New York
Mat exercises that contradict clients with osteoporosis—ANSWER-100,
Rollup, Rolling like a ball, Double straight leg stretch
3 Mat exercises that are safe throughout pregnancy—ANSWER-Spine Side
Stretch, Spine Stretch forward, Side Leg series, Modified Pushup
What bony landmarks define neutral pelvis?—ANSWER-ASIS & Pubic Bone
2 ways to modify Spine Stretch for clients with tight hamstrings—ANSWER-
Bend Knees, Sit on foam roller or rolled mat
4 Mat exercises that require caution for clients with low back problems
(round or extend)—ANSWER-Swan, Open Leg Rocker, Double Leg Kick,
Single Leg Kick
Spine Stretch (key areas that are working)—ANSWER-Stretch, PS, Abs
Hundred (key areas that are working)—ANSWER-Abs, PS, Legs
Rollup (key areas that are working)—ANSWER-Abs
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protected by copyright law
