BASI Pilates Teacher Training Questions and Answers with complete solution

What is the order of exercises in the Fundamental Level of Reformer? - Answer-Foot Work -Parallel Heels -Parallel Toes -V-position toes -Open V-position heels -Open V-position toes -Calf raises -Prances -Single leg heel -Single leg toe (Prehensile) Abdominal Work -Hundred Prep Hip Work SUPINE LEG SERIES -Frog -Circles down -Circles up -Openings Stretches -Hamstring Stretch Group (standing lunge) What is a typical breathing pattern? - Answer-Exhale during concentric contraction, Inhale during eccentric contraction(Foot work) what is parallel heels? - Answer-lying supine in neutral spine position, legs parallel, heels placed on footbar hip width apart Bend and straighten legs What is the muscle focus of parallel heels? - Answer-hamstrings quadriceps What is the objective of parallel heels? - Answer-hip extensor strength knee extensor strength warm up What are some cues for parallel heels? - Answer-neutral pelvis initiate movement from hamstrings keep feet dorsi flexed like standing on the floor What is the key different element in parallel heels vs parallel toes? - Answer-Toes activate plantar flexor strength What is V Position Toes? - Answer-Same as parallel toes but in small V position (45 degree turnout) What are some cues for V Position Toes? - Answer-Initiate movement from hamstrings keep heels squeezed together and still