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9 Pilates Principles 1. Breathing
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 1. Breathing
2. Lower Core Activation
3. Lumbopelvic Stability
4. Neutral Spine
5. Release Work
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5 muscles of the core or inner unit 1. Diaphragm
2. Multifidi
3. Pelvic Floor
4. Psoas
5. Transversus abdominus
What country was Joseph Pilates born in? Germany
In what year did Joseph Pilates move to the US? 1926
What US city did Joseph Pilates live and teach in? New York City
Which of the following mat exercises are contraindicated for clients with osteoporosis?
-100
-Rolling like a Ball
-Double straight leg stretch
-Swan
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-Side leg series
-Single leg kicks -100
-Rolling like a Ball
-Double straight leg stretch
Name 3 Mat exercises that are safe throughout pregnancy 1. Side leg lifts (abductors, core
stability)
2. Mermaid/Side stretch
3. Cat/cow
What bony landmarks define a neutral pelvis? ASIS and Pubic Bone
-In supine, these are parallel to the ground
-In seated/standing, these are perpendicular to the ground
List at least 2 ways to modify Spine Stretch for clients with tight hamstrings 1. Slightly
bend the knees
2. Sit up on a towel, small pad, rolled up mat or box