BALANCED BODY PILATES COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS VERIFIED 2026 ASSURED SUCCESS

BALANCED BODY PILATES
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS WITH
100% CORRECT ANSWERS VERIFIED
2026 ASSURED SUCCESS
What are the 9 principles of Pilates? - CORRECT ANSWERS-- Breathing

- Balanced Muscle Development

- Centering

- Concentration

- Control

- Precision

- Relaxation

- Rhythm & Flow

- Whole Body Movement



What are the precautions of The Hundred on the Reformer? - CORRECT ANSWERS-•Low back,
hip, & SI joint problems

•Neck and shoulder injuries

•Pregnancy (avoid after 16 weeks)

• Avoid with osteoporosis, active lumbar disc injuries, & sciatica



What is the purpose of the Hundred? - CORRECT ANSWERS-•Teach lumbopelvic stability

•Strengthen abs and hip flexors

•Increase thoracic flexibility

•Learn to connect the arms with the core

,What are the 4 positions of Feet in Straps? - CORRECT ANSWERS-•Leg Lowers

•Scissors

•Circles

•Frogs



What is the purpose of Feet in Straps? - CORRECT ANSWERS-•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



What are the precautions for Feet in Straps? - CORRECT ANSWERS-•Low back and SI problems

•Hip flexor injuries and hip arthritis

•Limited hamstring flexibility

•Pregnancy (elevate torso or avoid after 16 weeks)



What is the purpose of Knee Stretch? - CORRECT ANSWERS-•Strengthens quads, hamstrings,
and glutes

•Strengthens abs

•Increases pelvic and scapular stability



What are the precautions of Knee Stretch? - CORRECT ANSWERS-•Shoulder, arm, and wrist
injuries

•Low back or knee injuries

•Pregnancy ( caution with double knee Stretch after 16 weeks)



What are the springs for standing/side splits? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Y to R

, What is the purpose of standing/side splits? - CORRECT ANSWERS-*Strengthen leg and hip
muscles

•Improve balance and standing postural alignment



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