Balanced Body Comprehensive
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Pilates Principles—ANSWER-Balanced Muscle Development
Breathing
Centering
Concentration
Control
Precision
Relaxation
Rhythm/Flow
Whole Body Movement
Pilates Movement Principles—ANSWER-Whole Body Movement
Trunk Integration
Lower Body Training
Upper Body Training
,Mobility and Restoration
What are the three levels of observation an instructor can use to analyze a
client's movement?—ANSWER-Global, Integrated Planar, and Local
What planes makes up Integrated Planar movement?—ANSWER-Sagittal-
Flexion/Extension
Frontal- Abduction/Adduction & Lateral flexion
Transverse Plane- Medial & Lateral Rotation and Spinal Rotation
When observing vertical alignment from the side, what key bony landmarks
do you want to line up with the plumb line of gravity?—ANSWER-Tip of
earlobe, top of shoulder, center of rib cage, high point of illiac creast, mid-
point of the lateral side of the knee, slightly in front of the lateral malleolus
of the ankle
What muscle imbalances are usually associated with thoracic kyphosis?—
ANSWER-Thoracic extensors and scapular stabilizers are weak or long,
anterior chest muscles are tight or short
When training clients what key factors are important to consider when
planning our exercise program?—ANSWER-Current fitness level, age, quality
of motor control and learning style
The 80/20 rule in training applies to what philosophy?—ANSWER-When
training, 80% of a session is dedicated to refining skills the client has
already learned and 20% to learn new skills.
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, What are the four elements of Trunk Integration?—ANSWER-Breathing,
inner unit, outer units, spinal mobility
On an inhale, the diaphragm contracts and the dome moves—ANSWER-
Downward, drawing air in
Inhaling generally helps to facilitate what spinal movement—ANSWER-
Extension
(Exhaling -> Flexion)
The inner unit or core includes what muscles?—ANSWER-Diaphragm,
Transverse Abdominis, Pelvic Floor, and Multifidi
What foundational exercises bring awareness to breath in relationship to the
transversus abdominis?
a. Fingertip abdominals
b. All four abdominals
c. None of the above
d. Both a & b—ANSWER-Fingertip abdominals
All four abdominals
In a normal, healthy body, the inner unit of the core fires
a. Reflexively in reaction to postural changes and load being placed on the
spine
b. Consciously when needed for support
c. To propel the body forward
Test Out Exam Questions and
Answers 100% PASS
Pilates Principles—ANSWER-Balanced Muscle Development
Breathing
Centering
Concentration
Control
Precision
Relaxation
Rhythm/Flow
Whole Body Movement
Pilates Movement Principles—ANSWER-Whole Body Movement
Trunk Integration
Lower Body Training
Upper Body Training
,Mobility and Restoration
What are the three levels of observation an instructor can use to analyze a
client's movement?—ANSWER-Global, Integrated Planar, and Local
What planes makes up Integrated Planar movement?—ANSWER-Sagittal-
Flexion/Extension
Frontal- Abduction/Adduction & Lateral flexion
Transverse Plane- Medial & Lateral Rotation and Spinal Rotation
When observing vertical alignment from the side, what key bony landmarks
do you want to line up with the plumb line of gravity?—ANSWER-Tip of
earlobe, top of shoulder, center of rib cage, high point of illiac creast, mid-
point of the lateral side of the knee, slightly in front of the lateral malleolus
of the ankle
What muscle imbalances are usually associated with thoracic kyphosis?—
ANSWER-Thoracic extensors and scapular stabilizers are weak or long,
anterior chest muscles are tight or short
When training clients what key factors are important to consider when
planning our exercise program?—ANSWER-Current fitness level, age, quality
of motor control and learning style
The 80/20 rule in training applies to what philosophy?—ANSWER-When
training, 80% of a session is dedicated to refining skills the client has
already learned and 20% to learn new skills.
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law
, What are the four elements of Trunk Integration?—ANSWER-Breathing,
inner unit, outer units, spinal mobility
On an inhale, the diaphragm contracts and the dome moves—ANSWER-
Downward, drawing air in
Inhaling generally helps to facilitate what spinal movement—ANSWER-
Extension
(Exhaling -> Flexion)
The inner unit or core includes what muscles?—ANSWER-Diaphragm,
Transverse Abdominis, Pelvic Floor, and Multifidi
What foundational exercises bring awareness to breath in relationship to the
transversus abdominis?
a. Fingertip abdominals
b. All four abdominals
c. None of the above
d. Both a & b—ANSWER-Fingertip abdominals
All four abdominals
In a normal, healthy body, the inner unit of the core fires
a. Reflexively in reaction to postural changes and load being placed on the
spine
b. Consciously when needed for support
c. To propel the body forward
