Peak Pilates History Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+

December 9, 1883 - ANSWER-When was Joseph Pilates born? 1914 - ANSWER-What year? •Joseph was a performer and boxer •During outbreak of WW I he was placed under forced internment in Lancaster England •Taught fellow camp members 20 years of self study and apprenticeship -Yoga, Zen,ancient Greek and Roman physical regimens •Later termed Contrology Return to Life Through Contrology - ANSWER-Only historical document that indicates the order and sequence of mat exercises Stretch, strengthen & balance the body - ANSWER-Pilates is designed to _____,_____ & ______ Pilates Benefits - ANSWER-1) Increased lung capacity 2) Improved circulation 3) Strength 4) Flexibility (abs & back) 5) Coordination (muscular and mental ) -also; posture, balance, core strength, bone density and joint health -positive body awareness Circulation is the key to health & pilates stimulates white blood cell development - ANSWER-Pilates believed that the reason the interns didn't get sick with influenza is because _____ & ______. 2nd Camp - ANSWER-•Wherewas Joseph Pilates when: •Internees struck with war time disease and physical injury •Pilates devised equipment to create spring resistance &