Balanced Body Mat Test Out
Exam Questions and Answers
100% PASS
9 Pilates Principles—ANSWER-Breathing, Concentration, Control,
Centering, Precision, Balanced Muscle Development, Rhythm Flow, Whole
Body Movement, Relaxation
5 Pilates Movement Principles—ANSWER-Whole Body Movement
Trunk Integration
Lower Body Training
Upper Body Training
Mobility and Restoration
Name the 4 muscles of the core or inner unit—ANSWER-1. Transversus
Abdominus 2. Pelvic Floor 3. Mutifidi 4. Diaphragm
What country was Joseph Pilates born in?—ANSWER-Germany around
1883
What year did Joseph Pilates move to the US? What city?—ANSWER-NYC
1926
, What mat exercises are not good for clients with osteoporosis?—ANSWER-
100, roll up, rolling like a ball, double straight leg stretch
What mat exercises are safe for pregnancy?—ANSWER-Spine stretch
forward, spine stretch side, side lying series
How to modify spine stretch for clients with tight hamstrings?—ANSWER-
Knees bent and sit under a rolled mat
What mat exercises require caution with low back problems?—ANSWER-
Spine stretch forward, spine stretch side, saw, open leg rocker
What bony landmarks define the neutral pelvis?—ANSWER-ASIS and pubic
bone
Anterior pelvic tilt—ANSWER-When the ASIS is anterior to the pubic bone
(large arch to lower back)
Posterior pelvic tilt—ANSWER-When the ASIS is posterior to the pubic bone
(large scoop)
On the inhale—ANSWER-Diaphragm contracts and the dome moves down
On the exhale—ANSWER-Diaphragm relaxes and the dome moves up
Multifidi—ANSWER-contributes to spinal stability during trunk extension,
rotation, and side-bending
Transversus Andominis—ANSWER-Deepest layer of the abdominal (acts like
a corset)
Diaphragm—ANSWER-top of the core and organizes the rib cage and spine
in preparation for movement
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Exam Questions and Answers
100% PASS
9 Pilates Principles—ANSWER-Breathing, Concentration, Control,
Centering, Precision, Balanced Muscle Development, Rhythm Flow, Whole
Body Movement, Relaxation
5 Pilates Movement Principles—ANSWER-Whole Body Movement
Trunk Integration
Lower Body Training
Upper Body Training
Mobility and Restoration
Name the 4 muscles of the core or inner unit—ANSWER-1. Transversus
Abdominus 2. Pelvic Floor 3. Mutifidi 4. Diaphragm
What country was Joseph Pilates born in?—ANSWER-Germany around
1883
What year did Joseph Pilates move to the US? What city?—ANSWER-NYC
1926
, What mat exercises are not good for clients with osteoporosis?—ANSWER-
100, roll up, rolling like a ball, double straight leg stretch
What mat exercises are safe for pregnancy?—ANSWER-Spine stretch
forward, spine stretch side, side lying series
How to modify spine stretch for clients with tight hamstrings?—ANSWER-
Knees bent and sit under a rolled mat
What mat exercises require caution with low back problems?—ANSWER-
Spine stretch forward, spine stretch side, saw, open leg rocker
What bony landmarks define the neutral pelvis?—ANSWER-ASIS and pubic
bone
Anterior pelvic tilt—ANSWER-When the ASIS is anterior to the pubic bone
(large arch to lower back)
Posterior pelvic tilt—ANSWER-When the ASIS is posterior to the pubic bone
(large scoop)
On the inhale—ANSWER-Diaphragm contracts and the dome moves down
On the exhale—ANSWER-Diaphragm relaxes and the dome moves up
Multifidi—ANSWER-contributes to spinal stability during trunk extension,
rotation, and side-bending
Transversus Andominis—ANSWER-Deepest layer of the abdominal (acts like
a corset)
Diaphragm—ANSWER-top of the core and organizes the rib cage and spine
in preparation for movement
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law
