Balanced Body Written Test Verified Exam Questions and Answers
Latest update 2026/2027
Question:
9 Pilates Principles
Answer:
1. Breathing
Question:
2. Balanced Muscle Development
3. Centering
4. Control
5. Concentration
6. Precision
7. Relaxation
8. Rhythm/Flow
9. Whole Body Movement
5 Pilates Movement Principles
Answer:
1. Breathing
Question:
2. Lower Core Activation
3. Lumbopelvic Stability
4. Neutral Spine
5. Release Work
5 muscles of the core or inner unit
Answer:
1. Diaphragm
Question:
2. Multifidi
3. Pelvic Floor
4. Psoas
5. Transversus abdominus
What country was Joseph Pilates born in?
Answer:
Germany
,Question:
In what year did Joseph Pilates move to the US?
Answer:
Question:
What US city did Joseph Pilates live and teach in?
Answer:
New York City
Question:
Which of the following mat exercises are contraindicated for clients with osteoporosis?
-100
-Rolling like a Ball
-Double straight leg stretch
-Swan
-Side leg series
Single leg kicks
Answer:
-Rolling like a Ball
-Double straight leg stretch
Question:
Name 3 Mat exercises that are safe throughout pregnancy
Answer:
1. Side
leg lifts (abductors, core stability)
Question:
2. Mermaid/Side stretch
3. Cat/cow
What bony landmarks define a neutral pelvis?
Answer:
ASIS and Pubic Bone
-In supine, these are parallel to the ground
-In seated/standing, these are perpendicular to the ground
, Question:
List at least 2 ways to modify Spine Stretch for clients with tight hamstrings
Answer:
1. Slightly bend the knees
Question:
2. Sit up on a towel, small pad, rolled up mat or box
Name 4-6 mat exercises that require caution for clients with low back problems
Answer:
1. Roll Up
Question:
2. Rolling like a Ball
3. Open Leg Rocker
4. Swimming
5. Saw
6. Double leg Stretch
List 5 ways in which breathing facilitates movement
Answer:
1. Inhale
facilitates spinal extension
Question:
2. Exhale facilitates spinal flexion
3. Inhale facilitates spinal rotation
4. Exhale activates your core
5. The breath can increase/decrease muscle tone
Name 3 Pre-Pilates exercises for engaging the core
Answer:
1. Fingertip
Abdominals
Question:
2. Breathing/Pelvic Floor Engagement
3. All Fours Abdominals
Name 6 Pre-Pilates exercises for increasing scapular mobility and stability
Answer:
1. Telescope Arms - Shoulder Mobility
Latest update 2026/2027
Question:
9 Pilates Principles
Answer:
1. Breathing
Question:
2. Balanced Muscle Development
3. Centering
4. Control
5. Concentration
6. Precision
7. Relaxation
8. Rhythm/Flow
9. Whole Body Movement
5 Pilates Movement Principles
Answer:
1. Breathing
Question:
2. Lower Core Activation
3. Lumbopelvic Stability
4. Neutral Spine
5. Release Work
5 muscles of the core or inner unit
Answer:
1. Diaphragm
Question:
2. Multifidi
3. Pelvic Floor
4. Psoas
5. Transversus abdominus
What country was Joseph Pilates born in?
Answer:
Germany
,Question:
In what year did Joseph Pilates move to the US?
Answer:
Question:
What US city did Joseph Pilates live and teach in?
Answer:
New York City
Question:
Which of the following mat exercises are contraindicated for clients with osteoporosis?
-100
-Rolling like a Ball
-Double straight leg stretch
-Swan
-Side leg series
Single leg kicks
Answer:
-Rolling like a Ball
-Double straight leg stretch
Question:
Name 3 Mat exercises that are safe throughout pregnancy
Answer:
1. Side
leg lifts (abductors, core stability)
Question:
2. Mermaid/Side stretch
3. Cat/cow
What bony landmarks define a neutral pelvis?
Answer:
ASIS and Pubic Bone
-In supine, these are parallel to the ground
-In seated/standing, these are perpendicular to the ground
, Question:
List at least 2 ways to modify Spine Stretch for clients with tight hamstrings
Answer:
1. Slightly bend the knees
Question:
2. Sit up on a towel, small pad, rolled up mat or box
Name 4-6 mat exercises that require caution for clients with low back problems
Answer:
1. Roll Up
Question:
2. Rolling like a Ball
3. Open Leg Rocker
4. Swimming
5. Saw
6. Double leg Stretch
List 5 ways in which breathing facilitates movement
Answer:
1. Inhale
facilitates spinal extension
Question:
2. Exhale facilitates spinal flexion
3. Inhale facilitates spinal rotation
4. Exhale activates your core
5. The breath can increase/decrease muscle tone
Name 3 Pre-Pilates exercises for engaging the core
Answer:
1. Fingertip
Abdominals
Question:
2. Breathing/Pelvic Floor Engagement
3. All Fours Abdominals
Name 6 Pre-Pilates exercises for increasing scapular mobility and stability
Answer:
1. Telescope Arms - Shoulder Mobility
