Balanced Body - MAT 1 Verified Exam Questions and Answers Latest update 2026/2027

Balanced Body - MAT 1 Verified Exam Questions and Answers Latest
update 2026/2027

Question:
9 Pilates Principles

Answer:
Breathing Concentration Control Centering Precision Balance Muscle Development (BMD)
Rhythm/Flow Whole Body Movement (WBM) Relaxation

Question:
5 Pilates Movement Principles

Answer:
Breathing Lower Core Activation Neutral Pelvis Abdominal Strength Lumbopelvic Stability

Question:
4 muscles of the Core/Inner Unit

Answer:
Pelvic Floor Transverse Abdominus Multifidi Diaphragm

Question:
What Country was Joseph Pilates born In?

Answer:
Germany/1883

Question:
What year did Joseph Pilates move to the US?

Answer:



Question:
What US city did Joseph Pilates live and teach in?

Answer:
New York

, Question:
Mat exercises that contradict clients with osteoporosis

Answer:
100, Rollup, Rolling like a ball, Double straight leg stretch

Question:
3 Mat exercises that are safe throughout pregnancy

Answer:
Spine Side Stretch, Spine Stretch forward, Side Leg series, Modified Pushup

Question:
What bony landmarks define neutral pelvis?

Answer:
ASIS & Pubic Bone

Question:
2 ways to modify Spine Stretch for clients with tight hamstrings

Answer:
Bend Knees, Sit on foam roller or rolled mat

Question:
4 Mat exercises that require caution for clients with low back problems (round or extend)

Answer:
Swan, Open Leg Rocker, Double Leg Kick, Single Leg Kick

Question:
Spine Stretch (key areas that are working)

Answer:
Stretch, PS, Abs

Question:
Hundred (key areas that are working)

Answer:
Abs, PS, Legs