Balanced Body Pilates Comprehensive Test
Complete Questions and Guide Answers
100% Verified Graded A+
1. What are the 9 principles of Pilates?
Answer - Breathing
- Balanced Muscle Development
- Centering
- Concentration
- Control
- Precision
- Relaxation
- Rhythm & Flow
- Whole Body Movement
2. What are the precautions of The Hundred on the Reformer?
Answer •Low back, hip, & SI joint problems
,• Neck and shoulder injuries
• Pregnancy (avoid after 16 weeks)
• Avoid with osteoporosis, active lumbar disc injuries, & sciatica
3. What is the purpose of the Hundred?
Answer •Teach lumbopelvic stability
• Strengthen abs and hip flexors
• Increase thoracic flexibility
• Learn to connect the arms with the core
4. What are the 4 positions of Feet in Straps?
Answer •Leg Lowers
• Scissors
• Circles
• Frogs
5. What is the purpose of Feet in Straps?
Answer •Strengthen abs, hamstrings, adductors, deep hip external rotators, glutes, & hip abductors
• Increase flexibility of the hamstrings, adductors, & hip flexors
• Develop balance in the hip musculature
, 6. What are the precautions for Feet in Straps?
Answer •Low back and SI problems
• Hip flexor injuries and hip arthritis
• Limited hamstring flexibility
• Pregnancy (elevate torso or avoid after 16 weeks)
7. What is the purpose of Knee Stretch?
Answer •Strengthens quads, hamstrings, and glutes
• Strengthens abs
• Increases pelvic and scapular stability
8. What are the precautions of Knee Stretch?
Answer •Shoulder, arm, and wrist injuries
• Low back or knee injuries
• Pregnancy ( caution with double knee Stretch after 16 weeks)
9. What are the springs for standing/side splits?
Answer Y to R
10. What is the purpose of standing/side splits?
Answer *Strengthen leg and hip muscles
• Improve balance and standing postural alignment
Complete Questions and Guide Answers
100% Verified Graded A+
1. What are the 9 principles of Pilates?
Answer - Breathing
- Balanced Muscle Development
- Centering
- Concentration
- Control
- Precision
- Relaxation
- Rhythm & Flow
- Whole Body Movement
2. What are the precautions of The Hundred on the Reformer?
Answer •Low back, hip, & SI joint problems
,• Neck and shoulder injuries
• Pregnancy (avoid after 16 weeks)
• Avoid with osteoporosis, active lumbar disc injuries, & sciatica
3. What is the purpose of the Hundred?
Answer •Teach lumbopelvic stability
• Strengthen abs and hip flexors
• Increase thoracic flexibility
• Learn to connect the arms with the core
4. What are the 4 positions of Feet in Straps?
Answer •Leg Lowers
• Scissors
• Circles
• Frogs
5. What is the purpose of Feet in Straps?
Answer •Strengthen abs, hamstrings, adductors, deep hip external rotators, glutes, & hip abductors
• Increase flexibility of the hamstrings, adductors, & hip flexors
• Develop balance in the hip musculature
, 6. What are the precautions for Feet in Straps?
Answer •Low back and SI problems
• Hip flexor injuries and hip arthritis
• Limited hamstring flexibility
• Pregnancy (elevate torso or avoid after 16 weeks)
7. What is the purpose of Knee Stretch?
Answer •Strengthens quads, hamstrings, and glutes
• Strengthens abs
• Increases pelvic and scapular stability
8. What are the precautions of Knee Stretch?
Answer •Shoulder, arm, and wrist injuries
• Low back or knee injuries
• Pregnancy ( caution with double knee Stretch after 16 weeks)
9. What are the springs for standing/side splits?
Answer Y to R
10. What is the purpose of standing/side splits?
Answer *Strengthen leg and hip muscles
• Improve balance and standing postural alignment
